Tearfresh Liquigel Ophthalmic Solution

Tearfresh Liquigel ophthalmic solution is used as a lubricant to relieve irritation and discomfort due to dryness of the eye or due to exposure to wind or sun.

Each ml of Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium sterile eye gel drops contains:

• Active Substance: Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium USP 10 mg.
• Preservative: Purite 0.0075%

Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium is an ocular lubricant, contributing to an alleviation of subjected symptoms seen in moderate to severe dry eye syndromes (DES) and long lasting protection against dryness and irritation of the affected eyes. This is a lubricating formulation similar to normal tears. The mild & non-sensitising preservative used which ultimately changes into components of natural tears. The pharmacological effect of the active substance, Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium is not receptor-mediated, but is due to its property as viscosity enhancer resulting in increasing the retention time of this eye drop.

Instill 1 drop in the affected eye(s) 4 times a day or as needed.

If several medicines are to be administered to the eye, there should be an interval of at least 5 minutes between each application.

This eye drop is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to any ingredient of the product.

Burning, Eye Irritation or Pruritus, Visual disturbance, Ocular discharge were reported with this eye drop.

Safe use during pregnancy and lactation has not been established. If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask your doctor before use.

Concomitant ocular medication should be administered 15 minutes prior to the instillation of this eye drop. Remove contact lenses before using Tearfresh Liquigel. Do not use if this solution changes color & becomes cloudy. Don't touch tip of container to any surface to avoid contamination and replace cap after each use.

Pediatric use: This eye drop should not be used in infants and small children under 3 years.

Geriatric use: No overall differences in safety or effectiveness have been observed between elderly and other adult patients.

The drug is to be used within 30 days after the first opening. Store at temperature not exceeding 30°C in a dry place. Protect from light. The bottle is to be closed strongly immediately after use. Keep away from the reach of children.