Optive Plus™ 10ml
OPTIVE PLUS™ has a unique triple-action formula that provides long-lasting comfort.
OPTIVE PLUS™ lubricates the surface of the eye and moisturises ocular surface cells by restoring osmotic balance and protects your natural tears with a lipid enhancement. It is categorized as a second-line, medium-viscosity eye drop.
OPTIVE PLUS™ is used for the treatment of lipid-deficient dry eye. The triple-action formulation provides symptomatic relief by preventing tear evaporation.
Innovative technology
OPTIVE PLUS™ UD features a unique triple-action formulation that provides symptomatic relief by preventing tear evaporation and restoring osmotic balance in lipid-deficient dry eye.
This supports improved comfort with reduced blur.
Helps maintain hydration of the ocular surface.
Supports restoration of the tear film integrity.
Provides ongoing protection of the ocular surface.
Offers osmoprotection for epithelial cells.
OPTIVE PLUS™ UD combines a lipid, CMC, and osmoprotectants that work together to support these benefits.
Lipid based tears:
Helps soothe dry eye symptoms.
Replaces the deficient lipid layer.
Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC) Based Tears:
Provides lasting comfort and lubrication.
Supports a long retention time on the ocular surface.
Osmoprotection Based Tears:
Provides surface hydration.
Protects against hyperosmotic stress.
Helps restore osmotic balance.
Instillation
Place one or two drops of OPTIVE PLUS™ in the affected eye(s) as needed.
Step 1
Tilt your head back, look upwards, and gently pull down your lower eyelid to create a small gap.
Step 2
Twist off the end of the vial, hold it upside down, and allow each drop to fall into the eye.
Avoid touching the surface of the eyeball or the eyelids with the applicator tip.
Use one or two drops per eye as needed.
Step 3
Close the eye for two or three seconds to help spread OPTIVE PLUS™ UD evenly over the surface of the eye.
Ingredients
OPTIVE PLUS™ is supplied in plastic bottles containing 10ml.
Each ml contains:
Sodium carboxymethylcellulose 0,5 %
Glycerine 1,0 %
Castor oil 0,25 %
Polysorbate 80 0,5 %
PURITE® 0,01%
Precautions
- - Do not use if allergic to any of the ingredients
- - Do not swallow solution
- - To avoid contamination or possible eye injury, do not touch bottle tip on any surface, and avoid direct contact with the eye
- - Close the bottle tightly immediately after use
- - Discard any remaining solution 3 months after opening
- - Do not use after expiry date marked on the product
- - Keep out of the reach of children
- - Store at room temperature
- - Do not use the bottle if the tamper-proof seal on the bottle neck is broken before first use
- - Do not use if solution changes colour
- - Allow 5 minutes between the administrations of ophthalmic product
Add-on treatment
Higher-viscosity OPTIVE® GEL DROPS are an effective add-on treatment to OPTIVE PLUS™ , providing long-lasting relief both during the day and at night.
OPTIVE PLUS™ Eye Drops and OPTIVE PLUS™ Unit Dose Eye Drops: Contains carboxymethylcellulose sodium 5 mg/ml, glycerine 10 mg/ml, castor oil 2,5 mg/ml, and polysorbate 80 5 mg/ml.
OPTIVE® Gel Drops: Contains carboxymethylcellulose sodium 10 mg/ml and glycerine 9 mg/ml.
For full prescribing information, refer to the Instructions for Use.
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Telephone: +27 (0) 11 545 6600, Facsimile: +27 (0) 11 315 6008
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Clinical References
1. Jones L et al. Ocul Surf 2017, 15: 575-628
2. Allergan OPTIVE PLUS™ Labelling, 2017.