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Lacrimos 1% Eye Drop is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Drops. It is primarily used for the treatment of Dry Eye Syndrome.
The optimal dosage of Lacrimos 1% Eye Drop is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Lacrimos 1% Eye Drop can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Lacrimos 1% Eye Drop are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Lacrimos 1% Eye Drop is Mild for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Lacrimos 1% Eye Drop related warnings talks about Lacrimos 1% Eye Drop's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Lacrimos 1% Eye Drop contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Lacrimos 1% Eye Drop have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Lacrimos 1% Eye Drop is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Lacrimos 1% Eye Drop is used to treat the following -
Main 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 |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Lacrimos 1% Eye Drop safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get mild side effects from Lacrimos.
Is the use of Lacrimos 1% Eye Drop safe during breastfeeding?
Lacrimos has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Lacrimos 1% Eye Drop on the Kidneys?
Lacrimos is completely safe for kidneys.
What is the effect of Lacrimos 1% Eye Drop on the Liver?
There are no any side effects of Lacrimos on the liver.
What is the effect of Lacrimos 1% Eye Drop on the Heart?
Lacrimos is not harmful for the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Lacrimos 1% Eye Drop unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Lacrimos 1% Eye Drop habit forming or addictive?
Lacrimos 1% Eye Drop is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Lacrimos 1% Eye Drop will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, Lacrimos 1% Eye Drop does not show any kind of adverse effect.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Lacrimos 1% Eye Drop for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Lacrimos 1% Eye Drop
Taking Lacrimos 1% Eye Drop with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Lacrimos 1% Eye Drop
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Lacrimos 1% Eye Drop with alcohol will be.
Lacrimos is a brand name of carboxymethylcellulose. It is an over the counter (OTC) drug that belongs to the class of eye lubricant or artificial tears. It is used in the treatment of dry eye syndrome which causes symptoms such as dryness of eye, burning, and eye pain.
Lacrimos contain carboxymethylcellulose which exerts its action by its physical properties which give lubricant effect and also increase the resident time in the eye by increasing the tear viscosity that lower the symptoms of tear deficiency (Dry Eye).
Yes, Lacrimos can be discontinued without doctors advice if you are taking it by yourself. However, if it has been prescribed by your doctor and you are planning to discontinue it, then you are advised to discuss it with your doctor.
Yes, you can use Lacrimos without consulting a doctor because it is an over the counter (OTC) drug which can be taken without a prescription.
Yes, Lacrimos can clear redness of eye if caused by dry eyes. However, if redness caused by inflammation and allergic reaction then do not use Lacrimos, contact your doctor and follow his/her instruction.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience