Tear Eye Drop

Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium Eye prep
1 % w/v
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.
Pack size 10ml
Dispensing mode
Source
Agent
Retail Price 238.40 NPR

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Indications

Tear Eye Drop is used for: Dry Eyes. For the temporary relief of burning, irritation and discomfort due to dryness of the eye or exposure to wind or sun.

Adult Dose

For drops/gels: Instill 1 or 2 drops in the affected eye(s) as needed.

Child Dose

Safety and efficacy not established

Renal Dose

Administration

Contra Indications

It is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to any ingredient of this formulation.

Precautions

For external use only. If you experience eye pain, changes in vision, continued redness or irritation of the eye or if your symptoms continue for more than 3 days or become worse, check with your doctor. Lactation Unknown if distributed in human breast milk; unlikely to be absorbed systemically

Pregnancy-Lactation

Interactions

Adverse Effects

Side effects of Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium Eye prep : Vision may be temporarily blurred when this product is first used. Also, minor burning/stinging/irritation may temporarily occur.

Mechanism of Action

Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium are polymer in nature. It is a clear and colorless aqueous solution. This medication lubricates the surface of the eye in the same way as natural tears. Relieves the symptoms of dry eye in two ways. Firstly it provides lubricating and hydrating protective shield on the ocular surface of the eye and then it works below the tear film to provide protection to the cornea.

Note

Tear 1 % w/v Eye Drop manufactured by Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.. Its generic name is Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium Eye prep. Tear is availble in Nepal. Farmaco Nepal drug index information on Tear Eye Drop is not intended for diagnosis, medical advice or treatment; neither intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment.

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