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SICCAFLUID 2.5 mg/g OPHTHALMIC GEL

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How to use SICCAFLUID 2.5 mg/g OPHTHALMIC GEL

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Introduction

Package Leaflet: Information for the User

SICCAFLUID 2.5 mg/g OPHTHALMIC GEL

Carbomer 974 P

Read this package leaflet carefully because it contains important information for you.

This medicine can be obtained without a prescription. Nevertheless, to obtain the best results, it should be used properly.

  • Keep this package leaflet, as you may need to read it again.
  • If you need advice or more information, consult your pharmacist.
  • If the symptoms worsen or persist, you should consult a doctor.
  • If you consider that any of the adverse effects you are suffering from is serious or if you notice any adverse effect not mentioned in this package leaflet, inform your doctor or pharmacist.

Contents of the Package Leaflet

  1. What is Siccafluid and what is it used for
  2. Before using Siccafluid
  3. How to use Siccafluid
  4. Possible side effects
  5. Storage of Siccafluid
  6. Additional information

1. What is SICCAFLUID and what is it used for

Siccafluid is a tear substitute and contains a lubricant called Carbomer 974P.

It is an ophthalmic gel used for the relief of symptoms of dry eyes(such as inflammation, burning, irritation, or dryness) caused when the eyes do not produce enough tears.

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2. Before using SICCAFLUID

Do not use Siccafluid

•If you are allergic (hypersensitive) to carbomer or any of the other components of Siccafluid listed in section 6, "What contains Siccafluid".

Be careful with Siccafluid

If you use soft contact lenses:you should remove them before using Siccafluid. After using Siccafluid, wait at least 30 minutes before putting them back on. See also section 2, "Siccafluid contains benzalkonium chloride".

If your condition worsens or does not improveafter starting treatment with Siccafluid, contact your doctor.

•DO NOT INJECT, DO NOT INGEST.

Children and adolescents up to 18 years of age

The safety and efficacy of SICCAFLUID in children and adolescents at the recommended posology for adults have been established based on clinical experience, but no clinical studies are available.

Use of other medications

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are using or have recently used other medications, including those purchased without a prescription.

If you need to use any other ophthalmic medication during treatment with Siccafluid: first use the other ophthalmic medication and wait 15 minutes before using Siccafluid.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Consult your doctor or pharmacist before using any medication.

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, contact your doctor to consult before starting the use of Siccafluid.

He or she will decide if you can use Siccafluid.

Driving and using machines

Your vision may become blurry for a short time after using Siccafluid.

You should not drive or use machinery until your vision returns to normal.

Siccafluid contains benzalkonium chloride

This medication contains 0.0015 mg of benzalkonium chloride in each drop, equivalent to 0.06 mg/g.

Benzalkonium chloride can be absorbed by soft contact lenses and may alter the color of the contact lenses. Remove the contact lenses before using this medication and wait 30 minutes before putting them back on.

Benzalkonium chloride can cause eye irritation, especially if you have dry eye or other corneal diseases (transparent layer of the front of the eye). Consult your doctor if you feel a strange sensation, itching, or pain in the eye after using this medication.

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3. How to use SICCAFLUID

If you have been recommended Siccafluid for use, follow exactly the administration instructions indicated by your doctor. Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have any doubts.

The usual doseis 1 drop administered in the affected eye or eyes up to 4 times a day.

Children and adolescents up to 18 years of age

The safety and efficacy of SICCAFLUID in children and adolescents at the recommended posology for adults have been established based on clinical experience, but no clinical studies are available.

How to use:

Do not usethe bottle if the seal ring of the cap is brokenbefore the first opening.

Wash your hands before opening the bottle. Tilt your head back and look up.

Eye showing application of drops, first eye open, then dropper approaching and finally drop deposited

  1. Gently pull down the lower eyelid of the affected eye until a small "pocket" is formed.
  2. Turn the bottle upside down. Press until a drop falls into the "pocket".
  3. Release the lower eyelid and blink several times.
  4. Repeat steps 1 to 3 in the other eye if it also needs to be treated.

To help prevent infection, do not touch the eye, the surrounding areas, or any other area with the

dropper of the bottle.

Replace the cap on the bottle after use.

Storethe bottle in a vertical position, with the cap facing down, in order to facilitate the formation of drops for the next time you use Siccafluid.

Once opened, do not use for more than 28 days; also see section 5, "Storage of Siccafluid".

If you use more SICCAFLUID than you should

Using more drops of Siccafluid than you should does not cause any harm.

