Lacrigel
Cheaper & Alternative Brands
Same generic (Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium), same form (Ophthalmic Solution)
Clinical Prescribing Information
Medical monograph and safety information for healthcare professionals & patients.Indications & Clinical Uses
Aquafresh 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.
Contraindications
This eye drop is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to any ingredient of the product.
Side Effects & Adverse Reactions
Burning, Eye Irritation or Pruritus, Visual disturbance, Ocular discharge were reported with this eye drop.
Warnings & Precautions
Concomitant ocular medication should be administered 15 minutes prior to the instillation of this eye drop. Remove contact lenses before using Aquafresh. 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.
Pharmacology & Mechanism of Action
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 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.