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Lacricool is a prescription drug, available for use as Drops. It is typically used for the treatment of Eye Allergies, Common Cold, Dry Eye Syndrome. The alternative uses of Lacricool have also been explained below.
The optimal dosage of Lacricool is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Common side effects of Lacricool include Enlarged (dilated) pupils, Headache, Dizziness. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Lacricool as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Lacricool go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
In addition, Lacricool's effect is Mild during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Lacricool has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Lacricool related warnings section.
Lacricool is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Glaucoma, Heart Disease as it can result in adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Lacricool are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Lacricool with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Lacricool is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Lacricool is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Is the use of Lacricool safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can consume [medicine]. Though Lacricool has mild side effects when taken during pregnany
Is the use of Lacricool safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can take Lacricool as it bears very minor side effects for them.
What is the effect of Lacricool on the Kidneys?
Lacricool is completely safe for kidneys.
What is the effect of Lacricool on the Liver?
Lacricool does not damage the liver.
What is the effect of Lacricool on the Heart?
Lacricool is not harmful for the heart.
Lacricool should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Lacricool unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Lacricool habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Lacricool has not been reported.
Interaction between Food and Lacricool
Taking Lacricool with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Lacricool
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Lacricool with alcohol.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 136
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Vazculep (phenylephrine hydrochloride)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 135-136
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1020-1022