Mavala Eye-Lite Drops?

Question

Has anyone ever tried this eye drops? Do you recommend them? If so know where to find them? Thanks!

Answer 1

Australia's medicines watchdog, the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA), has ordered a consumer level recall of   Mavala Eyelite eye drops on September 1st, 2004 following spot checks by the TGA of the safety of eye drops in the market place picked up safety concerns with the product, which is manufactured in Switzerland.

The TGA's initial tests indicated that the product was not likely to meet the required preservative efficacy test and the Australian sponsor, Apisant Pty. Ltd, was instructed not to supply any further product pending the completion of testing.

The TGA laboratories in Canberra later confirmed that the product does not meet the required preservative efficacy standards and there is, therefore, the potential for bacteria to develop in the eye drops.

This means that if the product is contaminated during use - for example, from touching the dropper or putting down the cap - microorganisms may grow in the drops which could lead to infection in the eye when the drops are next used. Some eye infections can be serious in people using contact lenses.

I do not recommend this product because it's potentially unsafe.