LACRIMA

DEXTRAN + HYPROMELLOSE

As a lubricant and artificial tear in dry eye and other ocular irritation syndromes associated with deficient tear or mucous secretion. This combination also prevents cornea to damage in patients with keratoconjunctivitis and for ocular lubrication. It is also used for the temporary relief of burning and irritation due to dryness of the eye and for use as the protectant against further irritation.

Drugs for Dry eyes

Hypromellose: Promotes corneal wetting by stabilizing and thickening the precorneal tear film and prolonging the tear film breakup time, which is usually shortened in dry eye conditions. Also acts to lubricate and protect the eye. Dextran is a complex branched glucan composed of chains of varying lengths. It is used medicinally as an antithrombotic, to reduce blood viscosity, and as a volume expander in hypovolaemia.

Adults and children: One or two drops three times daily or as directed by the physician.

Interacts with enzyme inducer (phenytoin) & enzyme inhibitor (cimetidine).

This product contains Benzalkonium Chloride BP and should not be used when soft contact lenses are being worn.

There are no known side effects with the use of it, however, if the patient experiences any reaction in eye or other part of the body after using this medication then consult with doctor

There is insufficient evidence as to the safety in pregnancy and lactation. Therefore, this product should only be used in pregnancy and lactation if it is considered essential by the physician.

If irritation persists or if the condition does not improve, patient should seek further advice from doctor.

Store below 258C and do not freeze. Do not use after 30 days of first opening. Keep the container closed tightly after each openin