In case of overdose or accidental ingestion, consult your doctor or pharmacist immediately or call the Toxicology Information Service, phone: 91 562 04 20.

If you forget to use SICCAFLUID

Do not use a double dose to make up for the forgotten dose. Apply the next dose according to the frequency you have established.

If you have any other doubts about the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

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4. Possible side effects

Like all medications, Siccafluid can cause side effects, although not all people suffer from them.

Contactyour doctor if:

•The symptoms worsen or do not improve after starting treatment with Siccafluid.

If you experience any of the following side effects after applying the ophthalmic gel to the eye, talk to your doctor if it concerns you:

•Transient blurred vision

•Mild itching or burning sensation in the eye.

The mentioned side effects may occur, but the number of people likely to be affected may vary.

Reporting of side effects

If you experience any type of side effect, consult your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse, even if it is a possible side effect not listed in this package leaflet. You can also report them directly through the Spanish Medicines Monitoring System: https://notificaram.es. By reporting side effects, you can contribute to providing more information on the safety of this medication.

5. Storage of SICCAFLUID

Keep out of the reach and sight of children.

Do not use Siccafluid 2.5 mg/g ophthalmic gel after the expiration date stated on the label of the bottle and on the carton after EXP. The expiration date is the last day of the month indicated.

Do not store above 25°C. Keep the bottle in the outer packaging to protect it from light.

Storethe bottle in a vertical position, with the cap facing down, in order to facilitate the formation of drops for the next time you use Siccafluid.

Discard the bottle 28 days after the first opening, even if there are still some drops left in it.

Medicines should not be disposed of through wastewater or household waste. Deposit the packaging and unused medicines at the SIGRE collection point in the pharmacy. If in doubt, ask your pharmacist how to dispose of the packaging and unused medicines. This will help protect the environment.

6. Additional information

Composition of Siccafluid

  • The active ingredient is Carbomer 974 P 2.5 mg/g.
  • The other ingredients are benzalkonium chloride, sorbitol, lysine monohydrate, sodium acetate trihydrate, polyvinyl alcohol, and water for injectable preparations.

Appearance of the product and packaging content

Siccafluid is a slightly yellowish opalescent gel packaged in plastic bottles with a screw cap.

Each bottle contains 10 g of gel.

Each carton contains one bottle.

Marketing authorization holder

LABORATORIOS THEA S.A.

C/ Enric Granados, nº 86-88, 2ª planta, 08008 Barcelona

Manufacturer

URSAPHARM, ARZNEIMITTEL GMBH

Industriestrasse

66129 Saarbrücken, Germany

or

FARMILA-THEA Farmaceutici S.p.A.

Via Enrico Fermi, 50

20019 Settimo Milanese

Italy

This package leaflet was approved in March 2025

Detailed and updated information on this medication is available on the website of the Spanish Agency for Medicines and Health Products (AEMPS) http://www.aemps.es/

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is a prescription required for SICCAFLUID 2.5 mg/g OPHTHALMIC GEL?
SICCAFLUID 2.5 mg/g OPHTHALMIC GEL does not require a prescription in Spain. You can check with a doctor online whether this medicine may be appropriate for your situation.
What is the active substance in SICCAFLUID 2.5 mg/g OPHTHALMIC GEL?
The active ingredient in SICCAFLUID 2.5 mg/g OPHTHALMIC GEL is artificial tears and other indifferent preparations. This information helps identify medicines with the same composition but different brand names.
How much does SICCAFLUID 2.5 mg/g OPHTHALMIC GEL cost in pharmacies?
The average pharmacy price for SICCAFLUID 2.5 mg/g OPHTHALMIC GEL is around 4.06 EUR. Prices may vary depending on the manufacturer and dosage form.
Who manufactures SICCAFLUID 2.5 mg/g OPHTHALMIC GEL?
SICCAFLUID 2.5 mg/g OPHTHALMIC GEL is manufactured by Laboratorios Thea S.A.. Pharmacy brands and packaging may differ depending on the distributor.
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What are the alternatives to SICCAFLUID 2.5 mg/g OPHTHALMIC GEL?
Other medicines with the same active substance (artificial tears and other indifferent preparations) include ACUOLENS 3 mg/ml + 5.5 mg/ml EYE DROPS IN SINGLE-DOSE CONTAINERS, ARTIFIC 3.20 mg/ml EYE DROPS IN SOLUTION IN SINGLE-DOSE CONTAINERS, ARTIFIC 3.20 mg/ml EYE DROPS SOLUTION. These may have different brand names or formulations but contain the same therapeutic ingredient. Always consult a doctor before switching or starting a new medicine.
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