Hycosan Intense

Introduction:

HYCOSAN INTENSE® is an eye drop for the intensive therapeutic lubrication in dry, itchy and burning eyes.

HYCOSAN INTENSE® can offer more intensive therapeutic lubrication of dry eyes and stabilisation of the tear film. Relieves inflammatory symptoms such as itching and burning.

HYCOSAN INTENSE® contains 0.2% High Molecular Weight Hyaluronic Acid (Sodium Hyaluronate) for hydration of the ocular surface as well as 2% Ectoin. HYCOSAN INTENSE® contains a higher concentration of Hyaluronic Acid which makes it more viscous and in so doing the eye is provided with an intensive, soothing and long-lasting moisturising film. Persistent or more severe symptoms are relieved, and the eye is protected against further irritation. The interaction of hyaluronic acid and Ectoin provides intensive long-lasting lubrication of the ocular surface and protects against evaporation of tears.

HYCOSAN INTENSE® is a sterile solution that is preservative free and phosphate free.

Composition:

1 ml of HYCOSAN INTENSE® contains 0.2% sodium hyaluronate, 2% ectoin, boric acid, borax (acts as a buffer to maintain pH levels) and water for injections.

Recommended For:

• Severe and persistent dry eye
• Evaporative dry eye
• Aqueous deficient dry eye
• Hyperosmolarity
• Chronic dry eyes with inflammatory symptoms
• Protection of eyes against further irritation
• Intensive and long-lasting moisturisation
• Stabilisation of the tear film
• Patients that need more intensive relief

Suitable For:

• Ages 6+ (if <12 years can use up to 10 drops/day)
• Pregnant and lactating women (can use up to 10 drops/day)
• Post-Surgery
• Concomitant use with other eye drops (but not suitable for use with ointments)
• Patients that need a product that is preservative, alcohol and phosphate free
• Patients who have struggled to use other types of bottles e.g. squeezy bottle
• Long term use

How it works:

HYCOSAN® INTENSE contains high molecular weight hyaluronic acid and ectoin. HYCOSAN® INTENSE is advantageous because of the dual mode of action of hyaluronic acid and Ectoin.

High molecular weight hyaluronic acid contributes to a higher viscosity for longer residence time on the eye, meaning longer symptom relief for patients.

• Hyaluronic Acid is a natural substance found in many organs of the human body
• Due to its chemical structure, it binds and retains many times its own weight in water
• Its unique property is that it forms a regular, stable and long lasting, lubricating and moisturising film on the eye surface that is not easily rinsed off
• This so-called bioadhesive property ensures that the cornea and conjunctiva are protected and together with the physiologic tears the eye lid moves easily over the surface of the eye

Ectoin is a natural substance gained from microorganisms that live in an extreme environment (e. g. salt lakes)

• Ectoin increases the binding of water to the cells of the ocular surface to form a physiologic barrier on the conjunctiva
• Simultaneously, Ectoin stabilizes the lipid layer of the tear film that protects against excessive evaporation of tears

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