Lubrigel
Lubrigel Products are primarily used for
Dry eyes
About Lubrigel Products
Lubrigel Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Lubrigel are Blurred vision, Eye pain, Eye irritation, Eye itching.
How Lubrigel Products work
Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose 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 Lubrigel Products
Frequently asked questions about Lubrigel Products
Frequently asked questions about Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose
Q. What is Lubrigel Ocular Lubricant?
Lubrigel Ocular Lubricant belongs to a class of medicines called eye lubricants or artificial tears. It is available as eye drops. It is used to soothe irritation, burning and discomfort of dry eye conditions. One may experience such conditions because of deficient tear production, infrequent blinking, smoke, wind, pollution, extended use of computer screen or television, medical treatment or dry atmospheric conditions. Lubrigel Ocular Lubricant may also be used to aid insertion of lenses or to make the lenses more comfortable while wearing.
Q. Is Lubrigel Ocular Lubricant effective?
Lubrigel Ocular Lubricant is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Lubrigel Ocular Lubricant too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.
Q. How should Lubrigel Ocular Lubricant 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 you are not sure.
Q. In which conditions is the use of Lubrigel Ocular Lubricant avoided?
Use of Lubrigel Ocular Lubricant should be avoided in patients who are allergic to Lubrigel Ocular Lubricant or any of its components. However, if you are not aware of any allergy or if you are using Lubrigel Ocular Lubricant for the first time, consult your doctor.
Q. What are the side effects of Lubrigel Ocular Lubricant?
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 Lubrigel Ocular Lubricant 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.