{"product_id":"hylo-night-preservative-free-eye-ointment-with-vitamin-a-5g","title":"Hylo Night Preservative-Free Eye Ointment with Vitamin A - 5g","description":"\u003cp class=\"lede\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHYLO NIGHT is a preservative-free eye ointment with vitamin A that forms a long-lasting protective film to lubricate dry eyes overnight, sold by Ways Pharmacy (UK).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFormat\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEye ointment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePack\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5g tube\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eKey ingredient\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin A (retinol palmitate) 250 IU\/g in a paraffin base\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePreservatives\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePreservative free and phosphate free\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAfter opening\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiscard 6 months after first opening\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedical device\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdults with dry eyes who want lubrication that lasts through the night\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeople who use daytime eye drops and need extra protection while sleeping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot suitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not suitable for anyone allergic to vitamin A (retinol palmitate), wool fat (lanolin) or any other ingredient, and not for use while wearing contact lenses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead the enclosed instructions carefully before use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash your hands and remove the cap.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTilt your head back and gently pull down the lower eyelid.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHold the tube upright and squeeze a strip of about 1cm into the gap under the lid, without the tip touching the eye.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClose the eye slowly so the ointment spreads, then replace the cap tightly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse at bedtime; leave at least 15 minutes between this ointment and any other eye drops.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy is it used at night?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe ointment blurs vision for a short time after use, so it is best applied before sleep, when it can protect and lubricate the eyes for hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I use it with contact lenses?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Remove lenses before applying and wait at least 30 minutes before putting them back in.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat was it called before?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHYLO NIGHT was previously sold as VitA-POS.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow long does a tube last?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA 5g tube gives around 300 applications and must be discarded 6 months after first opening.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSafety and storage\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVision will be blurred for a short time after use. Do not drive or use machines until you can see clearly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor one person only, to avoid spreading infection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpeak to a pharmacist, optician or doctor before use if you use other eye medicines or have an eye infection, injury or severe eye pain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStop use and seek advice if you get significant discomfort or lasting changes in vision.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore between 15°C and 25°C. 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