Irimist 0.30% 5 mL Eye Drop

Irimist 0.30% 5 mL Eye Drop is an eye lubricant made with hydroxypropylmethylcellulose 0.30%, a tear substitute used to relieve dry, irritated, or burning eyes. Each drop contains hydroxypropylmethylcellulose at 0.30% concentration, which helps coat and soothe the surface of the eye. It is classified as an ophthalmic lubricant or artificial tears product. Doctors may recommend Irimist 0.30% 5 mL Eye Drop for temporary relief of dryness from wind, screen use, contact lens discomfort, or reduced tear production.

How it works: Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose is a lubricant that increases moisture on the eye surface and helps the tear film stay in place longer. In eye drop form, it creates a soothing protective layer that reduces friction and helps ease dryness, burning, and irritation.

Irimist 0.30% 5 mL Eye Drop is the smaller pack option compared with Irimist 10 mL Eye Drop, but the active ingredient strength is the same at 0.30%. That means the difference is mainly the amount of solution in the bottle, not a stronger or weaker formula, so a doctor may choose it for shorter use, travel, or easier trial use. For many people, this 0.30% eye drop feels lubricating and calming soon after instillation, but the exact response varies.

• Dry eyes
• Eye irritation
• Burning or stinging from dryness
• Temporary relief of discomfort from wind or screens
• Lubrication for reduced tear film

• Wash your hands before using Irimist 0.30% 5 mL Eye Drop.
• Tilt your head back, pull down the lower eyelid, and place 1 drop in the affected eye as directed.
• Do not let the dropper tip touch your eye, fingers, or any surface.
• If you use other eye medicines, wait at least 5 to 10 minutes between products unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
• If you wear soft contact lenses, remove them before using the drop and wait before putting them back in, unless your clinician says it is okay.
• Close your eyes gently after instilling the drop and avoid rubbing your eyes.

Irimist 0.30% 5 mL Eye Drop provides hydroxypropylmethylcellulose 0.30% per drop, which is the same active strength as the larger Irimist 10 mL Eye Drop. The usual frequency can range from as needed to several times a day, depending on how dry or irritated your eyes are, and the exact number of drops per day should be set by a doctor. Because this is a lubricant eye drop rather than a systemic medicine, dosing is individualized and should not be increased beyond the plan your clinician recommends.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose may include:

• Temporary blurred vision after putting in the drop
• Mild eye stinging or burning
• Eye irritation or redness
• Watery eyes
• A sticky or gummy feeling on the eyelids
• Foreign-body or gritty sensation in the eye

• Do not use if the solution changes color, becomes cloudy, or the bottle tip is damaged.
• If you have eye pain, major redness, discharge, or sudden vision loss, get medical advice rather than relying on the drop alone.
• Use caution driving or using machines right after dosing because vision may be briefly blurred.
• Do not touch the dropper tip to the eye to reduce the risk of contamination.
• Tell your clinician if you wear contact lenses, because lens use may affect when you should apply Irimist 0.30% 5 mL Eye Drop.
• If symptoms persist or worsen, you may need an eye exam to rule out infection or another cause.
• Only use in the eyes; do not swallow or inject this product.

• Other ophthalmic drops, including prescription eye medicines
• Other artificial tears or lubricating eye products
• Contact lenses, especially if lenses are not removed before use
• Eye ointments, which may need to be spaced or used at bedtime
• Any product that irritates the eye surface, such as some cosmetic or cleansing products

Store Irimist 0.30% 5 mL Eye Drop at room temperature and keep the bottle tightly closed and away from contamination.