Lubrex 0.2%+0.36%+1% (Ophthalmic Solution)
Medicine Details
Category | Details |
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Generic | Glycerol hypromellose polyethylene glycol 400 |
Company | Osl pharma limited |
Indications
Symptomatic relief of burning, irritation, and discomfort due to dryness of the eye, treatment of keratoconjunctivitis sicca
Composition
- Active Substances:
- Glycerin BP 2 mg
- Hypromellose USP 3.6 mg
- Polyethylene Glycol 400 BP 10 mg
- Excipients: Ascorbic acid, boric acid, sodium tetraborate, disodium hydrogen phosphate dodecahydrate, sodium citrate, sodium lactate solution, dextrose, glycine, sodium chloride, potassium chloride, magnesium chloride hexahydrate, sodium hydroxide, water for injections
- Preservative: Benzalkonium Chloride BP 0.2 mg
Pharmacology
Colorless, clear aqueous lubricant sterile ocular solution, spreads rapidly over the conjunctiva and cornea, forming a lubricating and protective film, increases the stability of tear film, helps the tear film to attach with the ocular surface, restores moisture to the dry eye, maintains good corneal epithelial surface
Dosage & Administration
Instill 1 drop in the affected eye(s) 3 times daily or as needed
Interaction
Interval of at least 5 minutes between each application if several medicines are to be administered to the eye
Contraindications
Contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to any ingredient of the product
Side Effects
Mild, transient burning or sticky sensation, occasional irritation or hypersensitivity reactions, blurred vision after application
Pregnancy & Lactation
No experience regarding the safety of this eye drops in human pregnancy or lactation, consult a doctor if pregnant or breastfeeding
Precautions & Warnings
Remove contact lenses before using Lubrex, do not use if solution changes color or becomes cloudy, don't touch tip of container to any surface to avoid contamination, replace cap after each use
Therapeutic Class
Drugs for Dry eyes
Storage Conditions
Store at room temperature, use contents within 4 weeks after first opening of the bottle