Lubrex Bottle Of 10ml Eye Drops
Lubrex 0.5 %W/V Description
Lubrex Eye drops act as a lubricant and is used to provide temporary relief from burning, irritation and discomfort due to dryness in the eye or exposure to wind or sun. It helps in re-establishing the natural moisture of your eyes using natural tears. It is also known as an artificial tear.
Lubrex Eye drops contain carboxymethylcellulose as its active ingredient. Dryness of the eye can be due to various factors such as wind, sunlight, continuous use of computers and staying in air-conditioned setups. Use these eye drops exactly as instructed by the doctor. Avoid wearing contact lenses while using them.
On Tears Eye drops, Loc Tears Fusion Eye drops, Lubrex DS 1% Eye drops and Veldrop 1% Eye drops also contain carboxymethylcellulose as its active ingredient. Before using Lubrex, it is better to discuss with your doctor if you have any other eye conditions.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹121.23 |
You Save | ₹16.53 (12% on MRP) |
Contains | Sodium Carboxymethyl Cellulose(0.5 %W/V) |
Uses | Eye dryness |
Side effects | Eye pain, burning, redness, itching, irritation |
Therapy | OCCULAR LUBRICANT |
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Uses of Lubrex 0.5 %W/V
Contraindications of Lubrex 0.5 %W/V
- If you are allergic to carboxymethylcellulose or any of the other ingredients of Lubrex Eye drops.
Side effects of Lubrex 0.5 %W/V
- Eye pain
- Burning
- Redness
- Itching
- Irritation
- Eye discharge
- Visual disturbances
Precautions and Warnings of Lubrex 0.5 %W/V
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You may experience irritation, pain, eye redness and vision changes. If your condition worsens, you might have to discontinue the treatment.
- Contact lenses should be removed before each application and should be inserted after 15 minutes.
- Concomitant eye medication should be administered 15 minutes before the instillation of Lubrex Eye drop.
- To avoid contamination or possible eye injury, do not touch the tip of the bottle or vial to any surface and avoid contact with the eye.
- Discard the open single-dose container after use.
- If you accidentally ingest or swallow this medicine, contact your doctor or visit the hospital immediately.
Directions for Use of Lubrex 0.5 %W/V
- Use Lubrex Eye drops as recommended by your doctor.
- Wash your hands thoroughly before and after using this medicine.
- Close your eyes for 2-3 minutes, and do not blink or squeeze after application.
- Keep away from touching your eyes with the dropper and it must be kept clean.
- Wipe the extra liquid from your face with a tissue.
- It is advised to remove your contact lens before using this medicine.
- Check for the colour of the solution.
- Avoid using it if it has changed colour or has become cloudy.
Storage and disposal of Lubrex 0.5 %W/V
- Store Lubrex Eye drops at or below 25°C in a clean and dry place.
- Keep it away from children and pets.
- You should not use it once the expiry date has passed and discard it properly.
- Do not use this medicine if you notice the contents are of a different colour in any way or if particles are present.
Quick Tips of Lubrex 0.5 %W/V
- Lubrex Eye Drop is a lubricant. It is used to provide temporary relief from burning, irritation, and discomfort caused due to dryness of the eye.
- Wash your hands thoroughly before using the drop to avoid introducing bacteria into your eye.
- Redness, itching, eye discharge, and visual disturbance may occur in some individuals using Lubrex Eye drops. Inform your doctor if these effects bother you or do not go away.
- If you experience blurred vision after taking the eye drop, avoiding driving, operating heavy machinery, or performing tasks that require mental alertness is recommended.
Dosage of Lubrex 0.5 %W/V
Overdose
Missed a Dose
Mode of Action of Lubrex 0.5 %W/V
How Does It Work?
- Our eyes continuously produce tears and store them in a sac-like structure in the eyes. When there is a decrease in the production of tears, it leads to the drying of the eyes which causes further irritation, redness and itching....
- Carboxymethylcellulose present in Lubrex Eye drops has a high viscosity which prevents the drainage of tears and increases the retention time in the eye. Thus, the tears that are formed are retained in the eyes for a longer time, lubricating the eyes....
Interactions of Lubrex 0.5 %W/V
Interactions with other medicines
- Inform your doctor about any other medicine, supplement or OTC products that you are currently consuming.
- If you use another eye drop product along with this medicine, keep a minimum gap of 15 minutes between the application of both the medicines.
Content Details
Dr. Alok Nachane
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Dr. Ritu Budania
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Can Lubrex Eye drop be used with contact lenses?
Q: Can Lubrex drops be used for the ears?
Q: How to open Lubrex Eye drop?
Q: Is eye drop Lubrex safe for babies?
Q: What is the use of Lubrex Eye drop?
Q: Can I use Lubrex Eye drop frequently?
Q: Can this medicine cause cataract?
Q: Do Lubrex Eye drop have any effects on the heart?
Q: Is it safe to use Lubrex eye drop everyday?
Q: Is there any substitute for Lubrex eye drop?
Q: How many times we can use the Lubrex eye drops?
Q: Lubrex vs Refresh tears, which is better?
Q: How do you use Lubrex eye drops?
- Use Lubrex Eye drops as recommended by your doctor.
- Wash your hands thoroughly before and after using this medicine.
- Close your eyes for 2-3 minutes and do not blink or squeeze after application.
- Keep away from touching your eyes with the dropper and they must be kept clean.
- Wipe the extra liquid from your face with a tissue.
- It is advised to remove your contact lens before using this medicine.
- Check for the colour of the solution.
- Avoid using it if it has changed colour or has become cloudy.
Q: What are Lubrex eye drops used for?
References
- ARTIFICIAL TEARS- carboxymethylcellulose sodium solution/ drops [Internet]. Dailymed.nlm.nih.gov. 2021 [cited 5 April 2022]
- EQUATE RESTORE PLUS LUBRICANT EYE dropS- carboxymethylcellulose sodium solution/ drops [Internet]. Dailymed.nlm.nih.gov. 2021 [cited 5 April 2022]
- TheraTears Nighttime Dry Eye Therapy, Refresh Optive Gel drops (carboxymethylcellulose ophthalmic) dosing, indications, interactions, adverse effects, and more [Internet]. Reference.medscape.com. 2021 [cited 5 April 2022]
- Refresh Tears [Internet]. Allergan-web-cdn-prod.azureedge.net. 2021 [cited 5 April 2022]
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