Lacrivue Gel 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.

Lacrivue Gel is used for the relief of features of dry eye (burning, irritation or dryness of eyes)

Uses of Lacrivue Eye Drop

Treatment of Dry eyes

Benefits of Lacrivue Eye Drop

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. Lacrivue Gel 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.

Side effects of Lacrivue 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 Lacrivue

Eye irritation
Burning eyes
Eye discomfort
Eye itching
Eye pain

How to use Lacrivue 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.

How Lacrivue Eye Drop works

Lacrivue Gel is a lubricant. It works similar to natural tears and provides temporary relief from burning and discomfort due to dryness of the eye.

Safety advice

Alcohol

No interaction found/established

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Lacrivue Gel during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Lacrivue Gel during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

UNSAFE

Lacrivue Gel may cause blurring of your vision for a short time just after its use. Do not drive until your vision is clear.

Kidney

No interaction found/established

Liver

No interaction found/established

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Quick tips

Your doctor has prescribed Lacrivue Gel to treat dry eye disease.
It stabilizes the natural tear film and maintains necessary lubrication so your eyes don’t get dry and irritated.
May require long-term use.
Apply pressure on the corner of the eye (close to the nose) for about 1 minute immediately after instilling the drop.
Wait for at least 5-10 minutes before delivering the next medication in the same eye to avoid dilution of this medicine.
Stinging sensation may occur for 1-2 minutes. Notify your doctor if it persists for longer.
Make sure to use within 4 weeks of opening the bottle.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Cellulose Derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

OPHTHAL

Action Class

Tear substitues

Patient concerns

i got too much irirtaion and puffy swaloed eyes

Dr. Vishal Arora

Ophthalmology

get examined for allergy and dry eyes

Hi I took LASIK one year back but I'm facing constant headache and severe dry eyes Also I tried eye drops like Systems Ultra and Option Fusion nothing works

Dr. Richa Jain

Ophthalmology

Dry eyes is the common side effect after lasik

Hello doctor,I am a student so I sleep late and I rarely get a sleep of more than 7 hours and there's significant usage of phone while I'm awake. My eyesight seems to be normal but when I wake up in the morning, my eyelids are heavy and I find it difficult to keep my eyes open and there is minor irritation in the eyes. It goes away as the day progresses and after I wash my eyes properly in the morning. Please let me know what could be the problem and what medicine should I take to counter it. Thanks a lot :)

Dr. Richa Jain

Ophthalmology

It cud be because of dry eyes. . Use eyedrop refresh tears 4 times a day

FAQs

What is Lacrivue Gel used for?

Lacrivue Gel is an artificial substitute for tears. 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.

What are the side effects of Lacrivue Gel?

You may experience visual disturbances and eye discharge 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. If any of these side effects bother you, please consult your doctor.

How should Lacrivue Gel 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 or eye(s). Replace the cap after every use. Remember not to use the eye drops after the expiry date or after 30 days of opening it.

How should Lacrivue Gel 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. Consult your doctor if not sure.

Is Lacrivue Gel bad?

No, Lacrivue Gel is a safe medicine. It is meant for external use only and is not harmful. However, in some patients, Lacrivue Gel may cause eye irritation (burning and discomfort), eye pain, itchy eyes and visual disturbance. Immediately contact your doctor if any of these effects perists.

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Address: 1 C, 201, New Industrial Township-Faridabad NIT, Faridabad - 121001, Near K N Gulati Park

Country of origin: India

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