Lacrigel Ocular Lubricant: View Uses, Side Effects, Price and Substitutes | 1mg (2024)

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Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose (2% w/v)

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Store below 30°C

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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 usually taken when needed. Use the number of drops as advised by your doctor. Wait for at least 5-10 minutes before delivering any other medication in the same eye to avoid dilution. Do not use a bottle if the seal is broken before you open it. Always wash your hands and do not touch the end of the dropper. This could infect your eye. This medicine may require long-term use and can be taken safely for as long as you need it.

The most common side effects of using this medicine are blurred or altered vision, and sometimes pain in the eye. Let your doctor know if you experience these symptoms but they are usually temporary. Do not drive, use machinery, or do any activity that requires clear vision until you are sure you can do it safely. Consult your doctor if your condition does not improve or if the side effects bother you.

This medicine is not likely to affect or be affected by other medicines you use but tell your doctor if you have ever had glaucoma. Lacrigel Ocular Lubricant is suitable for use with all types of contact lens.

Uses of Lacrigel Ophthalmic Solution

  • Dry eyes

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.

How Lacrigel Ophthalmic Solution works

Lacrigel Ocular Lubricant is a lubricant. It works similar to natural tears and provides temporary relief from burning and discomfort due to dryness of the eye.

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

What if you forget to take Lacrigel Ophthalmic Solution?

If you miss a dose of Lacrigel Ocular Lubricant, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Lacrigel Ocular Lubricant

₹114/Ophthalmic Solution

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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.
  • 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 Substitutes

Patient concerns

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Hi I took LASIK one year back but I'm facing constant headache and severe dry eyes Also I tried eye drops like Systems Ultra and Option Fusion nothing works

Dr. Richa Jain

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Dry eyes is the common side effect after lasik

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Eyes are dry. And Full of gids. Not opening in morning. Stuck type , resulting in blur vision

Dr. Richa Jain

Ophthalmology

Use eyedrop refresh tears liquigel thrice daily. N visit for examination for dry eyes

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Hello doctor,I am a student so I sleep late and I rarely get a sleep of more than 7 hours and there's significant usage of phone while I'm awake. My eyesight seems to be normal but when I wake up in the morning, my eyelids are heavy and I find it difficult to keep my eyes open and there is minor irritation in the eyes. It goes away as the day progresses and after I wash my eyes properly in the morning. Please let me know what could be the problem and what medicine should I take to counter it. Thanks a lot :)

Dr. Richa Jain

Ophthalmology

It cud be because of dry eyes. . Use eyedrop refresh tears 4 times a day

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my previous doctors prescribed flogel, loc tears, systane ultra, restasis etc. But foreign body sensation still persists after using abovementioned medicines for 6 months. Its difficult to stay nearby glowing bulbs. Plz help.

Dr. Richa Jain

Ophthalmology

The treatment is of dry eyes and it's OK. Visit eye doctor again for examination

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i ordered for OPTIVE FUSION 5 MG EYE DROP and chemist offered me OPTIVE 5 MG EYE DROP, can i choose the same or should i go for only optive fusion is there any difference both eye drop as both are subsitute of each other.

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Ophthalmology

If eyes are too dry. . Optive fusion is better. For mild cases optive will suffice

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Very dry skin. Very dry eyes. Can't concentrate because eyes feel too dry and chapped.

Dr. Atul Jain

Dermatology

Moisturex soft cream twice a day for skinFor eye you should visit eye specialist

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User feedback

Patients taking Lacrigel Ocular Lubricant

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What are you using Lacrigel Ophthalmic Solution for?

Others

100%

How much was the improvement?

Excellent

43%

Average

35%

Poor

22%

What were the side-effects while using Lacrigel Ocular Lubricant?

Eye redness

21%

Blurred visio*

21%

No Side Effec*

21%

Eye irritatio*

16%

Eye pain

16%

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Blurred vision, No Side Effect, Eye irritation

How do you take Lacrigel Ophthalmic Solution?

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72%

With food

22%

Empty stomach

6%

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Please rate Lacrigel Ocular Lubricant on price

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Expensive

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20%

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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References

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  3. Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose (Ophthalmic Solution) [Package Insert]. Bangalore, India: Alcon Laboratories (India) Pvt Ltd.

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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
Expires on or after: March, 2025

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