BAUSCH & LOMB Multi-Purpose Solution

INDICATIONS CONTRA-INDICATIONS DOSAGE SIDE-EFFECTS PREGNANCY OVERDOSE IDENTIFICATION PATIENT INFORMATION

BAUSCH & LOMB Multi-Purpose Solution

SCHEDULING STATUS:
Not scheduled.

PROPRIETARY NAME
(and dosage form):

BAUSCH & LOMB Multi-Purpose Solution

COMPOSITION:
each mL contains:

	Polyaminopropyl Biguanide (DYMED)	0,0005 mg
	Sodium Borate	1,20 mg
	Boric Acid	6,40 mg
	Disodium Edetate	0,11% m/v (preservative)
	Sodium Chloride	4,90 mg
	Poloxamine 1107	10,00 mg
	Purified Water	q.s to 1,00 mL

PHARMACOLOGICAL CLASSIFICATION:
A 34 (Other) Contact Lens Solution.

PHARMACOLOGICAL ACTION:
BAUSCH & LOMB Multi-Purpose Solution cleans and disinfects soft contact lenses.

INDICATIONS:
Use BAUSCH & LOMB Multi-Purpose Solution in a cold disinfection regimen for all soft contact lenses.

CONTRA-INDICATIONS:
BAUSCH & LOMB Multi-Purpose Solution is not intended for direct instillation into the eye, nor for ingestion.

WARNINGS:

•	Lens care procedures as recommended by your eye care practitioner must be followed. Failure to follow these procedures may result in the development of serious eye infections.
•	Do not use BAUSCH & LOMB Multi-Purpose Solution with any heat disinfection method.

DOSAGE AND DIRECTIONS FOR USE:

	Step 1: Cleaning Fill the lens storage case with fresh BAUSCH & LOMB Multi-Purpose Solution. Remove the right lens from the eye. Place the lens in the palm of your hand and apply a few drops of BAUSCH & LOMB Multi-Purpose Solution to the lens Rub the lens gently in a linear motion using your forefinger. Rinse the lens completely free from debris with fresh BAUSCH & LOMB Multi-Purpose Solution. Repeat for left lens.
	Step 2: Disinfecting Place the lenses in their appropriate compartment of the lens storage case, ensuring that they are completely immersed in the solution. Secure the caps, and allow to soak for a minimum of four hours, or overnight.
	Step 3: Rinsing Remove lenses from the storage case and rinse thoroughly with fresh BAUSCH & LOMB Multi-Purpose Solution. Place lenses on the eyes.

SIDE EFFECTS AND SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS:

•	Always wash hands thoroughly before handling your lenses.
•	Never re-use BAUSCH & LOMB Multi-Purpose Solution.
•	Do not touch bottle tip to any surface, since this may contaminate the solution.
•	Replace cap of bottle securely when not in use to prevent contamination or evaporation of the solution.
•	If eye irritation occurs, persists or increases, discontinue use and consult an eye care practitioner.
•	Lenses must be thoroughly cleaned, soaked and rinsed each time they are removed to achieve disinfection.
•	Use before the expiry date indicated on the container and the carton.
•	Stinging, burning, itching, excessive watering, unusual secretions and redness of the eye. If any of the above problems occur, remove and examine the lenses. If the problem stops, and the lenses appear to be undamaged, thoroughly clean and rinse and disinfect the lenses and reinsert them. If the problem continues, or the lens appears to be damaged, immediately consult an eye care practitioner.
•	No finality has been reached on the long-term safety of soft contact lens preparations.

IDENTIFICATION:
Clear, colourless to pale yellow solution.

PRESENTATION:
BAUSCH & LOMB Multi-Purpose Solution is supplied in 120 mL, 240 mL and 355 mL plastic bottles. The bottles and cartons are marked with the lot number and expiry date.

STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS:
Store below 25°C.
Protect from light.
Keep out of reach of children.
Not to be taken internally.

REGISTRATION NUMBER
X/34/239

APPLICANT
SOFLENS (Pty) Ltd
6th Floor, Conlyn House
156 President Street
JOHANNESBURG
2001

DATE OF PUBLICATION OF THIS PACKAGE INSERT
31 AUGUST 1990

BAUSCH & LOMB and DYMED are trademarks of Bausch & Lomb Incorporated.

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