What is Cellugel?
Is a common name for hydroxypropylmethylcellulose. Cellugel is an eye lubricant used to treat dry, irritated, and burning eyes. Cellugel can also be used to maintain the shape of an eye and protect its tissues from damage during surgery. Cellugel can also be used to protect your cornea (the front protective layer of the eye) and determine if fluid is draining properly from the eye. Cellugel can be used in other ways not mentioned in this guide.
Side effects of Cellugel
If you experience symptoms indicative of an allergic reaction, such as hives, difficulty breathing and swelling of lips, face, tongue or throat - seek medical assistance immediately!
Cellugel may cause serious side effects. If you experience:
- Itching or discomfort.
- Vision change
- Eyelids that are puffy or droopy
- A lump or swelling on your eyelid
Cellugel can cause the following side effects:
- Dry eyes
There may be other side effects. Call your physician if experiencing side effects; contact the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 if reporting these.
Warnings
Please read all the instructions on the label or package of your medication.Notify your healthcare provider of all medical conditions, allergies and medicines you are currently taking.
Before you take this drug
Tell your doctor if glaucoma has ever affected you. Inform your doctor immediately if you become pregnant or nursing. Cellugel should not be given to children without consulting a doctor.
How to take Cellugel?
Read and comply with all instructions or guides accompanying your medication. Follow the directions on the label. Before using eye medications, wash your hands. Applying eye drops is as simple as tilting your head back and pulling down your lower lid to create a pocket. Squeeze some drops into the pocket created by holding a dropper over one eye, close your eyes for several minutes, and enjoy. Only use the prescribed number of drops.
Avoid touching or placing directly onto your eye the tip of any dropper; contamination from an improperly functioning dropper could potentially result in serious vision damage. If the medication appears cloudy or has changed colour, do not use it. If your symptoms don't improve within 72 hours or worsen, call your doctor.
Keep this medication at room temperature. Store at room temperature. When not in use, keep the bottle tightly sealed. Cellugel can be administered by a health care professional during an eye examination or during eye surgery.
What happens if I miss the dose?
Cellugel can be used as needed, and there is no set schedule. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip any missed dose. Never take two doses in one go.
What happens if I overdose?
Call the Poison Help Line at 1-800-222-1222 or seek emergency medical care, particularly if someone has accidentally swallowed a medication.
What should be avoided?
Cellugel should not be used while wearing soft lenses. Cellugel contains a preservative that could stain lenses permanently. Use the medication at least 15 minutes prior to inserting your contacts.
Interaction with other drug
Other drugs that you take are unlikely to affect the medicine used on your eyes. Many drugs interact with each other. Inform your healthcare provider about the medicines you take, including vitamins and herbal remedies.
