7.5ML (approx 225 drops)
RRP £17.49
Introduction
HYCOSAN INTENSE is an eye drop for the intensive therapeutic lubrication in dry, itchy and burning eyes.
HYCOSAN INTENSE can offer more intensive therapeutic lubrication of dry eyes and stabilisation of the tear film. Relieves inflammatory symptoms such as itching and burning.
HYCOSAN INTENSE contains 0.2% High Molecular Weight Hyaluronic Acid (Sodium Hyaluronate) for hydration of the ocular surface as well as 2% Ectoin. HYCOSAN INTENSE® contains a higher concentration of Hyaluronic Acid which makes it more viscous and in so doing the eye is provided with an intensive, soothing and long-lasting moisturising film. Persistent or more severe symptoms are relieved, and the eye is protected against further irritation. The interaction of hyaluronic acid and Ectoin provides intensive long-lasting lubrication of the ocular surface and protects against evaporation of tears.
HYCOSAN INTENSE is a sterile solution that is preservative free and phosphate free.
Composition
1 ml of HYCOSAN INTENSE contains 0.2% sodium hyaluronate, 2% ectoin, boric acid, borax (acts as a buffer to maintain pH levels) and water for injections.
Recommended For
- Severe and persistent dry eye
- Evaporative dry eye
- Aqueous deficient dry eye
- Hyperosmolarity
- Chronic dry eyes with inflammatory symptoms
- Protection of eyes against further irritation
- Intensive and long-lasting moisturisation
- Stabilisation of the tear film
- Patients that need more intensive relief
Suitable For
- Ages 6+ (if <12 years can use up to 10 drops/day)
- Pregnant and lactating women (can use up to 10 drops/day)
- Post-Surgery
- Concomitant use with other eye drops (but not suitable for use with ointments)
- Patients that need a product that is preservative, alcohol and phosphate free
- Patients who have struggled to use other types of bottles e.g. squeezy bottle
- Long term use
- HYCOSAN INTENSE®should not be used whilst wearing contact lenses due to its high viscosity. Usually, after application of Hycosan Intense®, the viscosity is reduced after about 1 to 2 hours after which it shouldn’t be a significant problem to insert contact lenses. However, we don’t have controlled clinical data on this and it depends on the individual situation of each patient.
How it works
HYCOSAN® INTENSE contains high molecular weight hyaluronic acid and ectoin. HYCOSAN® INTENSE is advantageous because of the dual mode of action of hyaluronic acid and Ectoin.
High molecular weight hyaluronic acid contributes to a higher viscosity for longer residence time on the eye, meaning longer symptom relief for patients.
- Hyaluronic Acid is a natural substance found in many organs of the human body
- Due to its chemical structure, it binds and retains many times its own weight in water
- Its unique property is that it forms a regular, stable and long lasting, lubricating and moisturising film on the eye surface that is not easily rinsed off
- This so-called bio adhesive property ensures that the cornea and conjunctiva are protected and together with the physiologic tears the eye lid moves easily over the surface of the eye
Ectoin is a natural substance gained from microorganisms that live in an extreme environment (e. g. salt lakes)
- Ectoin increases the binding of water to the cells of the ocular surface to form a physiologic barrier on the conjunctiva
- Simultaneously, Ectoin stabilizes the lipid layer of the tear film that protects against excessive evaporation of tears
Please click here for more information on the benefits of high molecular weight hyaluronic acid in ophthalmology.
Usage Instructions
- Apply 3 times daily in each eye. If needed it can be applied more frequently
- Leave 30 mins between application and use of other eye drops. Apply HYCOSAN INTENSE last
- Do not use concomitantly with eye ointments
- Do not use when wearing contact lenses
- May be used up to 6 months after opening