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Andre I-Kul Eye Drops
Manufactured byINTAS PHARMACEUTICALS LTD
ContainsCamphor (0.01 %w/v) + Menthol (0.005 %w/v) + Naphazoline (0.05 %w/v) + Phenylephrine (0.12 %w/v)
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Description
Andre I-Kul Eye Drops is a combination of Camphor, Menthol, Naphazoline, and Phenylephrine. This medicine helps to treat symptoms of an eye allergy such as itchiness, redness, burning sensation, etc.
Andre I-Kul Eye Drops may cause side effects such as blurred vision, burning sensation in your eyes, eye pain, etc. Consult your doctor if these symptoms persist or worsen. Avoid driving vehicles or operating machines if you experience these symptoms after administering this medicine.
Andre I-Kul Eye Drops should be administered as directed by your doctor. Consult your doctor if you use contact lenses.
Andre I-Kul Eye Drops should be avoided if you are allergic to it. Close evaluation with respect to your current medicines is necessary to avoid any undesired side effects. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or are planning a pregnancy consult your doctor before administering this medication.
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Substitutes
List of substitutes for Andre I-Kul Eye Drops
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Andre I-Kul Eye Drops
Blurred vision
Burning sensation of eyes
Headache
Dizziness
Eye pain
Eye irritation
Uses of Andre I-Kul Eye Drops
What is it prescribed for?
Allergic conjunctivitis
Allergic conjunctivitis is the inflammation (swelling) of your conjunctiva (the clear tissue that covers the white part of your eye and the inner surface of your eyelids) due to allergy. Symptoms may include redness, itchiness of your eyes and increased tears. Andre I-Kul Eye Drops is used in the treatment of allergic conjunctivitis.
Concerns
Commonly asked questions
How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
The time required by Andre I-Kul Eye Drops to show its effect is not clinically known.How long do the effects of this medicine last?
The duration for which Andre I-Kul Eye Drops remains effective is not clinically known.Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.Is this a habit forming medicine?
No habit-forming tendencies have been reported with Andre I-Kul Eye Drops.Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
Due to a lack of safety and efficacy studies, the risk to your developing foetus due to Andre I-Kul Eye Drops is not known. Hence this medicine is not recommended during pregnancy unless necessary. If you are pregnant, consult your doctor.Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
It is not known whether Andre I-Kul Eye Drops passes into breastmilk. Hence this medicine is not recommended during breastfeeding unless necessary. If you are breastfeeding, consult your doctor.
Allergy
Avoid Andre I-Kul Eye Drops if you are allergic to it. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of your face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc.
Glaucoma
Glaucoma is a condition in which your intraocular pressure (fluid pressure inside your eyeballs) is abnormally high that can lead to optic nerve damage and eventual loss of your vision. Andre I-Kul Eye Drops is not recommended if you have this condition due to the increased risk of worsening your condition.
Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs)
Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) are a class of medicines used to treat depression. Andre I-Kul Eye Drops is not recommended if you are on treatment with MAOIs or have taken them within the last 14 days due to the increased risk of severe side effects.
Eye surgery
Andre I-Kul Eye Drops is not recommended if you had an eye surgery or have other serious eye problems due to the increased risk of worsening your condition.
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
Due to a lack of safety and efficacy studies, the risk to your developing foetus due to Andre I-Kul Eye Drops is not known. Hence this medicine is not recommended during pregnancy unless necessary. If you are pregnant, consult your doctor.
Breast-feeding
It is not known whether Andre I-Kul Eye Drops passes into breastmilk. Hence this medicine is not recommended during breastfeeding unless necessary. If you are breastfeeding, consult your doctor.
General warnings
Driving or Operating machines
Andre I-Kul Eye Drops may cause blurred vision or discomfort in your eyes (pain/irritation, etc). If you experience such symptoms after administering this medicine, avoid driving vehicles or operating machines.
Other medicines
Andre I-Kul Eye Drops may interact with other medicines and may cause undesired side effects. Inform your doctor about your current medicines including any herbs or supplements before taking this medicine.
Contact lens
Do not wear contact lenses if you experience dryness in your eyes. Andre I-Kul Eye Drops should not be administered while wearing contact lenses. Consult your doctor regarding the use of contact lenses while on treatment with this medicine.
Missed Dose
Try not to skip a dose of Andre I-Kul Eye Drops. Administer the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed one. Do not double the dose to compensate for a missed one.
Overdose
Since Andre I-Kul Eye Drops is intended for external use, the likelihood of side effects due to an overdose is low. However, do not administer more than the prescribed dose.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Instructions
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine
Antihypertensives
Quinidine
Tricyclic Antidepressants
Cardiac glycosides
Disease interactions
Disease
Information not available.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
Andre I-Kul Eye Drops is meant for external use in your eyes only. Administer it as directed by your doctor.
Avoid touching the tip of the dropper against your eye or other surfaces. Close the cover of the bottle after administration to keep it clean and free from contamination. Do not wipe or rinse the dropper tip.
Administer Andre I-Kul Eye Drops at around the same time daily for the ease of remembrance. Do not discontinue this medicine without consulting your doctor.
Do not give Andre I-Kul Eye Drops to others even if their condition appears to be the same as yours.
Miscelleneous
How it works
Andre I-Kul Eye Drops is a combination of Camphor, Menthol, Naphazoline, and Phenylephrine.
Camphor and Menthol produces a cooling effect and provides relief from the itchiness and burning sensation of your eyes.
Naphazoline and Phenylephrine work by narrowing the blood vessels in your eyes, reducing the blood flow and thereby providing relief from the redness in your eyes.
Legal Status
Classification
Category
Ophthalmic preparations
Schedule
Schedule H
Pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. 2021. Camphor. [online] Available at: < [Accessed 29 November 2021].
Pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. 2021. Menthol. [online] Available at: < [Accessed 29 November 2021].
Medicines.org.uk. 2021. Optrex Bloodshot Eye Drops - Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) - (emc). [online] Available at: < [Accessed 29 November 2021].
Medicines.org.uk. 2021. [online] Available at: < [Accessed 29 November 2021].
Pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. 2021. Phenylephrine. [online] Available at: < [Accessed 29 November 2021].
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Information on this page was last updated on 30 Nov 2021
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