Manufacturer: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
Salt Composition : Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose(0.3% w/v)
Bottle of 10ml Ophthalmic Solution
(Inclusive of all taxes)
Eyemist Eye Drop is usually taken when needed. Use the number of drops as advised by your doctor. Wait for at least 5-10 minutes before delivering any other medication in the same eye to avoid dilution. Do not use a bottle if the seal is broken before you open it. Always wash your hands and do not touch the end of the dropper. This could infect your eye. This medicine may require long-term use and can be taken safely for as long as you need it.
The most common side effects of using this medicine are blurred or altered vision, and sometimes pain in the eye. Let your doctor know if you experience these symptoms but they are usually temporary. Do not drive, use machinery, or do any activity that requires clear vision until you are sure you can do it safely. Consult your doctor if your condition does not improve or if the side effects bother you.
This medicine is not likely to affect or be affected by other medicines you use but tell your doctor if you have ever had glaucoma. Do not use it while wearing soft contact lenses and talk to your doctor if you develop an eye infection while using it.
Eyemist Eye Drop is an eye lubricant or artificial tears used to relieve dry eyes. This can happen because not enough tears are made to keep the eye lubricated. It helps to soothe the irritation and burning seen in dry eyes by maintaining proper lubrication of the eyes.
Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC) propels self-emulsifying drug delivery systems (SEDDS) to achieve the supersaturated state in gastrointestinal tract, which possesses important significance to enhance oral absorption for poorly water-soluble drugs.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Eyemist
Blurred vision
Eye irritation
Eye pain
Eye redness
Foreign body sensation in eyes
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Drug Allergies
Corneal Abrasion
Eye Infections
Information regarding the use of Eyemist Eye Drop during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
No interaction found/established
Information regarding the use of Eyemist Eye Drop during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Use with caution
Below 9years: Contraindicated
It is used to relieve dryness and irritation caused by reduced tear flow. It helps prevent damage to the eye in certain eye diseases. Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose may also be used to moisten hard contact lenses and artificial eyes. In addition, it may be used in certain eye examinations.
Tell your doctor about any other medicine, supplement or OTC products you are taking.
If you use another eye drop product concomitantly with Eyemist, keep a minimum gap of 15 minutes between the application of two medicines.
Check the label for directions before use. Hold the dropper close to the eye without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid. Wipe off extra liquid.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Eyemist Eye Drop, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Your doctor has prescribed Eyemist Eye Drop to treat dry eye disease.
It stabilizes the natural tear film and maintains necessary lubrication so your eyes don’t get dry and irritated.
May require long-term use.
Apply pressure on the corner of the eye (close to the nose) for about 1 minute immediately after instilling the drop.
Wait for at least 5-10 minutes before delivering the next medication in the same eye to avoid dilution of this medicine.
Stinging sensation may occur for 1-2 minutes. Notify your doctor if it persists for longer.
Make sure to use within 4 weeks of opening the bottle.
This medicine is for external use only. Take it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Hold the dropper close to the eye without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid. Wipe off extra liquid.
Q. What is Eyemist Eye Drop?
Eyemist Eye Drop belongs to a class of medicines called eye lubricants or artificial tears. It is available as eye drops. It is used to soothe irritation, burning and discomfort of dry eye conditions. One may experience such conditions because of deficient tear production, infrequent blinking, smoke, wind, pollution, extended use of computer screen or television, medical treatment or dry atmospheric conditions. Eyemist Eye Drop may also be used to aid insertion of lenses or to make the lenses more comfortable while wearing.
Q. Is Eyemist Eye Drop effective?
Eyemist Eye Drop is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Eyemist Eye Drop too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.
Q. How should Eyemist Eye Drop be used?
If you are using it for dry eyes, instil 1 or 2 drops in the affected eye(s) as needed. If you are using it to lubricate soft and rigid gas-permeable lenses, apply 1 to 2 drops to each eye with the lenses on as needed or as directed by your doctor. Blink several times after pouring the drops. Consult your doctor if you are not sure.
Q. In which conditions is the use of Eyemist Eye Drop avoided?
Use of Eyemist Eye Drop should be avoided in patients who are allergic to Eyemist Eye Drop or any of its components. However, if you are not aware of any allergy or if you are using Eyemist Eye Drop for the first time, consult your doctor.
Q. What are the side effects of Eyemist Eye Drop?
You may experience visual disturbances and eye discharge while using this medicine. Some other side effects of this medicine include redness of the eye, eye irritation, burning and discomfort, eyelid swelling and itching of the eye. If any of these side effects bother you, please consult your doctor.
Q. How should Eyemist Eye Drop be stored?
Store at or below 25°C and out of the reach of children. Do not touch the tip of the container to any surface or eye(s), Replace the cap after every use. Remember not to use the eye drops after the expiry date or after 30 days of opening it.
