1. Deletion of the Arabic Term معقم/ـة.
Based on reported incidents, the Arabic term مُعَقَّم, when used to denote a sterile dosage form, has been commonly misinterpreted by end-users as an indication of an antiseptic مُعَقِّم formulation. This misunderstanding poses a serious risk of improper use of sterile ophthalmic products.
To address this issue and ensure the safe and appropriate use of sterile ophthalmic preparations, it is mandatory to remove the Arabic term معقم/ة when referring to the sterile nature of the dosage form.