Treatment of Dry eyes

In Treatment of Dry eyes Normally your eyes produce enough natural tears to help them move easily and comfortably and to remove dust and other particles. If they do not produce enough tears they can become dry red and painful. Dry eyes can be caused by wind sun heating computer use and some medications. Epilube 1% Eye Drop keeps your eyes lubricated and can relieve any dryness and pain. They will also help protect your eyes from injury and infection. This medicine is safe to use with few side effects. If you wear soft contact lenses you should remove them before applying the drops.

This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Hold the dropper close to the eye without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid. Wipe off the extra liquid.

Epilube 1% Eye Drop is an eye lubricant or artificial tears used to relieve dry eyes. This can happen because not enough tears are made to keep the eye lubricated. It helps to soothe the irritation and burning seen in dry eyes by maintaining proper lubrication of the eyes.Epilube 1% Eye Drop is usually taken when needed. Use the number of drops as advised by your doctor. Wait for at least 5-10 minutes before delivering any other medication in the same eye to avoid dilution. Do not use a bottle if the seal is broken before you open it. Always wash your hands and do not touch the end of the dropper. This could infect your eye. This medicine may require long-term use and can be taken safely for as long as you need it.The most common side effects of using this medicine include eye irritation (including burning and discomfort) eye pain eye itching and visual disturbance. They are usually temporary and disappear with time. However let your doctor know if they persist or get worse. Do not drive use machinery or do any activity that requires clear vision until you are sure you can do it safely. Consult your doctor if your condition does not improve or if the side effects bother you.This medicine is not likely to affect or be affected by other medicines you use but tell your doctor if you have ever had glaucoma. Do not use it while wearing soft contact lenses and talk to your doctor if you develop an eye infection while using it.

This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Hold the dropper close to the eye without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid. Wipe off the extra liquid.

- Alcohol : None <p> No interaction found/established | - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> Information regarding the use of Epilube 1% Eye Drop during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor. | - Breast feeding : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> Information regarding the use of Epilube 1% Eye Drop during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor. | - Driving : UNSAFE <p> Epilube 1% Eye Drop may cause blurring of your vision for a short time just after its use. Do not drive until your vision is clear. | - Kidney : None <p> No interaction found/established | - Liver : None <p> No interaction found/established

If you miss a dose of Epilube 1% Eye Drop skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

Chemical Class :: Cellulose Derivative|Habit Forming :: No|Therapeutic Class :: OPHTHAL|Action Class :: Tear substitues

Treatment of Dry eyes

Eye irritation | Burning eyes | Eye discomfort | Eye itching | Eye pain

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

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Q. What is Epilube 1% Eye Drop used for?::: Epilube 1% Eye Drop is a tear substitute. It is used as a lubricant for dry eyes. It is also used for the temporary relief of burning irritation and/or discomfort due to dryness of eyes. Moreover it is used to lubricate and re-wet soft and rigid gas permeable contact lenses. It is also indicated to relieve dryness irritation and discomfort that may be associated with lens wear.| Q. What are the side effects of Epilube 1% Eye Drop?::: You may experience visual disturbances eye discharge and may notice medication residue while using this medicine. Some other side effects of this medicine include redness of the eye eye irritation burning and discomfort eyelid swelling and itching of the eye.| Q. How should Epilube 1% Eye Drop be stored?::: Store at or below 25°C and out of the reach of children. Do not touch the tip of the container to any surface and replace the cap after every use. Remember not to use the eye drops after the expiry date or after 30 days of opening it.| Q. How should Epilube 1% Eye Drop be used?::: If you are using it for dry eyes instil 1 or 2 drops in the affected eye(s) as needed. If you are using it to lubricate soft and rigid gas-permeable lenses apply 1 to 2 drops to each eye with the lenses on as needed or as directed by your doctor. Blink several times after pouring the drops.| Q. Is Epilube 1% Eye Drop bad?::: No Epilube 1% Eye Drop is a safe medicine. It is meant for external use only and is not harmful. In some patients Epilube 1% Eye Drop may cause eye irritation (burning and discomfort) eye pain itchy eyes visual disturbance. Immediately contact your doctor if any of these effects perists.