Bepanthol ® eye drops, Bayer HealthCare new ocular protector.

-the new solution from Bayer to protect, moisturize and lubricate the surface of the eye, providing long-term relief from discomfort associated with mechanical, environmental or visual stress

Barcelona, March of 2013. Bayer HealthCare launches Bepanthol ® eye drops, a sterile cornea that protects, moisturizes and lubricates the eye surface attenuating symptoms caused by external aggressions. The new dissolution, viscoelastic and transparent, is composed of natural biological substances.

Mechanical stress, caused by the use of contact lenses or ophthalmological diagnostic procedures; environmental stress, caused by exposure to contaminated environments or air conditioners; and visual stress, motivated by the intensive eye effort after many hours on the computer, among others, are the main causes of dryness or irritation of the ocular mucosa. In addition, in individuals over the age of 45, about 20% of women and 15% of men, symptoms of ocular dryness, clinically manifested with varying degrees of severity.

The new eye drops of Bayer HealthCare allows you to relieve the discomfort caused by these agents due to its composition based on hyaluronic acid and dexpanthenol. The hialurato of sodium, present at a 0.15%, forms a homogeneous and stable protective film that remains for a long period in the ocular epithelial layer (the lining of the retina), without altering the vision. Similarly, dexpanthenol (2%), allows to set lots of water which helps refresh and protect the eye, in addition to promoting hyaluronic acid moisturizing properties. Bepanthol eye drops contains no preservatives, and also has a high viscosity, which ensures the prolonged permanence, hidrantando corneal surface.

available in pharmacies and parapharmacies, Bepanthol ® eye drops is sold in packages of 10 single dose of 0.5 ml each, designed for use in applications of one or two drops in each eye. The new solution, which requires no prior prescription for purchase, can also be used in the treatment of long-lasting.

Bayer HealthCare

Bayer HealthCare is a subsidiary of Bayer AG with headquarters in Leverkusen, which, with their drugs and products for the medical sector, is among the leading innovative companies in the health sector. The company brings together the divisions Animal Health, Consumer Care, Diabetes Care, Intendis and Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals. The Bayer HealthCare aims the research, development, production and marketing of innovative products to improve the health of humans and animals from around the world.

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