Description
| Medicine | |
| Alchohol Interaction | No interaction found |
| Pregnancy Interaction | LACRISAN EYE DROP may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor. |
| Lactation Interaction | No information is available on the use of LACRISAN EYE DROP during lactation. Please consult your doctor. |
| Expert Advice | Your doctor has prescribed Polyvinyl Alcohol (Including Pvp) 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. Stinging sensation may occur for 1-2 mins. Notify your doctor if it persists for longer. Make sure to use within 4 weeks of opening the bottle. |
| Common Side Effect | Blurred vision, Burning sensation in eye, Stinging sensation. |
| How to Use | This medicine is for external use only.Take 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/ear without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid or ear. Wipe off extra liquid. |
| Driving | LACRISAN EYE DROP may cause blurring of your vision for a short time just after its use. Do not drive until your vision is clear. |
| Kidney | LACRISAN EYE DROP is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of LACRISAN EYE DROP may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor. |
| Liver | LACRISAN EYE DROP is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of LACRISAN EYE DROP may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor. |
| Mechanism of action | Polyvinyl alcohol, a nonionic surfactant, is used as a stabilising agent, lubricant and as an agent to increase viscosity in pharmaceutical manufacturing. In eye preparations, polyvinyl alcohol is used to increase the viscosity and thereby prolonging contact time of the active ingredient with the eye. It is often found in artificial tears preparations for dry eye and in contact lens solutions. |
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