Dorcare 2% Eye Drop is a medicine used to reduce pressure in the eyes. This pressure can be caused by or lead to an illness called glaucoma. If the pressure in your eye is too high it can damage your sight. Dorcare 2% Eye Drop works by decreasing the amount of fluid inside the eye.

Dorcare 2% Eye Drop is used to treat glaucoma (caused due to increased pressure in the eye), increased fluid collection in the body and fits

Uses of Dorcare Eye Drop

Treatment of Glaucoma

Benefits of Dorcare Eye Drop

In Treatment of Glaucoma

Dorcare 2% Eye Drop belongs to a group of medicines called carbonic anhydrase inhibitors. It helps reduce pressure in your eyes that can lead to an illness called glaucoma. If the pressure in your eye is too high, it can damage your sight. You should only use it in the affected eye and take it regularly as prescribed by your doctor. If you stop taking it, the pressure in your eye will not be controlled. This could lead to a loss of sight.

Side effects of Dorcare Eye Drop

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Dorcare

Bitter taste
Blurred vision
Stinging in the eyes
Burning eyes
Eyelid inflammation

How to use Dorcare Eye Drop

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.

Safety advice

Alcohol

No interaction found/established

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Dorcare 2% Eye Drop may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Dorcare 2% Eye Drop is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
To reduce the amount of Dorcare 2% Eye Drop that reaches the breastmilk, place pressure over the corner of the eye for 1 minute or more, then remove the excess solution with an absorbent tissue.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Dorcare 2% Eye Drop alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Kidney

No interaction found/established

Liver

No interaction found/established

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Dorcare 2% Eye Drop

₹123/Eye Drop

Dorzox Eye Drop

Cipla Ltd

₹437.18/eye drop

78% costlier

Dorsun Eye Drop

Sunways India Pvt Ltd

₹187/eye drop

24% cheaper

Dortas Eye Drop

Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

₹411/eye drop

68% costlier

Monosopt Eye Drop

Micro Labs Ltd

₹440/eye drop

80% costlier

Ocudor Eye Drop

FDC Ltd

₹336/eye drop

37% costlier

View all substitutes

Quick tips

Dorcare 2% Eye Drop helps lower high pressure in the eye and reduce the risk of vision loss.
For best results, put one drop 2-3 times daily in the affected eye(s).
Apply pressure on the corner of the eye (close to the nose) for about 1 minute, immediately after instilling the drop. This minimizes the risk of side effects.
Do not touch the tip of the dropper to any surface, or to your eye, to avoid contaminating the eye drops.
Remove contact lenses before using Dorcare 2% Eye Drop, and wait at least 15 minutes before re-inserting them.
When applying multiple eye medications, wait for at least 5-15 minutes before delivering the next medication in the same eye to avoid dilution of the medicine.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Thiophenes Derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

OPHTHAL

Action Class

Carbonic anhydrase inhibitor

Patient concerns

Golucoma in eye pain in eye both

Dr. Richa Jain

Ophthalmology

Glaucoma needs prompt treatment Visit glaucoma specialist

Eye pressure since 2 years. Diabetic patient.timilol eye drops using.remedy pls

Dr. Richa Jain

Ophthalmology

Glaucoma once occurs shd be treated life long. Visit glaucoma specialist

FAQs

What does Dorcare 2% Eye Drop do?

Dorcare 2% Eye Drop reduces the pressure inside the eyes, known as intraocular pressure. This reduces the risk of damage to the optic nerve responsible for normal vision. If the pressure in the eye is not controlled, it can gradually lead to blindness. Dorcare 2% Eye Drop effectively controls glaucoma by decreasing the pressure in the eyes.

How long does Dorcare 2% Eye Drop take to work?

Usually, Dorcare 2% Eye Drop starts working soon after instilling it. However, it may take around 8 hours to show beneficial effects. Consult your doctor if you do not find significant results or if your eyes feel irritated after using Dorcare 2% Eye Drop.

Can I stop Dorcare 2% Eye Drop if I am fine now?

No, you should not stop using Dorcare 2% Eye Drop without consulting your doctor. If you stop taking this medicine suddenly, the pressure in your eyes may not be controlled which may increase the risk of loss of sight. Consult your doctor if you wish to stop the medication.

Should I keep Dorcare 2% Eye Drop in the refrigerator?

You do not need to refrigerate Dorcare 2% Eye Drop after opening the bottle. However, store it in a cool place and below 25℃. Keep the container tightly closed and away from sunlight.

When should I seek a doctor’s advice?

You should contact your doctor immediately if you develop an eye infection, conjunctivitis or an eyelid reaction. Also, you should inform the doctor if you have an eye injury or eye surgery. Discuss with your doctor if you have to continue using Dorcare 2% Eye Drop.

Can I use Dorcare 2% Eye Drop with contact lenses?

No, you should remove your contact lenses before instilling Dorcare 2% Eye Drop. You can re-insert the lens 15 minutes after using Dorcare 2% Eye Drop. Contact your doctor if there is any eye irritation that persists.

Show less

Top Ophthalmologists

Dr. Vandana Saroha

MBBS, MS, Fellowship

4.5 ★

Dr. Prem Vardhan

MBBS, MS, Fellowship, Fellowship

4.5 ★

4.5 ★

4.4 ★

MBBS, MS, DNB, Fellowship

4.2 ★

Want to share the information?

Disclaimer:

Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.

References

Dorzolamide hydrochloride, timolol maleate. St Albans, UK: Santen UK Limited; 1998 [revised 06 Jun. 2018]. [Accessed 23 Jan. 2019] (online) Available from:
Dorzolamide hydrochloride. Fareham, Hampshire: FDC International Ltd.; 2017. [Accessed 15 Feb. 2019] (online) Available from:
CiplaMed. Dorzolamide hydrochloride [Prescribing Information]. [Last Revised: 19 Mar. 2020]. [Accessed 20 June 2023]. (online) Available from:

Marketer details

Name: Ikon Remedies Pvt Ltd

Address: near axis bank, amrawati road, wadi,nagpur-440 023 (maharashtra) india

Country of origin: India

The list of available options shown with the same composition has been prepared upon the advice of registered medical practitioners, pharmacists affiliated with TATA 1MG. TATA 1MG does not promote any pharmaceutical product of any particular company, and all recommendations are based on the medical opinion, advisories from specialist medical and pharmaceutical professionals.