Surrey Heartlands

Joint Formulary & PAD

Acetylcysteine - Dry eyes

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Status 1

Red
Formulations :
  • Eye drops (preservative free)
Formulary Status :
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Associated Icons :
Guidelines BNF SPC
Restrictions / Comments :
Important
5% and 10% preservative free (unlicensed) eye drops reserved for specialist use in severe dry eye
 

Status 2

Red
Formulations :
  • Eye drops
Formulary Status :
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Associated Icons :
Guidelines BNF SPC
Restrictions / Comments :
Important
RSCH: Ilube brand for filamentary keratitis (off-label use)

Documentation

Patient resource
Know Your Drops - Moorfields Resources for Patients
Patient resource
Eye drops patient information leaflet

PAD Profile

ChemicalSubstance :
Acetylcysteine
Indication :
Dry eyes
Group Name :
Keywords :
Tear deficiency, dry-eyes, eye lubricants, ocular lubricants, dry eye disease, dry eye syndrome, severe dry eye,
Brand Names Include :
Important Information :
Latest Additions Date From :
Latest Additions Date To :
Guidelines :
Dry eyes
Supporting Documents :
2
Traffic Light Entries :
2

Other Indications

Below are listed other indications that Acetylcysteine is used to treat.

Other Drugs

Below are listed other drugs that are used to treat Dry eyes.

Committee Recommendations (1)

07 Jun 23 - Surrey Heartlands Integrated Care System Area Prescribing Committee (APC)

Acetylcysteine 5% and 10% preservative free eye drops are unlicensed and are reserved for specialist use when symptoms are persistent / severe.
Not for Primary Care prescribing.