Softvisc Gel is a medicine used in the treatment of eye injury and imflammation. It works by improving the hydration and relieves burning, itching, irritation, and discomfort of eyes. It also promote wound healing after eye surgeries.

Softvisc Gel is used as health supplement

Uses of Softvisc Ophthalmic Gel

Eye injury

Benefits of Softvisc Ophthalmic Gel

In Eye injury

Softvisc Gel is used to heal an eye injury after surgery, infection or trauma. It reduces swelling as well as irritation in the eye. It also lubricates the eye and thus gives relief from any burning sensations. Use Softvisc Gel exactly as prescribed by your doctor.

Side effects of Softvisc Ophthalmic Gel

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Softvisc

Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)

How to use Softvisc Ophthalmic Gel

This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Hold the tube close to the eye without touching it. Gently squeeze the tube and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid.

How Softvisc Ophthalmic Gel works

Softvisc Gel is absorbed into the area it is administered, turns into its active form pantothenic acid, which binds water and improves hydration. It also encourages cell growth and promotes wound healing after eye surgeries.

Safety advice

Alcohol

No interaction found/established

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Softvisc Gel during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Softvisc Gel is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Softvisc Gel alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Kidney

No interaction found/established

Liver

No interaction found/established

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

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₹72.5/Ophthalmic Gel

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Quick tips

Softvisc Gel is used to heal and reduce discomfort in the eye after surgery.
Wash your hands first before applying Softvisc Gel. To avoid contamination, do not touch the tip of the dropper tip or let it touch your eye or any other surface.
If you are wearing contact lenses, remove them before applying Softvisc Gel. Wait at least 10 minutes before replacing your contact lenses.
After applying Softvisc Gel, close your eyes, and place one finger at the corner of your eye. Apply gentle pressure for 1 to 2 minutes before opening your eyes. This will prevent the medication from draining out. Try not to blink or rub your eye.
If you are using another kind of eye medication (such as drops or ointments), wait at least 5 minutes before applying other medications.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Pantothenic Acid Derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

OPHTHAL

Action Class

Vitamins

Patient concerns

Sir,madam am suffering with dust allergy for my eyes lot etiching,redness watery for my eyes plzz solve my problem

Dr. Amit Basia

Ophthalmology

avoid dust. use softvisc eye drops 3 times per day , pataday eye drops 2 times per day . show to eye doctor

I have hit a stone my left side eye, eye is being red,suffering pain.

Dr. Richa Jain

Ophthalmology

Get eye checkup by to rule out any internal injury

User feedback

Patients taking Softvisc Gel

Once A Day

56%

Thrice A Day

19%

Four Times A *

12%

Twice A Day

12%

*Four Times A Day

Top Ophthalmologists

Dr. Vandana Saroha

MBBS, MS, Fellowship

4.5 ★

Dr. Prem Vardhan

MBBS, MS, Fellowship, Fellowship

4.5 ★

4.5 ★

4.2 ★

4.5 ★

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References

D-Panthenol. 2012. [Accessed 05 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). [Accessed 03 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:

Marketer details

Name: Ajanta Pharma Ltd

Address: Ajanta House, Charkop, Kandivli West, Mumbai 400 067, India

Country of origin: India

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