Silicone Oil 5000 Centistokes : Before Using (AdatoSil 5000, polydimethylsiloxane)

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Silicone Oil 5000 Centistokes (Parenteral-Local)

Brand Names : AdatoSil 5000, polydimethylsiloxane

Silicone Oil 5000 Centistokes | Before Using | Proper Use | Precautions | Side Effects

Before Receiving This Product

In deciding to receive a medicine, the risks of receiving the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For silicone oil, the following should be considered:

Allergies - Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to silicone oil.

Pregnancy - Silicone oil has not been shown to cause birth defects or other problems in humans.

Breast-feeding - Silicone oil has not been reported to cause problems in nursing babies.

Children - This product has been tested in children and has not been shown to cause different side effects or problems in children than it does in adults.

Older adults - This product has been tested and has not been shown to cause different side effects or problems in older people than it does in younger adults.

Other medical problems - The presence of other medical problems may affect the use of silicone oil. Make sure you tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:

Intraocular lens (IOL) replacement - Silicone oil can chemically react with IOLs made with silicone, causing a decrease in vision

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