Rosabril Gel

Composition of Rosabril Gel

Rosabril Gel contains Brimonidine (5mg). It belongs to the Eye drops class of medicines.

Uses of Rosabril Gel

Rosacea

Key benefits

• In Rosacea Rosacea is a reddening of the skin that mainly affects the face. Rosabril Gel helps to relieve the symptoms caused by rosacea
• such as redness
• swelling
• and pimples. This medicine usually makes you feel better quite quickly. However
• you should continue using it as long as it is prescribed even when you feel better
• to get maximum benefit. If you do not see significant improvement within a few days
• talk to your doctor.

How Rosabril Gel works

Rosabril Gel is a sympathomimetic. It works by narrowing the enlarged blood vessels of the face. This reduces excess blood flow and redness on the face caused by rosacea.

How to take Rosabril Gel

This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and apply the gel. Wash your hands after applying, unless hands are the affected area.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

If you miss a dose of Rosabril Gel, apply it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine is unlikely from eye use; flush the eye with clean water if too much is instilled. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Rosabril Gel

Most side effects of Rosabril are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Rosabril Gel

Warnings and precautions

Never let the dropper tip touch your eye, eyelid or fingers — that is how a bottle becomes contaminated and causes a worse infection. Discard the bottle one month after you first open it, even if drops remain. Remove soft contact lenses before instilling drops and wait fifteen minutes before putting them back, unless the drops are specifically made for use with lenses. Seek same-day care for eye pain, marked redness, sensitivity to light or any loss of vision. Steroid eye drops must only be used under medical supervision — used wrongly they can raise eye pressure and damage sight. Glaucoma drops must be used every day for life; there are no symptoms until sight is already lost.

Do not take Rosabril if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Not for anyone with a known allergy to the preservative in the preparation.

Interactions with other medicines

Beta blocker eye drops can be absorbed enough to slow the heart and tighten the airways — tell your doctor if you have asthma or a heart condition.

How to store Rosabril Gel

Store below 30°C, away from direct sunlight. Close the cap tightly after each use. Keep out of the reach of children.

Expert advice for Rosabril Gel

Rosabril Gel helps treat redness due to rosacea. It is applied to the face once a day only. Do not apply it to other areas of the body. Avoid getting it in the eyes, mouth or inside the nose. If you accidentally get the gel in these areas, wash them immediately with plenty of water. Do not apply to broken, damaged or irritated areas of skin. Do not apply moisturisers, creams or cosmetics to the face immediately before or after applying this medication. It may cause temporary burning or itching sensation in the eye. Inform your doctor if this does not go away. Make sure to use within 4 weeks of opening the bottle.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

BRINTON PHARMACEUTICALS

Therapeutic class:

DERMA

Drug class:

Eye drops

Chemical class:

Quinoxalines