️️🔥LIMITED TIME SALE - UP TO 90% OFF selected items. Free Shipping for orders over £60
Hycosan Dual is a preservative-free lubricating eye drop combining 0.05% sodium hyaluronate (透明质酸钠) with ectoine, used to relieve evaporative dry eye and stabilise the tear film in irritated or allergy-prone eyes, sold by Ways Pharmacy (UK).
Key facts
| Active ingredients | Sodium hyaluronate (透明质酸钠) 0.05% plus ectoine 2% |
|---|---|
| Type | Dual-action lubricant that hydrates and stabilises the tear film's lipid layer |
| Format | Multi-dose bottle with metered, valved drop system |
| Pack | 7.5ml |
| For | Evaporative dry eye, meibomian gland dysfunction, itchy and burning allergy-related dryness |
| Preservative-free? | Yes — suitable for use with contact lenses |
| In-use shelf life | Use within 6 months of first opening |
| Sold by | Ways Pharmacy, UK (GPhC-registered) |
Who it is for
- People with evaporative dry eye or meibomian gland dysfunction (lipid-deficient tears)
- People whose eyes feel dry plus itchy or burning, including allergy-related irritation
- Contact-lens wearers needing a preservative-free drop that stabilises the tear film
- People who find plain lubricant drops evaporate too quickly
Not suitable for: anyone allergic to an ingredient. Hycosan Dual relieves itch from dryness but is not a treatment for eye infection. If you have eye pain, discharge, light sensitivity or sudden vision change, see an optometrist or GP.
How to use
- Read the leaflet and wash your hands before use.
- Tilt your head back, gently pull down the lower eyelid and look up.
- Press the bottle once to release a single metered drop into the lower eyelid pocket.
- Blink gently to spread the drop, then repeat in the other eye if needed.
- Use as often as required; the drops can be applied with contact lenses in place.
Frequently asked questions
What does the ectoine in Hycosan Dual do?
Ectoine helps stabilise the lipid layer of the tear film and reduce tear evaporation, while sodium hyaluronate hydrates the eye surface. The combination suits evaporative dry eye and lipid-deficient tears.
Is Hycosan Dual good for allergy-related itchy eyes?
It can soothe itching and burning caused by dryness and a destabilised tear film, but it is not an anti-allergy or anti-histamine medicine. For persistent allergic conjunctivitis, see your pharmacist or optometrist.
Can I use Hycosan Dual with contact lenses?
Yes. It is preservative-free and can be used with soft and hard contact lenses in place. Check your lens leaflet if you are unsure.
How is Hycosan Dual different from Hycosan Original?
Dual adds ectoine to stabilise the tear film's lipid layer, making it suited to evaporative dry eye, whereas Original is a straightforward 0.1% sodium hyaluronate lubricant for general mild to moderate dryness.
How long can I keep the bottle after opening?
Discard the bottle 6 months after first opening, even if drops remain. The valved bottle keeps the contents sterile during this period without preservatives.
Safety and storage
- Always read the leaflet before use, as manufacturers update it regularly.
- Do not use if you are allergic to any ingredient; stop and seek advice if irritation persists.
- Store at room temperature in the original packaging; do not use after the printed expiry date.
- Discard 6 months after first opening. Keep out of the sight and reach of children.
References
This page provides factual information about a lubricant eye drop (medical device). Always read the patient information leaflet before use. If your eyes are painful, very red, or your vision changes, see an optometrist or doctor.
Customers also bought
