Uses of Systane

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Systane is an eye drop commonly prescribed to relieve the symptoms of dryness and irritation caused by dry eyes caused by air, computer use or certain medications. Let's learn about Systane through the article below.

1. What is Systane?

Systane has the main ingredients are Polyethylene glycol 0.4% and Propylene glycol 0.3%. Ingredients Polyethylene Glycol (PEG) - is a polyether compound, a solvent that lubricates, cleans and stabilizes the surface of some liquid cosmetics. Polyethylene glycol is a good synergist when combined with other ingredients that will change moisture, viscosity, suitable for products and especially hypoallergenic. Ingredients Propylene glycol (1.2 - propanediol) - is a synthetic alcohol, exists as a viscous liquid, odorless, transparent color, has a mildly sweet taste and absorbs water. Thanks to its water-absorbing properties, propylene glycol acts as a humectant, reducing the symptoms of dry eye irritation. The main ingredients of Systane work together to create a solution that cleans, relieves symptoms of itchy eyes, dry burning in the eyes.

2. Indications of the drug Systane

Systane is indicated for the treatment of the following cases:
Relief of symptoms of burning and itching in the eye area caused by dry eyes. Patients who work in a dusty environment, or sit in air-conditioners, use computers continuously, causing dry eyes.

3. Contraindications of Systane

Systane should not be used in case of allergy to Polyethylene Glycol, Propylene glycol or any other ingredient of the drug.

4. Notes when using Systane

Systane is for eye drops only, do not drink or apply to wounds. Check the vial before use, if the medicine is cloudy or discolored, do not use. Do not touch the tip of the dropper with your hands or any other surface to avoid infection. After use, close the vial cap tightly. If the eye is found to have increased burning pain, vision changes, red eyes that persist for 72 hours, stop using the drug immediately. There are no adequate drug interaction studies with Systane. However, before using in combination with any other medication, consult your doctor.

5. Dosage and usage

How to use:
Systane is prepared in the form of eye drops. Do not use medicine to drink, apply or wash the wound. Before use, shake the Systane vial well, gently pull the lower eyelid with your finger to create a V-groove and then instill the medicine, avoiding the tip of the bottle to touch the eye. Dosage:
Instill 1-2 drops into the eye depending on the need and eye condition. Can be used several times a day.

6. Side effects of drugs

There is no evidence of undesirable effects from Systane eye drops. In the process of using the drug, if there are any bad signs on the eyes as well as the whole body, you should stop using the drug and immediately go to the nearest medical facility for monitoring. Thus, Systane is an eye drop that helps reduce dry eyes before environmental irritants, dust or drugs with side effects that cause dry eyes. Systane is a symptom reliever, not a cure, so it is necessary to find out the cause and coordinate the treatment measures.
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