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Artificial Tears Drops 10ml

Artificial Tears Drops 10ml

About Artificial Tears Drops 10ml

Artificial Tears Drops 10ml belongs to the class of medicines called 'ophthalmic lubricants' generally used to treat dry eye disease and in eye surgeries. Dry eye disease is a common condition that occurs if you don't produce enough tears or if you produce poor-quality tears. This tear instability leads to inflammation and damage to the eye's surface.

Artificial Tears Drops 10ml contains 'Hypromellose'. Artificial Tears Drops 10ml works by increasing tear viscosity in the eye. In this way, it provides temporary relief from burning and discomfort.

Eye drops/eye gel is available for external use only. Some minor side effects are blurred vision, eye pain, foreign body sensation in the eyes, eye irritation, and eye redness. If it persists, take the advice of your doctor.

Before using this Artificial Tears Drops 10ml, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any one of the medicine components. Do not touch the tip of the eye drops/eye gel container to avoid contamination, and replace the cap tightly after each use. Do not use a solution, which is colour changed, and cloudy in appearance. Use before the expiration date. Do not change or stop the dose of medicine without informing your doctor. Do not drive or use machinery or perform any activity until your vision is clear, as Artificial Tears Drops 10ml causes temporary blurred vision.

Uses of Artificial Tears Drops 10ml

Dry eye and in eye surgeries.

Medicinal Benefits

Artificial Tears Drops 10ml contains 'Hypromellose' which belongs to the class of medicines called 'ophthalmic lubricants' generally used to treat dry eye disease. Artificial Tears Drops 10ml works by increasing tear viscosity in the eye. In this way, it provides temporary relief from burning and discomfort. Artificial Tears Drops 10ml used as a surgical aid during eye surgeries such as cataract extraction, lens implantation, to prevent damage to the cornea, to facilitate the ease of operating, as well as to reduce the risk of postoperative complications

Directions for Use

Eye drops: Wash your hands thoroughly with water before and after use. Lie down and tilt your head backwards. Pull your lower eyelid gently with your index finger to form a pocket. Instil the number of drops advised by the doctor into the pocket of the lower eyelid. Close your eyes for 1-2 minutes. Do not touch the tip of the dropper as it may contaminate the contents. Do not place the tip directly into the eye while instilling the drop. If the dropper touches the eye, immediately squeeze two to three drops onto the tissue and wipe the dropper’s tip with saltwater. Discard any unused medicine after completing the course of therapy or within 4 weeks after opening the bottle.Eye gel: Lie down and tilt your head backwards. Pull your lower eyelid gently with your index finger to form a pocket. Squeeze a tiny amount of the gel into the pocket of the lower eyelid. Close your eyes for 1-2 minutes.Eye injection: Artificial Tears Drops 10ml will be administered by a healthcare professional; do not self-administer.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Artificial Tears Drops 10ml

  • Blurred vision
  • Eye pain
  • Foreign body sensation in eyes
  • Eye irritation
  • Eye redness

Drug Warnings

Before using this Artificial Tears Drops 10ml, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any one of the medicine components. Do not touch the tip of the eye drops/eye gel container to avoid contamination, and replace the cap tightly after each use. Do not use a solution which is colour changed and cloudy in appearance. You should take this medicine as prescribed by your doctor.Use before the expiration date. Do not change or stop the dose of medicine without informing your doctor. Do not drive or use machinery or perform any activity until your vision is clear, as Artificial Tears Drops 10ml causes temporary blurred vision. Do not use Artificial Tears Drops 10ml with contact lenses. If usage of contact lenses is allowed, remove them before administration of the medicine, and you can reinsert the contact lenses 10 to 15 minutes post-administration. Eye injection is administered during eye surgeries, your surgeon will give you appropriate instructions regarding the usage of contact lenses.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interactions: Before using this product, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and nonprescription/herbal products you may use, especially of other eye medications.

Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Artificial Tears Drops 10ml should be used only with a doctor's advice in patients with glaucoma (increased pressure inside the eye).

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Take fish in your diet which has omega-3 fatty acids that may counter dry eyes.
  • Leafy greens are rich in vitamin C which contributes to eye health.
  • Drink more water, it has a big part to play in tear production.
  • Avoid air blowing in your eyes
  • Take eye breaks during long tasks and keep your computer screen below eye level.
  • Stop smoking and avoid drinking alcohol.
  • Use eyeglasses when you are going out.

Special Advise

  • If you wear contact lenses, remove them before using Artificial Tears Drops 10ml. 
  • Tell your doctor if your eye condition persists or worsens after 3 days. 

Disease/Condition Glossary

Dry eye disease: Dry eye disease is a common condition that occurs when your tears are not able to provide adequate lubrication for your eyes. the tearing instability leads to inflammation and damage of the eyes' surface. Symptoms include burning sensation, sensitivity to light, eye redness, a sensation of having something in your eyes, watery eyes, blurred vision. It is caused by disruption of the healthy tear film by hormonal changes, autoimmune disease, inflamed eyelid glands, ageing, by keeping contact lens and by using some medications like antihistamines (fexofenadine), and the people who have undergone laser eye surgery.

Eye surgeries: Eye surgery, also known as ocular surgery, is surgery performed on the eye. Some of the eye surgeries are blepharoplasty (To repair droopy eyelids, the doctor makes a small incision or incisions to remove skin and muscle and to remove or reposition fat). Cataract surgery (the lens inside your eye that has become cloudy is removed and replaced with an artificial lens to restore clear vision).

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