Lacrigel Ocular Lubricant
Product introduction
Lacrigel Ocular Lubricant is an eye lubricant or artificial tears used to relieve dry eyes. This can happen because not enough tears are made to keep the eye lubricated. It helps to soothe the irritation and burning seen in dry eyes by maintaining proper lubrication of the eyes.
Lacrigel Ocular Lubricant is used for the relief of features of dry eye (burning, irritation or dryness of eyes)
Lacrigel Ocular Lubricant is used for the relief of features of dry eye (burning, irritation or dryness of eyes)
Uses of Lacrigel Ophthalmic Solution
Benefits of Lacrigel Ophthalmic Solution
In Dry eyes
Normally your eyes produce enough natural tears to help them move easily and comfortably and to remove dust and other particles. If they do not produce enough tears, they can become dry, red and painful. Dry eyes can be caused by wind, sun, heating, computer use, and some medications. Lacrigel Ocular Lubricant keeps your eyes lubricated and can relieve any dryness and pain. They will also help protect your eyes from injury and infection.
Side effects of Lacrigel Ophthalmic Solution
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Lacrigel
- Blurred vision
- Eye irritation
- Eye pain
- Eye redness
- Foreign body sensation in eyes
How to use Lacrigel Ophthalmic Solution
This medicine is for external use only. Take it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Hold the dropper close to the eye without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid. Wipe off extra liquid.
Safety advice
Alcohol
No interaction found/established
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Lacrigel Ocular Lubricant during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Lacrigel Ocular Lubricant during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Lacrigel Ocular Lubricant alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
No interaction found/established
Liver
No interaction found/established
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Quick tips
- Your doctor has prescribed Lacrigel Ocular Lubricant to treat dry eye disease.
- It stabilizes the natural tear film and maintains necessary lubrication so your eyes don’t get dry and irritated.
- May require long-term use.
- Apply pressure on the corner of the eye (close to the nose) for about 1 minute immediately after instilling the drop.
- Wait for at least 5-10 minutes before delivering the next medication in the same eye to avoid dilution of this medicine.
- Stinging sensation may occur for 1-2 minutes. Notify your doctor if it persists for longer.
- Make sure to use within 4 weeks of opening the bottle.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Oligosaccharides.
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
OPHTHAL
Action Class
Tear substitues
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Lacrigel Ocular Lubricant
Once A Day
64%
Twice A Day
16%
Thrice A Day
12%
Four Times A *
7%
*Four Times A Day
What are you using Lacrigel Ophthalmic Solution for?
Others
100%
How much was the improvement?
Excellent
37%
Average
37%
Poor
27%
What were the side-effects while using Lacrigel Ocular Lubricant?
No Side Effec*
100%
*No Side Effect
How do you take Lacrigel Ophthalmic Solution?
With food
100%
Please rate Lacrigel Ocular Lubricant on price
Expensive
33%
Not Expensive
33%
Average
33%
FAQs
What is Lacrigel Ocular Lubricant?
Lacrigel Ocular Lubricant belongs to a class of medicines called eye lubricants or artificial tears. It is available as eye drops. It is used to soothe irritation, burning and discomfort of dry eye conditions. One may experience such conditions because of deficient tear production, infrequent blinking, smoke, wind, pollution, extended use of computer screen or television, medical treatment or dry atmospheric conditions. Lacrigel Ocular Lubricant may also be used to aid insertion of lenses or to make the lenses more comfortable while wearing.
Is Lacrigel Ocular Lubricant effective?
Lacrigel Ocular Lubricant is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Lacrigel Ocular Lubricant too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.
How should Lacrigel Ocular Lubricant be used?
If you are using it for dry eyes, instil 1 or 2 drops in the affected eye(s) as needed. If you are using it to lubricate soft and rigid gas-permeable lenses, apply 1 to 2 drops to each eye with the lenses on as needed or as directed by your doctor. Blink several times after pouring the drops. Consult your doctor if you are not sure.
In which conditions is the use of Lacrigel Ocular Lubricant avoided?
Use of Lacrigel Ocular Lubricant should be avoided in patients who are allergic to Lacrigel Ocular Lubricant or any of its components. However, if you are not aware of any allergy or if you are using Lacrigel Ocular Lubricant for the first time, consult your doctor.
What are the side effects of Lacrigel Ocular Lubricant?
You may experience visual disturbances and eye discharge while using this medicine. Some other side effects of this medicine include redness of the eye, eye irritation, burning and discomfort, eyelid swelling and itching of the eye. If any of these side effects bother you, please consult your doctor.
How should Lacrigel Ocular Lubricant be stored?
Store at or below 25°C and out of the reach of children. Do not touch the tip of the container to any surface or eye(s), Replace the cap after every use. Remember not to use the eye drops after the expiry date or after 30 days of opening it.
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Name: Sunways India Pvt Ltd
Address: 1002-1003, 10th Floor, Windfall, Sahar Plaza, J.B.Nagar, Andheri-Kurla Road, Andheri (East), Mumbai-400059. Maharashtra, India.
Country of origin: India
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