Note that the NHS Digital SNOMED CT Browser is updated in line with the SNOMED CT UK Edition release schedule, and will therefore not always align with content in the latest SNOMED CT International Edition release. If you are having an operation or dental treatment, tell the person carrying out the treatment which medicines you are taking or using. Those branded Aacarb, Aacomer and Puroptics, have a potential risk of microbial contamination, which can cause an infection if the gel is used. UKHSA considers the risk to the general public from Burkholderia cenocepacia to be very low, but some patient groups are at higher risk of adverse effects.

c) In the event of termination of the Affiliate License Agreement, the use of IHTSDO SNOMED CT Browser will be subject to the End User limitations noted in 4. The NICE British National Formulary (BNF) site is only available to users in the UK (England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland). Eye gels only keep for four weeks once the container has been opened, so do not use the gel if it has been open for longer than this.g. intensive care), those who are severely immunocompromised and in hospital, and patients awaiting lung transplantation. As a precautionary measure, and until further information is available, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is additionally recommending that all carbomer-containing lubricating eye gels are avoided where possible in individuals with cystic fibrosis, patients being cared for in critical care settings (e. Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. This means that the sub-licensee must not use IHTSDO SNOMED CT Browser to add or copy SNOMED CT identifiers into any type of record system, database or document. However, very little of it gets into your body from the eyes, if any, so you’re unlikely to have problems.

UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued an alert regarding Burkholderia cenocepacia outbreak with suspected association with carbomer lubricating eye gel. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice.

If you wear contact lenses or need to use carmellose sodium more than 4 times a day, a brand that does not contain a preservative may be best for you.