Liketears
Liketears Products are primarily used for
Dry eyes
About Liketears Products
Uses of Liketears Products
Carboxymethylcellulose is used in the treatment of dry eyes. It is used as a lubricant to relive irritation and discomfort due to dryness of the eyes or due to exposure of the eyes to wind or sun.
Liketears Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Liketears are Eye irritation, Eye itching, Eye pain, Visual disturbance.
How Liketears Products work
Carboxymethylcellulose is a lubricant. It works similar to natural tears and provides temporary relief from burning and discomfort due to dryness of the eye.
Patient Concerns about Liketears Products
Frequently asked questions about Liketears Products
Frequently asked questions about Carboxymethylcellulose
Q. What is Carboxymethylcellulose used for?
Carboxymethylcellulose 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.
Q. What are the side effects of Carboxymethylcellulose?
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.
Q. How should Carboxymethylcellulose 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.
Q. How should Carboxymethylcellulose 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.
Q. Is Carboxymethylcellulose bad?
No, Carboxymethylcellulose is a safe medicine. It is meant for external use only and is not harmful. However, in some patients, Carboxymethylcellulose may cause eye irritation (burning and discomfort), eye pain, itchy eyes and visual disturbance. Immediately contact your doctor if any of these effects perists.