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| Composition |
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| Hypromellose (4000) |
B.P. 0.3% |
| Benzalkonium Chloride Solution I.P |
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| Equivalent to Benzalkonium Chloride |
0.01% |
| (as preservative) |
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| Sterile Aqueous Base |
q.s. |
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| Dosage form |
| Ophthalmic Solution (Eye Drops) |
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| Category |
| Lubricant |
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| Description |
Artificial tears combines all of the advantages of natural tears and adds two important new benefits: protection of dry ocular tissue from damage by lid - friction and other irritants and- enhanced healing of epithelial tissues. Like natural tears it is optically clear, soothing and lubricating to the eye.
It provides comfort and protection to dry eyes. It mixes well with the normal ocularsecretions does not sting or burn and has emollient properties that significantly reduce irritation and improve the degree of comfort. |
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| Indications |
| It is specially formulated to provide relief for patients with mild conditions of dry eyes or any condition where natural tears are absent or inadequate. |
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| Dosage |
| Instill 1-2 drops into the eye several times a day or as needed. |
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| Warnings |
| To avoid contamination do not touch tip of container to any surface. Replace cap after using. If you experience eye pain, changes in vision, continued redness or irritation of the eye, or if the conditions worsens or persists for more than 72 hours, discontinue use and consult a doctor. Keep this and all drugs out of reach of children. Contact lenses should not be worn during instillation of the drug. After instillation there should be an interval of at least 30 minutes before reinsertion. |
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| Adverse effects |
| The most frequent undesirable effects reported with the use of ketorolac ophthalmic solution have been transient stinging and burning on instillation. |
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| Storage |
| Store in a cool dry place. Protect from light. |
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| Presentation |
| ARTIFICIAL TEARS is available in sterile plastic bottle of 10ml. |
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