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Ocu Tear Eye Drops
Manufactured byAPPASAMY ASSOCIATES
ContainsChlorbutol (5 mg) + Polyvinyl Alcohol (14 mg) + Povidone Iodine (6 mg)
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Description
Ocu Tear Eye Drops is a combination of Chlorbutol, Polyvinyl Alcohol, and Povidone Iodine. It is used in the treatment of dry eyes (an eye condition that occurs when the eyes do not produce enough tears or when the tears evaporate too quickly). Ocu Tear Eye Drops provides relief from symptoms such as burning sensation, itching, irritation, or discomfort in your eyes.
Ocu Tear Eye Drops may cause side effects such as eye pain, irritation, and vision disturbances. These symptoms usually subside on their own. However, consult your doctor if these symptoms remain for a long time or become severe. Also, avoid driving vehicles or operating machines immediately after instilling the eye drops, as it may cause temporary blurring of vision.
Ocu Tear Eye Drops can be used when needed or as prescribed by your doctor. Inform your doctor if you develop an eye infection while using this medicine.
Ocu Tear Eye Drops is not recommended for use if you are allergic to it. Inform your doctor if you are using any other eye drops to avoid undesired effects. Ocu Tear Eye Drops is safe for use in pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
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Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Ocu Tear Eye Drops
Eye pain
Eye irritation
Blurred vision
Eye discomfort
Watery eyes
Uses of Ocu Tear Eye Drops
What is it prescribed for?
Dry eyes
A dry eye is a common condition in which your tears are not able to provide sufficient lubrication for your eyes. Ocu Tear Eye Drops is used to treat dryness of the eye and provides relief from burning sensation and irritation of the eyes.
Concerns
Commonly asked questions
How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
The effect of Ocu Tear Eye Drops can be seen immediately after administration.How long do the effects of this medicine last?
The time duration for which Ocu Tear Eye Drops remains active in your body 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 were reported with Ocu Tear Eye Drops.Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
Due to the lack of relevant safety information during pregnancy, use Ocu Tear Eye Drops only upon your doctor's recommendation.Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
Due to the lack of relevant safety information during breastfeeding, use Ocu Tear Eye Drops only upon your doctor's recommendation.
Allergy
Avoid using Ocu Tear Eye Drops if you are allergic to it. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms such as severe itching, redness, eye irritation, blurred vision, or sensitivity to light.
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
Due to the lack of relevant safety information during pregnancy, use Ocu Tear Eye Drops only upon your doctor's recommendation.
Breast-feeding
Due to the lack of relevant safety information during breastfeeding, use Ocu Tear Eye Drops only upon your doctor's recommendation.
General warnings
External use only
Ocu Tear Eye Drops should only be used for external application in your eyes.
Contamination
To avoid contamination, do not touch the tip of the container to any surface. Close the cap after using Ocu Tear Eye Drops. Appropriate precautions should be taken to prevent the contamination of the container.
Driving or operating machines
Ocu Tear Eye Drops may cause short-term blurring of vision, pain/irritation/discomfort in the eyes. If you experience such symptoms, avoid driving vehicles or operating machines.
Missed Dose
Ocu Tear Eye Drops may be used on an as-needed basis. However, if you are on a scheduled dosage regimen, instill the missed dose of Ocu Tear Eye Drops as soon as you remember. However, do not double the dose to make up for the missed one.
Overdose
As Ocu Tear Eye Drops is for external use only, the chances of severe symptoms due to an overdose is unlikely. However, do not use more than the prescribed dose. Also, ingestion of this medicine may cause harm, and immediate medical attention may be required.
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.
Use Ocu Tear Eye Drops as per the instructions given on the label. Wash your hands before and after use.
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.
Do not use Ocu Tear Eye Drops for more than 30 days after breaking the seal.
Avoid using Ocu Tear Eye Drops if the solution is cloudy or the colour has changed.
Miscelleneous
How it works
Ocu Tear Eye Drops helps to keep your eyes moist. Thus, it provides relief from symptoms such as irritation, burning sensation, dryness, and discomfort in your eyes.
Legal Status
Classification
Category
Ophthalmic lubricants and irrigations
Schedule
Schedule H
Pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. 2021. Povidone-iodine. [online] Available at: < [Accessed 23 September 2021].
Pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. 2021. Polyvinyl alcohol. [online] Available at: < [Accessed 22 November 2021].
Pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. 2021. Chlorobutanol. [online] Available at: < [Accessed 20 April 2021].
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Information on this page was last updated on 25 Jan 2022
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