What is Lacri-Lube eye ointment used for?

What is Lacri-Lube eye ointment used for?

Smooth, homogeneous, off-white, preservative-free ointment. As adjunctive therapy to lubricate and protect the eye in conditions such as exposure keratitis, decreased corneal sensitivity, recurrent corneal erosions, keratitis sicca, ophthalmic and non-ophthalmic surgery.

What is Lacrilube made of?

This product may contain 1 or more of the following ingredients: carboxymethylcellulose, dextran, glycerin, hypromellose, polyethylene glycol 400 (PEG 400), polysorbate, polyvinyl alcohol, povidone, or propylene glycol, among others.

Is Lacri-lube over the counter?

REFRESH LACRI-LUBE OTC Mineral oil 42.5%, white petrolatum 56.8%; oph oint; contains chlorobutanol.

Which eye ointment is best?

Artificial Tears

• Systane Complete Lubricant Eye Drops.
• Blink Tears Lubricating Eye Drops.
• Refresh Plus Preservative-Free Lubricant Eye Drops for Dry Eyes.
• OCuSOFT Retaine HPMC Preservative-Free Lubricant Eye Drops.
• GenTeal Tears Lubricant Eye Gel.
• Refresh Lacri-Lube Lubricant Eye Ointment for Dry Eyes at Night.

Can you be allergic to eye ointment?

Few people are allergic to their actual medication. It is far more common to be allergic to the medication’s preservative, which is called benzalkonium chloride. An allergic reaction to the preservative may include a red, irritated, or itchy eye. Sometimes allergic reactions cause tearing or eyelid swelling.

What is the difference between refresh pm and refresh Lacri-Lube?

Lacri-lub has the preservative chlorobutanol, whereas Refresh PM is preservative free.

What is the difference between refresh pm and refresh Lacri Lube?

What is lacri lubricant eye ointment used for?

REFRESH ® LACRI-LUBE ® Lubricant Eye Ointment is designed to relieve more intense burning, irritation, and discomfort due to eye dryness. It soothes your eyes while you sleep and protects them from nighttime dryness due to exposure.

What is fresh lacri Lube?

REFRESH ® LACRI-LUBE ®. REFRESH ® LACRI-LUBE ® provides strong, soothing relief for more intense dry, irritated eyes. It protects eyes from nighttime dryness and exposure and is ideal for use at bedtime.

What are the side effects of lacri-Lube?

Stop using Lacri-Lube S.O.P. and call your doctor if you have: 1 severe burning, stinging, or eye irritation after using the medicine; 2 eye pain; or. 3 vision changes.

What should I do if I am allergic to refresh lacri-Lube?

If you are allergic to Refresh Lacri-Lube ( artificial tears eye ointment); any part of Refresh Lacri-Lube (artificial tears eye ointment); or any other drugs, foods, or substances. Tell your doctor about the allergy and what signs you had.