Intrasite 15 g Gel

Intrasite 15 g Gel is a carboxymethylcellulose eye gel used to relieve dry eye symptoms and help lubricate and protect the surface of the eye. Each tube of Intrasite 15 g Gel contains 15 g of gel, and the gel form is designed to stay on the eye longer than a thinner drop. Carboxymethylcellulose is an eye lubricant, also called an artificial tear, that can help with irritation, burning, grittiness, and discomfort caused by dryness. Smith And Nephew Medical makes this product as a gel for people who need longer-lasting eye moisture support.

How it works: Carboxymethylcellulose works by coating the eye with a lubricating layer that helps hold moisture on the surface. In gel form, Intrasite 15 g Gel stays in place longer, so it can reduce dryness and friction for a longer period.

Intrasite 15 g Gel is the gel presentation, so it is usually chosen when a thicker lubricant is needed and longer contact time on the eye may be helpful. Compared with lighter liquid eye drops, this 15 g gel can feel more viscous and may blur vision briefly after use, which is why some people prefer it at bedtime or when dryness is more persistent.

• Dry eye relief
• Eye lubrication
• Burning or stinging from dryness
• Gritty or sandy eye sensation
• Temporary relief of eye irritation

• Use exactly as your doctor or eye specialist directs.
• Wash your hands before handling Intrasite 15 g Gel.
• If you wear contact lenses, remove them before applying the gel unless your doctor says otherwise.
• Tilt your head back, pull down the lower eyelid, and place the recommended amount into the eye.
• Close your eye gently after use and avoid rubbing it.
• Because the gel can blur vision, avoid driving or using machinery until your vision clears.

Each tube of Intrasite 15 g Gel provides 15 g of carboxymethylcellulose gel. The exact dose and how often to use it depend on your symptoms and your doctor's instructions; this product may be used more often for dry eye support, but your prescriber decides the schedule and the maximum daily use. Because this is a gel, it is typically used when a longer-lasting lubricating effect is needed rather than as a quick, short-acting drop.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Carboxymethylcellulose may include:

• Temporary blurred vision after application, which may be more noticeable with the gel form
• Mild burning or stinging
• Eye irritation
• Sticky or gummy feeling in the eye
• Watery eyes
• Redness

• Do not use Intrasite 15 g Gel if you are allergic to carboxymethylcellulose or any ingredient in the gel.
• The gel may blur vision for a short time, so use extra caution with driving, reading, or tasks that need clear sight right after application.
• Do not let the tube tip touch the eye, fingers, or any surface to help prevent contamination.
• If you have an eye infection, eye injury, or new eye pain, get medical advice before using this product.
• Contact lens wearers should ask a clinician when to apply the gel and whether lenses should be removed first.
• If dryness is severe, persistent, or getting worse, you may need a different eye treatment or an exam.
• Follow your doctor’s directions closely because frequent use of thicker gel products can feel heavier in the eye than standard drops.

• Other ophthalmic medicines or eye drops, which may need to be spaced apart
• Contact lenses, which can trap the gel and increase discomfort
• Other dry eye products, including additional lubricants, unless a doctor says to combine them
• Any prescription eye medicine, because the gel can affect how other drops are absorbed if used at the same time

Store Intrasite 15 g Gel at room temperature and keep the tube tightly closed and protected from contamination.