Tears Gel 0.2% 10gm

Requires Prescription (YES/NO)

Yes

Generics

Polyacrylic Acid

Used For

Dry Eyes

How it works

It contains the active ingredient, carbomer (polyacrylic acid). It is used to make your eyes more comfortable when they feel dry. It is one of a group of eye drops called ‘artificial tears’.

Dosage

Polyacrylic Acid

Side Effects

You may experience the following reactions in your eyes:Very common side effects (may affect more than 1 in 10 people): Blurred vision ; Common side effects (may affect up to 1 in 10 people): eye discomfort, eyelid crusting, eye irritation.Uncommon side effects (may affect up to 1 in 100 people): Eye swelling, eye pain, itchy eye, eye redness, increased tear production.

Drug Interactions

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are using, have recently used or might use any other medicines. If you are using other eye drop or eye ointment medicines, wait at least 5 minutes between each medicine. It should always be the last eye drops used.

Indication

It is used to make your eyes more comfortable when they feel dry.

When not to Use

Do not use if you are allergic to any of the ingredients .

Precaution

Take your lenses out before you put the drops in your eyes. Don’t put the lenses back in for at least 30 minutes .

Warning 1

If you need to use more than one kind of eye drops wait 5 minutes between treatments. It should always be the last of the eye drops used.

Warning 2

If you have problems with your eyes apart from sore or dry eyes talk to your doctor or pharmacist before you start to use the medicine.

Warning 3

If you experience eye pain, vision changes, irritation of the eyes, persistent redness, or if the condition worsens or persists, discontinue use and consult your doctor.

Pregnancy category

Always consult your physician before using any medicine.

Storage (YES/NO)

Store this medicine at room temperature, away from direct light and heat.