Brolene is an antiseptic eye drop containing 0.1% w/v propamidine isetionate (羟乙磺酸丙脒定), used to treat minor eye infections such as conjunctivitis and styes (针眼) in adults and children, sold by Ways Pharmacy (UK).
Key facts
| Active ingredient | Propamidine isetionate (羟乙磺酸丙脒定) 0.1% w/v |
|---|---|
| Type | Antiseptic (antimicrobial) eye drops for minor eye infections |
| Format | Eye drops |
| Pack | 10ml |
| For | Minor eye infections — conjunctivitis, styes (针眼) and similar |
| Age | Adults and children (purchase age 16+ in store) |
| Contact lenses | Do not use with hard or soft contact lenses |
| Sold by | Ways Pharmacy, UK (GPhC-registered) |
Who it is for
- Adults and children with a minor eye infection such as mild conjunctivitis
- People with a stye (针眼) or minor inflammation of the eyelid margin
- People who want an antiseptic, non-antibiotic option for a minor eye infection
Not suitable for: contact-lens wearers (remove lenses and do not wear during treatment); anyone allergic to propamidine or any ingredient. Speak to a pharmacist before use if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking other medicines. Not for serious or deep eye infections, eye injuries or eye pain.
How to use
- Read the leaflet and wash your hands before use. Remove contact lenses.
- Tilt your head back, gently pull down the lower eyelid and look up.
- Put 1-2 drops into the affected eye(s).
- Repeat up to 4 times a day.
- If symptoms do not improve within 2 days, stop and see an optometrist or doctor.
Frequently asked questions
What is Brolene used for?
Brolene is an antiseptic eye drop for minor eye infections such as mild conjunctivitis and styes. It is not an antibiotic and is not for serious or deep eye infections.
How long does conjunctivitis take to clear with Brolene?
Minor conjunctivitis often improves within a few days. If there is no improvement after 2 days of using Brolene, or symptoms worsen, see an optometrist or doctor.
Can I wear contact lenses while using Brolene?
No. Do not use Brolene with hard or soft contact lenses, and do not wear lenses while you have an eye infection. Wait until the infection has cleared before wearing lenses again.
How often can I use Brolene eye drops?
Put 1-2 drops into the affected eye up to 4 times a day. Use the bottle within 4 weeks of opening (or 7 days in a hospital setting) and then discard it.
When should I see an optometrist or doctor?
See an optometrist or doctor if there is no improvement after 2 days, if symptoms worsen, or if you have eye pain, light sensitivity, disturbed vision or a possible injury to the eye.
Safety and storage
- Always read the leaflet before use, as manufacturers update it regularly.
- Tell your pharmacist about other medicines, allergies, pregnancy or breastfeeding before use.
- Store below 25°C. Discard 4 weeks after first opening and do not use after the printed expiry date.
- Keep out of the sight and reach of children. For use in the eye only.
References
This page provides factual information about an antiseptic eye medicine. Always read the patient information leaflet before use. If symptoms do not improve within 2 days, or you have eye pain or vision changes, see an optometrist or doctor. Suspected side effects can be reported via the MHRA Yellow Card Scheme.
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