Ocurest Sterile Eye Drop
Ocurest Sterile Eye Drop is prescribed to temporarily relieve congestion, itching, and minor irritation, and to control hyperemia in patients with superficial corneal vascularity.
Ocurest eye drop is a sympathomimetic (alpha receptor agonist) that works in the eye to decrease congestion. This decongestant is used to alleviate redness, puffiness, and itchy, watering eyes due to colds, allergies, or eye irritations caused by smog and swimming. This medication is not to be used to relieve symptoms caused due to wearing contact lenses.
This drop is sometimes used in combination with other substances like lubricants such as glycerin, hypromellose or polyethylene glycol to help and protect the eyes from further irritation or dryness, and zinc sulphate which helps reduce redness and irritation.
Before starting this medication, inform your doctor about all your existing health conditions, problems and allergies to food or medicines. Also, tell your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or planning to conceive.
Usual dosage- Children <6 years: Not recommended for use due to CNS depression (especially in infants).
- Children >6 years and Adults: Instill 1-2 drops into the conjunctival sac of the affected eye(s) every 3-4 hours; therapy generally should not exceed 3-4 days.
Do not use discoloured solutions. The patients must discontinue eye drops if visual changes or ocular pain occur. Notify physician of insomnia, tremor, or irregular heartbeat; stinging, burning, or drying of the nasal mucosa may occur. Do not use beyond 72 hours.
This drop is used to treat the following problems in the patient
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Allergic Reaction In Eye
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Eye Discomfort
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Hypersensitivity
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Is It safe with alcohol?
Consult your doctor before consuming liquor. -
Are there any pregnancy warnings?
Women who are pregnant should take medical help before using this medication. -
Are there any breast-feeding warnings?
It is advised to consult doctor before using this drop. -
Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?
Patients should not drive if they have blurred vision. -
Does this affect kidney function?
Caution should be used in patients with impaired renal function. -
Does this affect liver function?
Please consult doctor before using the drug. -
How long is the duration of effect?
The effect remain active for about 2 - 6 hours. -
What is the onset of action?
The effect is initiated within 10 minutes after its administration.
Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Ocurest Sterile Eye Drop , and hence can be used as its substitute.
- Eyekare Kilitch Limited
- Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
- Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
- Yash Pharma Laboratories Pvt Ltd
- Phoenix Pharmaceuticals
- Entod Pharmaceuticals Ltd
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Are there any overdose instructions?
If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose. -
Are there any overdose instructions?
Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.
The drop induces systemic vasoconstriction to reduce blood flow in the nasal passage and conjunctiva. It achieves this by promoting the action of alpha adrenergic receptors present in these areas. This drop also works by triggering the TRPM8 receptors in the skin that are cold-sensitive. It does that by blocking calcium currents of the neuronal membrane. Through kappa-opioid receptor agonism, it can also produce analgesic characteristics.
Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.
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Interaction with Medicine
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Interaction with Disease
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