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Aquasurge Max Eye Drops

Manufactured by: BAUSCH & LOMB INDIA PVT. LTD.
Composition: Carboxymethyl Cellulose
Prescription Required: No
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Description

Carboxymethyl cellulose, which is the main constituent of Aquasurge Max Eye Drops is obtained from cellulose and is used for the relief of burning, itching, the discomfort of eyes caused due to dryness or exposure to the sun or the wind.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Aquasurge Max Eye Drops

  • Visual disturbances
  • Eye irritation
  • Eye painrare
SEVERE
Contact your doctor immediately if any of these symptoms are experienced on a regular basis.
RARE
Observed in a small fraction of population.
This is not an exhaustive list of side effects. Please inform your doctor if you experience any adverse reaction to the medication.

Highlights

Commonly asked questions for Aquasurge Max Eye Drops

Onset of action

The effect of this medicine can be seen immediately after application.

Duration of effect

This medicine is externally applied and hence the duration of action is subject to vary depending on time and manner of application, posture etc.

Safe with alcohol?

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Is it habit forming?

No habit forming tendencies were reported.

Usage in pregnancy?

This medicine can be used by pregnant women.

Usage while breast-feeding?

This medicine can be used by breastfeeding women.

Substitutes

List of substitutes for Aquasurge Max Eye Drops

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Aquasurge Max Eye Drops, and hence can be used as its substitute.
Celluvisc 1% Eye Drops
Allergan India Ltd.
Flogel 1% Eye Drops
Cipla Ltd.
Lubrex 1% Eye Drops
Micro Labs Ltd.
Refresh Liquigel 1% Eye Drops
Allergan India Ltd.
Richgel Tears 1% Eye Drops
Sun Pharma Laboratories Ltd.

What is it prescribed for?

Uses of Aquasurge Max Eye Drops

  • Eye dryness

    This medicine is used for the temporary relief of burning, irritation, pricking sensation of the eyes due to dryness.
  • Prevention of irritation

    This medicine is also used as an eye protectant to prevent any further irritation.

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When not to use?

Contraindications of Aquasurge Max Eye Drops

  • Allergy

    This medicine is not recommended for use if you have a history of allergy to the active constituent or any other ingredient present along with it.

Dosage

  • Missed Dose

    Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. Do not apply in large quantities to make for the missed dose.
  • Overdose

    Since this medicine is for external use only, the chance of an overdose is highly unlikely. However, internal consumption of this medicine should be avoided.

Interactions

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.

Disease interactions

  • Disease

    Information not available.

Food interactions

  • Information not available.

Lab interactions

  • Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.

General Instructions

This medicine should be applied with caution following all the instructions present on the label. Wash your hands before use and take suitable precautionary measures to prevent contamination of the container.

Warnings

Warnings for special population

  • Pregnancy

    - This medicine can be used by pregnant women.
  • Breast-feeding

    - This medicine can be used by breastfeeding women.

General warnings

  • External use

    - This medicine should be used for external applications alone. Internal consumption can lead to harmful side effects.
  • Blurring of vision

    - This medicine can cause temporary blurring of vision and hence you should refrain from driving or using heavy machinery immediately after applying it.
  • Contamination of container

    - Do not touch the tip of the container with any surface. The cap should be tightly closed post use. Appropriate precautions should be taken to prevent the contamination of the container.

Other details

  • Usage does not depend on food timings
  • To be taken as instructed by doctor
  • May cause sleepiness

How it works

This medicine acts by providing temporary lubrication to the eyes.

Legal Status

Approved
Approved
Approved
Approved

Classification

Category
Ophthalmic lubricants and irrigations
Schedule
OTC

References

  • DailyMed - Refresh tears lubricant- carboxymethylcellulose sodium solution/ drops [Internet]. Dailymed.nlm.nih.gov. 2017 [cited 17 April 2017]. Available from: https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=3b94f67c-d675-4e16-846a-3ca39b0405e0
  • [Internet]. Fao.org. 2017 [cited 16 November 2017]. Available from: http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-additives/specs/Monograph1/additive-396-m1.pdf
  • Carboxymethylcellulose Ophthalmic Solution 0.5% - Sentiss Pharma Pvt. Ltd. [Internet]. Sentiss Pharma Pvt. Ltd. 2017 [cited 16 November 2017]. Available from: http://www.sentisspharma.com/carboxymethylcellulose-ophthalmic-solution-0-5/

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Information on this page was last updated on 16 Nov 2017

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