What it is and what it is used for

for Minims® Saline contains a salt solution. It is used to irrigate (wash out) the eyes. Minims® Saline is indicated for children, adults and the elderly. 2. Before you use your eye drops There are no special precautions which should be taken before using this product. If you are pregnant, may be pregnant, or are breastfeeding You can use Minims® Saline as it will not harm your baby, and it is safe to use during breastfeeding. Driving and using machines As with all eye drops, your vision may be blurred after putting the drops in. Wait until your vision is clear before driving or using machines.

How to take it

your eye drops The drops are for single use only and provided in single use Minims units, to treat both eyes if necessary. Once opened, use immediately. Discard any unused portion. Dosage The amount of solution used should be enough to irrigate the eye properly. Method of administration If you are putting the eye drops in yourself, then follow these instructions carefully: 1. Wash your hands. 2. Use a mirror, this will help you to see what you are doing. 3. Twist off the cap from the Minims body of the unit. 4. Pull your lower eyelid down gently, and then gently squeeze until some liquid falls inside your lower eyelid. Make sure the dropper does not touch any parts of your eye. 5. Close the eyelids. 6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 for the other eye if necessary, then throw away the Minims unit even if some solution remains. If you forget to use Minims® Saline, you should take the missed dose as soon as you remember, unless it is nearly time for the next dose, but you should not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose.

Possible side effects

No side effects are expected to occur following the use of these eye drops.

Reporting of side effects If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via: The Yellow Card Scheme at: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or search for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App Store.

By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.

How to store it

your eye drops Keep out of the reach and sight of children. Do not use the eye drops after the expiry date which is stated on the overwrap of each unit and on the carton after the letters "EXP". The expiry date refers to the last day of that month. Do not store above 25°C. Do not freeze. Store in the original package to protect from light. The drops are for single use only and provided in single use Minims units, to treat both eyes if necessary. Once opened, use immediately. Discard any unused portion. Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. These measures will help to protect the environment. 6. Further information What do your eye drops contain The active ingredient is sodium chloride. Each unit contains approximately 0.5 ml eye drops solution of sodium chloride 0.9% w/v (4.5 mg). The other ingredient is purified water. This medicine does not contain a preservative as it is a sterile single use unit. Contents of the pack Each carton contains 20 units. Marketing Authorisation Holder Bausch & Lomb UK Ltd. 106 London Road – Kingston-upon-Thames – KT2 6TN – UK Manufacturer: Laboratoire Chauvin Zone Industrielle de Ripotier 50 Avenue Jean Monnet 07200 Aubenas France DATE OF PREPARATION: November 2023