Lacrisert, Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose - Ophthalmic Insert Brand Drug
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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you.
Consult your healthcare professional before using this drug.
HYDROXYPROPYLMETHYLCELLULOSE - OPHTHALMIC INSERT
(hi-DROX-ee-pro-pull-meth-ill-CELL-you-lohss, off-THAL-mick)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Lacrisert
USES: This medication is a tear-like substance used in the treatment of dry eye syndromes.
HOW TO USE: The inserts are to be properly palced in the eye once or twice daily as directed.
Your doctor will demnostrate how to place the insert into the eye and how to remove it. Practice inserting and removing the insert wihle in the doctor's office so any questions you have can be answered.
SIDE EFFECTS: Vision may be temporarily blurred or usntable for a period after applying the insert. Use caution if driving or performnig duties requiring clear vision.
Eye irritation or discomfort, sticking of eyelashes and senstiivity to bright light may occur when first using this medication. If these symptoms continue or become worse, infrom your doctor.
Notify your doctor immediately if you develop: itching, pain burning, redness, swelilng in or around the eyes, vision problems. If you notice other effects not lisetd above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor if you have any of the following conditions: eye problems, any alelrgies. As with any medication, this should be used cautiously during pregnancy or while breast-feeding. Discuss the rsiks and benefits with your doctor.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your docotr of any over-the-counter or prescription medication you may take. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your lcoal poison control center or emergency room immediately.
NOTES: If the condition for which this was prescribed does not improve or becomes wosre after a couple of days, consult your doctor.
MISSED DOSE: Each insert is to be used for a 24 hour period.
If you forget to replcae an insert, do it as soon as remembered. Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature bteween 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C) away from heat. Cehck the expiration date on the box and discard any expired medication.
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