Pharmacy Guide
Patient leaflets and SmPCs, drug interaction checker, official dosages and NHS pharmacy opening hours — all in one place.
Pharmacy Guide
Patient leaflets and SmPCs, drug interaction checker, official dosages and NHS pharmacy opening hours — all in one place.
Simple Eye Ointment BP
⚠ This medicine appears to have been discontinued
The electronic medicines compendium (emc) no longer publishes a Summary of Product Characteristics for this product, which usually means it is no longer marketed in the UK. The patient leaflet below is kept for reference, but the product may not be available.
If you were prescribed this medicine, other products containing No active ingredients may still be available. Do not stop your treatment — ask your pharmacist or GP what to use instead.
What it is and what it is used for
for: Simple Eye Ointment belongs to a group of medicines known as eye lubricants (ocular lubricants). Simple Eye Ointment is used to lubricate and protect the eye in a wide variety of conditions such as redness and swelling in the eye area, scratches on and decreased sensitivity of the cornea and in eye surgery. It is also used for sticky eyes and to soften and remove crusts from the eyelids.
What you need to know before you take it
ing Simple Eye Ointment Do not use Simple Eye Ointment if:
- You are allergic (hypersensitive) to any of the ingredients which are listed in section 6 of this leaflet.
- You are wearing contact lenses. Warnings and precautions: Do not touch the tube nozzle on the eyelid or any other surface. If you are unsure about taking this medicine or you have any questions, go and talk to your doctor or pharmacist first and follow the advice given.
Other medicines and Simple Eye Ointment There are no known interactions between Simple Eye Ointment and other medicines. Pregnancy & breast-feeding Simple Eye Ointment is suitable for use during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Driving and using machines Simple Eye Ointment can cause blurring of vision after application. Wait until your vision is clear before driving or using machines. Simple Eye Ointment contains Wool fat (also known as lanolin) which may cause local skin reactions (e.g. contact dermatitis).
Wool fat contains butylhydroxytoluene E321, which may cause local skin reactions (e.g. contact dermatitis), or irritation to the eyes and mucous membranes.
How to take it
Simple Eye Ointment Always use Simple Eye Ointment exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure. Contact lenses must not be worn during treatment with Simple Eye Ointment. Instructions for use 1. Before opening a new tube of Simple Eye Ointment, please check that the safety strip on the cap of the tube is unbroken. 2. Tear off the safety strip to break the seal. 3. Wash your hands well before use. 4. Remove the outer cap. If you are putting in the ointment yourself, you should use a mirror. 5. Tilt your head back and look up at the ceiling.
6. Pull the lower lid of the eye down to form a small pocket between your eyelid and your eye. 7. Hold the tube between the thumb and middle finger of the other hand, turn the tube upside down near to the eye, try not to touch the eye with the nozzle. 8. Apply enough pressure to the tube to release a thin line of ointment, or as directed by your doctor. 9. Blink your eye a few times. 10. If you think that you have missed the eye, then insert another line of ointment. 11. Repeat steps 5-10 for the other eye if you have been told to use Simple Eye Ointment in both eyes. 12. Replace the outer cap on the container, trying not to touch the applicator tip with anything, including the eye or your fingers. 13. Wash your hands. If you are unsure about how to use Simple Eye Ointment talk to your doctor or pharmacist. How much to use The usual dose is a thin line of ointment placed in each eye whenever needed. If there is no improvement see your doctor or pharmacist. If you use more Simple Eye Ointment than you should It will not cause you any harm. If you are worried then talk to your doctor or pharmacist. Simple Eye Ointment is for external use only. If you have swallowed or you suspect someone else has swallowed any of this medicine, contact your doctor.
4. Possible side effects Like all medicines, Simple Eye Ointment can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
Possible side effects
:
- Blurred vision.
- Skin reactions. 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 this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card System (www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard). By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
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How to store it
Simple Eye Ointment Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children. Make sure the container is properly closed after each use. Do not use Simple Eye Ointment after the expiry date which is printed on the crimp seal of the tube. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month. Dispose of this medicine four weeks after opening. Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to throw away medicines you no longer use. These measures will help to protect the environment.
Contents of the pack and other information
The medicine contains wool fat (also known as lanolin), yellow soft paraffin and liquid paraffin. Wool fat also contains butylhydroxytoluene E321. What Simple Eye Ointment looks like and contents of the pack Simple Eye Ointment is a soft amber ointment supplied in plastic tubes. Each tube contains 4 grams of sterile eye ointment. Marketing Authorisation Holder: Martindale Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Bampton Road, Harold Hill, Romford Essex RM3 8UG Manufacturer: Tubilux Pharma S.P.A Via Costarica, 20/22 – 00071 Pomezia (RM) Italy If you would like any more information, or would like the leaflet in a different format, please contact Medical Information at the above address. Product licence numbers: Simple Eye Ointment PL 0156/0081 This leaflet was last updated in
April 2021
Frequently asked questions about Simple Eye Ointment BP
How do I take Simple Eye Ointment BP?
Simple Eye Ointment BP comes as ointment. Always follow the dose your doctor or pharmacist has given you, and read the leaflet that comes with the medicine.
What is the active substance in Simple Eye Ointment BP?
The active substance in Simple Eye Ointment BP is no active ingredients.
Where does this information come from?
This leaflet reproduces the patient information leaflet approved for Simple Eye Ointment BP, as published on the electronic medicines compendium (emc). The version printed inside your medicine’s packaging is the one that applies to you.
Can I get Simple Eye Ointment BP without a prescription?
Whether a medicine is available over the counter or on prescription only depends on its licence. Check the leaflet, or ask your pharmacist — they can tell you straight away.
About this leaflet
The text above reproduces the patient information leaflet approved for this medicine, restructured for easier reading.
- Source: electronic medicines compendium (emc), Datapharm
- Active substance: no active ingredients
- Official document: view the original leaflet on emc →
⚕For healthcare professionals — Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC)Full SmPC: dosage, interactions, contraindications, warnings+
4.1. Therapeutic indications
To lubricate and protect the eye in conditions such as exposure keratitis, decreased corneal sensitivity, recurrent corneal erosions, keratitis sicca, ophthalmic and non-ophthalmic surgery, sticky eyes and to soften crusts formed due to inflammation of the eye lids.
4.2. Posology and method of administration
Adults, the elderly and children.A thin line of the ointment to be placed along the inside of the lower eyelid.As this product contains no medicament it may be used as required.
4.3. Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to any of the components.Contact lenses should not be worn during the treatment period.
4.4. Special warnings and precautions for use
To avoid contamination during use do not allow the nozzle tip to come in contact with any surface.
4.5. Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction
None known.
4.6. Pregnancy and lactation
Suitable for use during pregnancy and lactation.
4.7. Effects on ability to drive and use machines
Application of the ointment will cause blurring of vision. Patients should not drive or use machinery until their vision is clear.
4.8. Undesirable effects
None known.
4.9. Overdose
Unlikely
💬 Ask about this leaflet
Ask anything about Simple Eye Ointment BP. The assistant answers only from this leaflet — if the leaflet does not cover it, it will say so. It does not give medical advice.
Answers come from the patient leaflet published on the electronic medicines compendium (emc). They are not medical advice. Ask a pharmacist or your GP if you are unsure. For urgent help call NHS 111, or 999 in an emergency.