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2018-01-25 11:19:23
Hi, My son is 8 years old and he is suffering from corneal erosions(dry eye). he is at present using systane ultra eye drops during day and cornigel eye ointment. My question is- can you please suggest any substitute for cornigel as it is not available in market nowadays. Composition of cornigel( White soft paraffin - 57.3% w/w, White mineral oil -
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Hello You may use iflomax ointment The composition is different but it serves the same purpose

Answered2018-01-25 15:10:39

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You can safely use Lacrigel.in place of cornigel .its a subways product.

Answered2018-01-25 15:05:42

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