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Lubrigel Ocular Lubricant


Product introduction

Lubrigel Ocular Lubricant is an eye lubricant or artificial tears used to relieve dry eyes. This can happen because not enough tears are made to keep the eye lubricated. It helps to soothe the irritation and burning seen in dry eyes by maintaining proper lubrication of the eyes.

Lubrigel Ocular Lubricant is used for the relief of features of dry eye (burning, irritation or dryness of eyes)

Uses of Lubrigel Eye Gel

Benefits of Lubrigel Eye Gel

In Dry eyes

Normally your eyes produce enough natural tears to help them move easily and comfortably and to remove dust and other particles. If they do not produce enough tears, they can become dry, red and painful. Dry eyes can be caused by wind, sun, heating, computer use, and some medications. Lubrigel Ocular Lubricant keeps your eyes lubricated and can relieve any dryness and pain. They will also help protect your eyes from injury and infection.

Side effects of Lubrigel Eye Gel

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 Lubrigel

  • Blurred vision
  • Eye irritation
  • Eye pain
  • Eye redness
  • Foreign body sensation in eyes

How to use Lubrigel Eye Gel

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 tube close to the eye without touching it. Gently squeeze the tube and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid.

Safety advice

Alcohol
No interaction found/established
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Lubrigel Ocular Lubricant during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Lubrigel Ocular Lubricant during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Lubrigel Ocular Lubricant alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
No interaction found/established
Liver
No interaction found/established

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Quick tips

  • Your doctor has prescribed Lubrigel Ocular Lubricant 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 of this medicine.
  • Stinging sensation may occur for 1-2 minutes. Notify your doctor if it persists for longer.
  • Make sure to use within 4 weeks of opening the bottle.

Fact Box

Chemical Class
Oligosaccharides.
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
OPHTHAL
Action Class
Tear substitues

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FAQs

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.

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Marketer details

Name: Pharmtak Ophtalmics India Pvt Ltd
Address: Pharmtak Ophthalmics (I) Pvt. Ltd. , 50-52, The Discovery, Dattapada Road, Borivali (E), Mumbai – 400 066, Maharashtra
Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: February, 2025

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Email ID: [email protected]
Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India

MRP
70
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5.0 gm in 1 tube
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