10 ml drop: ৳ 250.75

Indications

It is indicated for the symptomatic relief of burning, irritation, and discomfort due to dryness of the eye or exposure to wind or sun. It is also indicated for the treatment of keratoconjunctivitis sicca.

Composition

Each ml contains-
Active Substances:
  • Glycerin BP 2 mg
  • Hypromellose USP 3.6 mg
  • Polyethylene Glycol 400 BP 10 mg.
Excipients: Ascorbic acid, boric acid, sodium tetraborate, disodium hydrogen phosphate dodecahydrate, sodium citrate, sodium lactate solution, dextrose, glycine, sodium chloride, potassium chloride, magnesium chloride hexahydrate, sodium hydroxide, water for injections.

Preservative: Benzalkonium Chloride BP 0.2 mg.

Pharmacology

This eye drop is an almost colorless, clear aqueous lubricant sterile ocular solution administered to the eye(s). After topical application of this eye drop, it spreads rapidly over the conjunctiva and cornea forming a lubricating and protective film. Polyethylene Glycol 400 increases the stability of tear film and due to greater muco-adhesive properties hypromellose helps the tear film to attach with the ocular surface. Glycerin restores moisture to the dry eye. Electrolytes which are similar to the natural tears maintain good corneal epithelial surface.

Dosage & Administration

Instill 1 drop in the affected eye(s) 3 times daily or as needed.

Interaction

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

Contraindications

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

Side Effects

Occasionally mild, transient burning or sticky sensation and very rarely irritation or hypersensitivity reactions reported. Blurred vision after application may occur.

Pregnancy & Lactation

There is no experience regarding the safety of this eye drops in human pregnancy or lactation. If pregnant or breast feeding, ask a doctor before use.

Precautions & Warnings

Remove contact lenses before using Lubrex. Do not use if this solution changes color or becomes cloudy. Don't touch tip of container to any surface to avoid contamination and replace cap after each use.

Therapeutic Class

Drugs for Dry eyes

Storage Conditions

Store at room temperature. It is desirable that the contents should not be used more than 4 weeks after first opening of the bottle.