Q: I have received a prescription for Carbomer '980' 0.2% eye drops 10g; can I give an eye gel product?
A: Yes you can dispense products described as Carbomer eye gels as the generic descriptions for these products on the Dictionary of Medicines and Devices are the same: Carbomer '980' 0.2% eye drops 10g.
Please note that this Tariff Tip does NOT apply to Carbomer '980' 0.2% eye drops 0.6ml unit dose preservative free.
| Generic Description | Brands & Generics listed on the Dictionary of DMD |
|---|---|
| Carbomer '980' 0.2% eye drops 10g | Artelac Nighttime 0.2% eye gel |
| Carbomer '980' 0.2% eye drops | |
| Carbomer 0.2% eye gel | |
| Clinitas Carbomer 0.2% eye gel | |
| Ocufresh 0.2% lubricating eye gel | |
| GelTears 0.2% eye gel | |
| Lumecare Carbomer 0.2% eye gel | |
| Viscotears 2mg/g liquid gel | |
| Xailin 0.2% eye gel |
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