GoldenEye 0.1% w/v Eye Drops Solution 10ml

What are GoldenEye Drops?

Eye drops for the treatment of minor eye infections and eyelid infections.

The active ingredient, propamidine isetionate, belongs to a group of medicines called antiseptics.  Not suitable for use with contact lenses. 

GoldenEye Drops are easy to use and can treat:

Conjunctivitis

Bacterial conjunctivitis is a common condition that causes inflammation of the thin layer of tissue that covers the front of the eye (the conjunctiva). Conjunctivitis is sometimes referred to as red-eye. It can affect one eye at first but usually affects both eyes after a short time. It can occur when you are run down or your immune system is low, which is why many people get conjunctivitis when they have a cold. Conjunctivitis is highly contagious and can be spread easily through contact with the discharge from the eyes. This is why the condition often starts in one eye and then spreads to the other and also spreads easily from person to person.

Blepharitis

Blepharitis is the medical term for inflamed eyelids. Blepharitis can be caused by a type of bacteria that lives on the skin or a skin condition, such as atopic dermatitis. In most cases, both eyes are affected, but one eye can be more affected than the other. The symptoms tend to be worse in the morning. Most people experience repeated episodes followed by periods with no symptoms.

You must talk to a doctor if your symptoms worsen or do not improve after two days. 

Ingredients

The active ingredient is Propamidine isetionate 0.1% w/v.

The other ingredients are sodium chloride, benzalkonium chloride solution, purified water, sodium hydroxide and hydrochloric acid for pH adjustment.

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Read the golden eye patient information leaflet in the pack carefully before use.

• Always follow your pharmacist’s instructions
• Wash your hands before and after using the drops
• Take off the bottle cap
• Tilt your head gently backward
• Without touching the eye with the bottle dropper, apply one or two drops to each affected eye
• Do this up to 4 times each day. This means that you should use it about every 3 to 4 hours throughout the day
• If improvement does not occur within 2 days, speak with your pharmacist

Do not wear contact lenses whilst using the Drops, as they could become discoloured.

Do not use if:

• you are allergic to propamidine isetionate or any other ingredient listed in this medicine
• if you are pregnant or trying to become pregnant
• if you are breast feeding
• if you wear contact lenses

Warnings and precautions

Do not use Golden Eye 0.1% w/v Eye Drops Solution and talk to your doctor or pharmacist straight away if any of the following apply to you:

• Your eye is painful (rather than just feeling sore or gritty) or you have pain or swelling around the eye or face.
• Your sight is affected by loss of vision, reduced or blurred vision or you see halos around lights.
• It is too painful to open your eyes properly.
• You have “dry eye syndrome”
• Your pupil (the black circle in the centre of your eye) looks different. It may be torn, not round, very big or does not change size in the light.
• Your eye looks cloudy.
• You have injured your eye.
• You are already using other eye drops or eye ointment.
• You think there may be something in your eye or you have splashed something in your eye.
• You have had eye surgery or laser treatment in the last 6 months.

If you wear contact lenses and have been advised to use Golden Eye 0.1% w/v Eye Drops Solution by a doctor, pharmacist or contact lens practitioner:

• Do not wear contact lenses while using the drops.
• If you wear hard contact lenses or disposable contact lenses, you can start wearing them again after you have finished using the drops.
• If you wear soft contact lenses you should wait 24 hours after finishing using the drops before starting to use them again. Benzalkonium chloride is known to discolour soft contact lenses.

Other medicines and Golden Eye 0.1% w/v Eye Drops Solution:

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking any other medicines, including those bought without a prescription but especially other eye drops or eye ointment.

Pregnancy and breast-feeding: Do not take this medicine if you are pregnant, breast-feeding or trying to become pregnant. If you become pregnant while using the drops, stop using them and see your doctor.

Driving and using machines: Golden Eye 0.1% w/v Eye Drops Solution can sometimes cause blurred vision for a short while after administration. You must not drive or operate machinery until you can see clearly again.

Golden Eye 0.1% w/v Eye Drops Solution contains benzalkonium chloride which may cause eye irritation. Benzalkonium chloride is known to discolour soft contact lenses.

Reporting of side effects

If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any possible side effects not listed in the above description and patient information leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or search for “MHRA yellowcard” in the Google Play or Apple App Store. By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.