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Generic Names:
Lubricating Eye Drops
Uses:
Treats and prevents irritation caused by dry eyes.
Therapeutic Classes:
Lubricant, Ocular, Ophthalmologic Agent
Forms:
Liquid, Gel/Jelly, Drop
How it’s taken:
Into the eye
What is Lubricant Eye Drops used for?
What form(s) does Lubricant Eye Drops come in
Liquid
Gel/Jelly
Drop
What are common Lubricant Eye Drops doses?
Bottle 15ml of 0.4-0.3%
Common Lubricant Eye Drops prescriptions
Lubricant Eye Drops 15ml of 0.4-0.3% bottle
How to take Lubricant Eye Drops
Your doctor will tell you how much of this medicine to use and how often. Do not use more medicine or use it more often than your doctor tells you to.
If you are using this medicine without a prescription, follow the instructions on the medicine label.
Wash your hands before and after using the medicine.
If the medicine has changed color or looks cloudy, do not use it.
Lie down or tilt your head back. With your index finger, pull down the lower lid of your eye to form a pocket.
Hold the dropper close to your eye with the other hand. Do not let the tip of the dropper touch your eye. Drop the correct number of drops into the pocket made between your lower lid and eyeball.
Gently close your eyes. Place your index finger over the inner corner of your eye for 1 minute.
Do not rinse or wipe the dropper or allow it to touch anything. Put the cap on the bottle right away. Keep the bottle upright when you are not using it.
If you are using the single-use container, open a new container for each dose of this medicine. Open the container by completely twisting off the tab. Do not pull the tab off. After using the medicine, dispose of the container and any medicine left in it. Do not keep any leftover medicine to use later.
What to do if you miss a dose of Lubricant Eye Drops
If you miss a dose or forget to use your medicine, use it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to use the medicine and skip the missed dose.
Do not use extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.
Keep all medicine away from children and never share your medicine with anyone.
Lubricant Eye Drops contraindications
You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to carboxymethylcellulose.
Lubricant Eye Drops warnings
Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
If your symptoms do not get better within 3 days or if they get worse, call your doctor.
If you hurt your eye, develop an eye infection, or need to have eye surgery, talk with your doctor right away. You may need to change your medicine or stop using it.
You may have blurred vision for a short time after using a dose of Celluvisc®. This is normal. Avoid driving, using machines, or doing anything else that could be dangerous if you cannot see well.
Lubricant Eye Drops interactions
Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
If your symptoms do not get better within 3 days or if they get worse, call your doctor.
You may have blurred vision for a short time after using a dose of Celluvisc®. This is normal. Avoid driving, using machines, or doing anything else that could be dangerous if you cannot see well.
If you hurt your eye, develop an eye infection, or need to have eye surgery, talk with your doctor right away. You may need to change your medicine or stop using it.
