Numbing the eye during certain ocular procedures.
Akten Gel is a local anesthetic. It works by preventing nerves from transmitting painful impulses to the brain.
Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.
Some medical conditions may interact with Akten Gel. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Akten Gel. Because little, if any, of Akten Gel is absorbed into the blood, the risk of it interacting with another medicine is low.
Ask your health care provider if Akten Gel may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
Use Akten Gel as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Akten Gel.
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
Headache; mild, temporary burning, stinging, or redness of the eye.
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); discharge from the eye; excessive irritation; vision loss.
If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. You may also report side effects at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch.
If OVERDOSE is suspected: Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center (http://www.aapcc.org), or emergency room immediately. Symptoms may include blurred vision; vision loss.
Proper storage of Akten Gel:Store Akten Gel between 59 and 77 degrees F (15 and 25 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Akten Gel out of the reach of children and away from pets.
This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Akten Gel. If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.