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Indications

Refresh Tears is an ophthalmic lubricant medication used to treat dry and irritated eyes.

These artificial tears use carboxymethylcellulose to reduce irritation and relieve dry eyes thanks to its lubricating properties. When applied directly to your eyes, Refresh Tears not only help treat burning and discomfort from dry eyes but help prevent future irritation.

Uses and Dosage

The administration of Refresh Tears that your doctor prescribes will vary depending on your condition. Follow all your doctor’s directions and read packaging labels carefully to ensure the best results during treatment.

• Wash hands before and after administration
• Administer 1 to 2 drops as needed to provide relief
• Do not touch the eye drop tip or place it directly on your eyes to avoid contamination
• Tilt back your head and instill 1 or 2 drops into your affected eyes
• Close your eyes and press on the inside corner of each eye that you applied the drops to for 1 to 2 minutes
• Do not use Refresh Tears if the solution is cloudy, discoloured, or has visible particles in it
• Store at room temperature away from children and pets
• Do not let the eye drop solution freeze

Side Effects

Refresh Tears may cause some side effects to develop while lubricating your eyes to relieve dryness and irritation.

You may also experience none at all. Speak with your doctor for more information regarding symptoms that you may encounter when applying these eye drops.

Common Refresh Tears side effects:

• Mild pain or irritation after application

Serious Side Effects

Some more serious adverse reactions may occur when administering carboxymethylcellulose. Stop using these Refresh Tears and call your doctor right away if you develop any of the following side effects:

• Changes in eyesight
• Eye pain
• Severe eye irritation
• Eye redness
• If symptoms worsen or persist for longer than 72 hours

Allergic Reactions

Do not use Refresh Tears if you are allergic to carboxymethylcellulose sodium or any of the other eye drop solution components. If you develop an allergic reaction, stop administering these eye drops and contact your doctor.

Refresh Tears allergy symptoms may include:

• Hives, itching
• Blisters, peeling skin
• Fever
• Wheezing
• Tightness in chest or throat
• Trouble breathing, swallowing, or talking
• Unusual hoarseness
• Swelling of your mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat

Cautions

Refresh Tears are designed to be applied directly to your eyes and should not be ingested. If swallowed, call your doctor or poison control right away.

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding while taking this medication to ensure the safety of you and your child.

Contact your doctor if symptoms of dry eye or irritation do not improve or if they worsen.

Some drugs may interact with carboxymethylcellulose and cause unwanted effects. Tell your doctor about all the medications that you take, including over the counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.

Form and Strength

This lubricant eye medication is available in the form of eye drops.

Refresh Tears eye drop solution strength:

• 0.5%

The 0.5% Refresh Tears solution is available in volumes of 30ml.

FAQ

Is it okay to use Refresh Tears eye drops every day?

Yes, Refresh Tears are designed with a carboxymethylcellulose solution that is similar to the tears you naturally produce. This allows you to administer the lubricating eye drops multiple times each day to provide relief from dry, irritated eyes as needed.

What are the disadvantages of Refresh Tears?

While Refresh Tears lubricating eye drops help provide relief from dry eyes and irritation, the solution may cause some irritation upon installation in your eyes. Many users experience little to no side effects when using these eye drops, but some adverse reactions such as irritation, blurred vision, and eye redness may occur.

Resources:

1. https://refreshbrand.ca/pages/RefreshTears.html?en
2. https://www.drugs.com/cdi/refresh-tears.html
3. https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/fda/fdaDrugXsl.cfm?setid=329d1fe0-4432-4565-b7b1-65666bd86526&type=display