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Tears Plus Lubricating Eye Drops

Manufactured byALLERGAN INDIA LTD
ContainsChlorbutol (5 mg) + Polyvinyl Alcohol (14 mg) + Povidone Iodine (6 mg)
Description
Tears Plus Lubricating 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). Tears Plus Lubricating Eye Drops provides relief from symptoms such as burning sensation, itching, irritation, or discomfort in your eyes. Tears Plus Lubricating 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. Tears Plus Lubricating 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. Tears Plus Lubricating 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. Tears Plus Lubricating Eye Drops is safe for use in pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Tears Plus Lubricating Eye Drops

  • Eye pain
  • Eye irritation
  • Blurred vision
  • Eye discomfort
  • Watery eyes

Uses of Tears Plus Lubricating Eye Drops

What is it prescribed for?

  • Dry eyes
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The effect of Tears Plus Lubricating Eye Drops can be seen immediately after administration.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The time duration for which Tears Plus Lubricating 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 Tears Plus Lubricating Eye Drops.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    Due to the lack of relevant safety information during pregnancy, use Tears Plus Lubricating 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 Tears Plus Lubricating Eye Drops only upon your doctor's recommendation.

Allergy

Avoid using Tears Plus Lubricating 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 Tears Plus Lubricating Eye Drops only upon your doctor's recommendation.

Breast-feeding

Due to the lack of relevant safety information during breastfeeding, use Tears Plus Lubricating Eye Drops only upon your doctor's recommendation.
General warnings

External use only

Tears Plus Lubricating 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 Tears Plus Lubricating Eye Drops. Appropriate precautions should be taken to prevent the contamination of the container.

Driving or operating machines

Tears Plus Lubricating 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

Tears Plus Lubricating Eye Drops may be used on an as-needed basis. However, if you are on a scheduled dosage regimen, instill the missed dose of Tears Plus Lubricating Eye Drops as soon as you remember. However, do not double the dose to make up for the missed one.

Overdose

As Tears Plus Lubricating 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.
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.
Use Tears Plus Lubricating 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 Tears Plus Lubricating Eye Drops for more than 30 days after breaking the seal. Avoid using Tears Plus Lubricating Eye Drops if the solution is cloudy or the colour has changed.
Miscelleneous

Usage does not depend on food timings

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Does not cause sleepiness

How it works
Tears Plus Lubricating 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

Unknown

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Classification

Category

Ophthalmic lubricants and irrigations

Schedule

Schedule H

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https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Povidone-iodine#section=Deprecated-CAS>

Pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. 2021. Polyvinyl alcohol. [online] Available at: < [Accessed 22 November 2021].

https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Polyvinyl-alcohol>

Pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. 2021. Chlorobutanol. [online] Available at: < [Accessed 20 April 2021].

https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Chlorobutanol>
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Information on this page was last updated on 25 Jan 2022

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