Conjunctivitis is highly contagious, so avoid touching the eye unless necessary. Always make sure to wash your hands thoroughly after contact with the eyes.
Directions:
Apply the ointment every 3 hours during the waking day, up to 3 or 4 times
Sit or lay down comfortably
With clean hands pull down your lower eyelid
Hold the tube with the nozzle close to your eye but do not allow the nozzle to come into contact with your eye
Gently squeeze 1cm of ointment into the pocket created when pulling down your eyelid
Close your eye for 30 seconds
After opening your eye blink for a few seconds to spread the ointment
Clean off any excess ointment with a tissue
Make sure to wash your hands thoroughly after applying
This product can sometimes blur the vision slightly so always make sure this doesn't happen before driving or any other activity that requires full vision.
Common side effects include:
Stinging or burning in the eye
Mild irritation, burning, or itching
If side effects occur please stop use and contact your optician or pharmacist/GP for advice.
