Ocular lubricant (hyaluronic acid)
Sodium hyaluronate
Brand names: Hylo-Forte, Hylo-Care, Clinitas
Adult dose
Dose: 1 drop PRN (typically QDS)
Route: Topical (ophthalmic)
Frequency: PRN
Clinical pearls
- Dry eye disease — preservative-free preferred for frequent use
- Lubricates and retains moisture
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity
Side effects
- Transient blurred vision
- Mild irritation
Reference: BNF; RCOphth; https://bnf.nice.org.uk/drugs/sodium-hyaluronate/. Verify against your local formulary and the latest BNF before prescribing.
Related
Curated clinical cross-links plus same-class fallbacks.
Calculators
Pathways
- Acute Red Eye / Vision Loss Screen · RCOphth 2020; NICE CKS
- Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension · ABN; consensus 2018
- Acute Red Eye Assessment · RCOphth / AAO
- Acute Angle Closure Glaucoma · RCOphth / EGS Guidelines
- Retinal Detachment · RCOphth Guidelines / EURETINA
- Diabetic Retinopathy — Screening and Management · NICE NG28 2016 / NHS DES Programme