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Description
Eyemist Eye Drops is an artificial tear, used to relieve the dryness of your eyes. It works by lubricating the eyes and reducing irritation and burning sensations caused by lack of tear production.
Eyemist Eye Drops has some common side effects like blurred vision, eye pain, redness of the eyes, etc. These side effects may subside by themselves with time. However, consult your doctor if they bother you for a longer time or become severe. Do not use this medicine if you are allergic to it.
Eyemist Eye Drops is for use in the eyes only. Follow all the instructions given by your doctor. Do not use more than the recommended dose. If you are wearing contact lenses, remove them before instilling this medicine. Avoid touching the tip of the bottle with your hands and replace the cap tightly after use to prevent contamination.
Eyemist Eye Drops may not be suitable for everyone. Inform your doctor if you have any other eye problems. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before using this medicine.
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Substitutes
List of substitutes for Eyemist Eye Drops
Tears Naturale II Lubricant Eye Drops
Alcon Laboratories
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Eyemist Eye Drops
Blurred vision
Eye pain
Redness of the eye
Uses of Eyemist Eye Drops
What is it prescribed for?
Dry eyes
Dry eye is a common condition that occurs when your eyes do not produce enough tears to provide adequate lubrication for your eyes. Eyemist Eye Drops is used in the treatment of dry eye conditions associated with the use of visual display units and TVs, infrequent blinking, certain medical treatments, atmospheric pollution, drying atmospheres like air-conditioning, central heating, wind, and sun, etc.
Concerns
Commonly asked questions
How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
The amount of time required for Eyemist Eye Drops to show its action is not clinically established.How long do the effects of this medicine last?
The amount of time for which Eyemist Eye Drops remains active in your body is not clinically established.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 were reported for Eyemist Eye Drops.Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
Eyemist Eye Drops is not recommended for use during pregnancy unless necessary. Hence, consult your doctor if you are pregnant.Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
Eyemist Eye Drops is not recommended for use while breastfeeding unless necessary. Hence, consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding.
Allergy
Avoid using Eyemist Eye Drops if you are allergic to it. Serious allergic reactions to this medicine are rare. However, seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), breathing difficulty, etc.
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
Eyemist Eye Drops is not recommended for use during pregnancy unless necessary. Hence, consult your doctor if you are pregnant.
Breast-feeding
Eyemist Eye Drops is not recommended for use while breastfeeding unless necessary. Hence, consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding.
General warnings
Driving vehicles or operating machines
Use of Eyemist Eye Drops may cause temporary blurring of the vision immediately after instilling this medicine. Avoid performing activities such as driving vehicles or operating machines until your vision is clear.
Contact lens
If you are wearing contact lenses, remove the lenses before instilling Eyemist Eye Drops and reinsert them 10 to 15 minutes post-administration.
Use of other ophthalmic medicines
Inform your doctor if you are using any other eye drops or eye ointment as they may interact with Eyemist Eye Drops and cause undesired effects.
Missed Dose
Instill the missed dose of Eyemist Eye Drops as soon as you remember. However, skip the missed dose if it is time for your next scheduled dose. Do not instill a double dose to make up for the missed dose.
Overdose
As Eyemist Eye Drops is intended for external use, the likelihood of side effects due to an overdose is low. However, do not instill 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
Disease interactions
Disease
Information not available.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
Eyemist Eye Drops is meant for external use only. Instill this medicine in your eyes as instructed by your doctor.
Do not administer in larger or smaller amounts than advised. Consult your doctor if you experience any undesirable effects that persist or worsen.
Avoid touching the tip of the dropper with your hands, or let it touch your eye or any other surface to prevent contamination. Close the lid of the bottle tightly after use.
Use this medicine for the recommended duration for better results.
Miscelleneous
How it works
Eyemist Eye Drops, also known as artificial tears, works by lubricating the surface of your eyes. Thus it relieves eye dryness and irritation.
Legal Status
Classification
Category
Ophthalmic lubricants and irrigations
Schedule
OTC
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Information on this page was last updated on 2 Aug 2022
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