Tearsgel Plus Lubricant is a prescription medicine used to treat symptoms of dry eyes. It lubricates the eyes helps in maintaining the moisture of the eyes. This way it provides temporary relief from burning and discomfort caused by dry eyes. It also reduces redness and swelling of the eye.

Tearsgel Plus Lubricant is to be used only in the affected eye. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by the doctor. Read the label carefully for instruction before you use the medicine. Wash your hands before using this medicine. Do not use too much or too little. Use it in the exact dose as prescribed by the doctor or as instructed in the label.

Use of this medicine may cause burning sensation, stinging, and irritation at the application site. These are usually temporary and resolve with time. However, if they persist or get worse, inform your doctor. In case of accidental contact with your ears, nose, or mouth, immediately rinse it with water.
Inform your doctor if you have a known allergy to any of the ingredients in this medicine or if you are taking any other medication. It is advised not to drive or operate heavy machinery immediately after using this medicine as it may cause temporary blurring of vision and may affect your ability to drive.

Uses of Tearsgel Eye Drop

Treatment of Dry eyes

Benefits of Tearsgel Eye Drop

In Treatment of Dry eyes

Dry eyes is a condition in which your eyes do not produce enough tears to keep them moist. It can be caused by sitting in front of the computer for a long time, certain medications or environmental conditions. Tearsgel Plus Lubricant adds moisture to your eyes and keeps them lubricated. This gives relief from burning sensation and discomfort due to dryness of the eyes. If you wear soft contact lenses, you should remove them before applying Tearsgel Plus Lubricant.

Side effects of Tearsgel 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 Tearsgel

Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)
Blurred vision

How to use Tearsgel 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 Tearsgel Eye Drop works

Tearsgel Plus Lubricant is a combination of two medicines: Carboxymethylcellulose and Oxychloro Complex. Carboxymethylcellulose is a lubricating medicine similar to natural tears. It provides temporary relief of burning and discomfort due to dryness of the eye. Oxychloro Complex is a preservative.

Safety advice

Alcohol

No interaction found/established

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Tearsgel Plus Lubricant during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Tearsgel Plus Lubricant during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

UNSAFE

Tearsgel Plus Lubricant 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

What if you forget to take Tearsgel Eye Drop?

If you miss a dose of Tearsgel Plus Lubricant, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

All substitutes

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

Tearsgel Plus Lubricant

₹140.0/Eye Drop

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Quick tips

Your doctor has prescribed Tearsgel Plus Lubricant to reduce dryness in the eyes.
Wash your hands first before applying Tearsgel Plus Lubricant. To avoid contamination, do not touch the dropper tip or let it touch your eye or any other surface.
Apply pressure on the corner of the eye (close to the nose) for about 1 minute, immediately after putting the medication. This will prevent the medication from draining out. Try not to blink or rub your eye.
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 it within 4 weeks of opening the bottle.

Fact Box

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

OPHTHAL

Patient concerns

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

Eyes are dry. And Full of gids. Not opening in morning. Stuck type , resulting in blur vision

Dr. Richa Jain

Ophthalmology

Use eyedrop refresh tears liquigel thrice daily. N visit for examination for dry eyes

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

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References

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