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Description
Optive 0.5% Eye Drops is known as artificial tears. 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). This medicine provides relief from symptoms such as burning, itching, irritation, or discomfort in your eyes.
Optive 0.5% 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 stay for a long time or if they become severe. Avoid driving or operating machines if you experience these symptoms.
Optive 0.5% Eye Drops can be used when needed or as prescribed by your doctor. Consult your doctor if you use contact lenses. Inform your doctor if you develop an eye infection while using this medicine.
Optive 0.5% 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. Optive 0.5% Eye Drops is safe for use in pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
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Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Optive 0.5% Eye Drops
Eye pain and discomfort
Eye irritation
Visual disturbances
Uses of Optive 0.5% 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. Optive 0.5% Eye Drops is used to treat dryness of the eye and provides temporary relief from burning, irritation, and pricking sensation of the eyes.
Concerns
Commonly asked questions
How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
The effect of Optive 0.5% Eye Drops can be seen immediately after administration.How long do the effects of this medicine last?
The time for which Optive 0.5% 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 Optive 0.5% Eye Drops.Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
Optive 0.5% Eye Drops is considered safe for use in pregnancy.Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
Optive 0.5% Eye Drops is considered safe for use while breastfeeding.
Allergy
Avoid using Optive 0.5% 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
Optive 0.5% Eye Drops is considered safe for use in pregnancy.
Breast-feeding
Optive 0.5% Eye Drops is considered safe for use while breastfeeding.
General warnings
External use only
Optive 0.5% Eye Drops should be used for external application only on your eyes.
Contamination
To avoid contamination, do not touch the tip of the container to any surface. Close the cap after using Optive 0.5% Eye Drops. Appropriate precautions should be taken to prevent the contamination of the container.
Driving or operating machines
Optive 0.5% 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
If your doctor has prescribed this medicine, instil the missed dose of Optive 0.5% Eye Drops as soon as you remember. However, do not double the dose to make up for the missed one.
Overdose
As Optive 0.5% Eye Drops is for external use only, the chance of an overdose is unlikely. However, do not use more than the prescribed dose. Also, the internal consumption of this medicine should be avoided.
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 Optive 0.5% Eye Drops as per the instructions present 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 Optive 0.5% Eye Drops for more than 30 days after breaking the seal.
Avoid using Optive 0.5% Eye Drops if the solution is cloudy or the colour has changed.
Miscelleneous
How it works
Optive 0.5% Eye Drops helps to keep your eyes moist. Thus, it provides relief from symptoms such as irritation, burning sensation, dryness, and discomfort of your eyes.
Legal Status
Classification
Category
Ophthalmic lubricants and irrigations
Schedule
OTC
Dailymed.nlm.nih.gov. 2021. DailyMed - REFRESH TEARS LUBRICANT- carboxymethylcellulose sodium solution/ drops. [online] Available at: < [Accessed 31 August 2021].
Allergan-web-cdn-prod.azureedge.net. 2021. [online] Available at: < [Accessed 31 August 2021].
Medicines.org.uk. 2021. [online] Available at: < [Accessed 31 August 2021].
Medicines.org.uk. 2021. Celluvisc 0.5% w/v, eye drops, solution - Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) - (emc). [online] Available at: < [Accessed 31 August 2021].
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Information on this page was last updated on 31 Jan 2022
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