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About
OptiLube Sterile Lubricating Jelly (gel) is produced by Optimum Medical Solutions (OMS), a UK based company. OptiLube Sterile Lubricating Jelly is considered the most successful of OMS’ brands in the UK and healthcare markets around the world.

OptiLube is a Class IIa Medical Device in the UK. OptiLube’s stated purpose was as a medical surgical lubricant (lube), suitable for a range of gynaecological procedures, catheter insertion and general lubrication. OptiLube is often chosen by doctors because it is PH neutral and has a high viscosity. Optimum Medical Solutions produces sterile lubricating jelly predominantly intended for medical markets and healthcare sectors.

Characteristics and composition
OptiLube Sterile Lubricating Jelly does not contain a spermicide, it is safe for use on human tissue and has a non-sticky, grease-free formulation. Being a water-based, water-soluble lubricant, OptiLube Sterile Lubricating Jelly is biologically inert, and contains no colour or perfume additives (unlike petroleum-based lubricants). OptiLube Sterile Lubricating Jelly does not stain skin or clothing and can be wiped away easily using tissue. OptiLube Sterile Lubricating Jelly contains Glycerin, Polyethyleneglycol-300, Polyethyleneglycol-1450, Sodium Hydroxide, 4-Hydroxybenzoic acid methylester, 4-Hydroxybenzoic acid propyl ester and purified water.

Product range
OptiLube Sterile Lubricating Jelly (gel) is available in a range of different formats including 2.7g and 5g paper sachets, 5g mini tube, 42g, 82g, 113g tubes and also in prefilled 6ml and 11ml syringes.

OptiLube Active
Due to the success of the OptiLube brand and to further extend the OptiLube range, OMS have developed a sterile lubricant jelly (gel) with local anaesthetic (lidocaine) and antiseptic (chlorhexidine). This new addition to the OptiLube family was launched in the UK in 2011 under the brand name OptiLube Active