refresh tears eye drop - Uses, Price, Side Effects & Substitutes
๐ Prescription Required
๐ Generic Available
Medically Reviewed
Dr. SaathiMed Expert Panel | Jun 23, 2026
What is refresh tears eye drop used for?
refresh tears eye drop (Carboxymethylcellulose (0.5% w/v)) is used to treat OPHTHAL. It contains Carboxymethylcellulose (0.5% w/v), which works by treating the condition effectively. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.
- Generic Name: Carboxymethylcellulose (0.5% w/v)
- Manufacturer: Allergan India Pvt Ltd
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: Consult doctor
- Prescription Required: Yes
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๐ refresh tears eye drop Uses & Benefits
- Refresh Tears 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.Refresh Tears 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, redness or irritation, 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.
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Carboxymethylcellulose (0.5% w/v) |
| Brand Name | refresh tears eye drop |
| Manufacturer | Allergan India Pvt Ltd |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | OPHTHAL |
| Action Class | Tear substitues |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Room temperature (15-30ยฐC), away from moisture |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ก How to Take refresh tears eye drop
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of refresh tears eye drop
- Eye irritation
- Burning eyes
- Eye discomfort
- Eye itching
- Eye pain
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
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๐ Substitutes for refresh tears eye drop
View AllAlternative brands with exact same active ingredient (Carboxymethylcellulose (0.5% w/v)):
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refresh ezee eye drop 0.4mlAllergan India Pvt Ltd โน8.32 94.8% CHEAPER
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stayhappi carboxymethylcellulose 0.5% eye dropSarvagunaushdhi Pvt Ltd โน22.00 86.1% CHEAPER
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ezimed eye dropDR Best pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd โน39.00 75.4% CHEAPER
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t-r eye dropBewell Labs Pvt Ltd โน40.16 74.7% CHEAPER
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e moist 0.5% eye dropZytras Life Sciences โน49.00 69.1% CHEAPER
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clymist eye dropClyde Biotech P Ltd โน51.11 67.8% CHEAPER
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wet eye dropGrace Drugs & Pharmaceuticals โน53.50 66.3% CHEAPER
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c cel 0.5% eye dropP R G Pharma Pvt Ltd โน55.00 65.4% CHEAPER
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pixelub unims eye dropFDC Ltd โน59.92 62.3% CHEAPER
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purewet 0.5% w/v eye dropQuest Pharmaceuticals โน60.00 62.2% CHEAPER
Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.