Lacridew 0.5% 10 mL Eye Drop

Lacridew 0.5% 10 mL Eye Drop is a lubricating eye drop that contains carboxymethylcellulose 0.5% in each mL of solution. It belongs to the ocular lubricant class and is used to relieve dry, irritated, burning, or gritty eyes caused by dryness or environmental factors. Lacridew 0.5% 10 mL Eye Drop works by coating the eye surface and adding moisture. This can help reduce discomfort and support smoother blinking.

How it works: Carboxymethylcellulose is a lubricant that helps hold water on the surface of the eye. In Lacridew 0.5% 10 mL Eye Drop, it forms a soothing film that eases dryness and irritation.

The 0.5% strength is a standard lubricating eye drop concentration and is often chosen when milder dryness relief is needed or when a doctor wants a simple, well-tolerated option for regular use. Because Lacridew 0.5% 10 mL Eye Drop is not a high-dose prescription medicine, its role is to lubricate the eye surface rather than treat infection or inflammation. A clinician may choose this strength based on how dry your eyes feel, how often symptoms occur, and how long relief lasts for you.

• Dry eye relief
• Burning or stinging eyes from dryness
• Gritty or scratchy eye feeling
• Eye irritation from wind, smoke, or screens
• Temporary moisture replacement for dry eyes

• Wash your hands before using Lacridew 0.5% 10 mL Eye Drop.
• Tilt your head back and pull down the lower eyelid to form a small pocket.
• Put the prescribed number of drops into the eye without touching the dropper tip to your eye or skin.
• Close your eye gently for 1 to 2 minutes and avoid blinking hard or rubbing the eye.
• If you use other eye medicines, wait at least 5 to 10 minutes between products unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
• Replace the cap right away and do not use the eye drop if the solution looks cloudy or contaminated.

Lacridew 0.5% 10 mL Eye Drop delivers carboxymethylcellulose 0.5% in each drop solution, which is used as needed to lubricate dry eyes. Many people use it 1 to 2 drops in the affected eye or eyes up to several times a day, but the exact frequency and maximum daily use should be based on your doctor’s instructions and your symptoms. If your eyes stay very dry, painful, red, or sensitive despite use, get medical advice rather than increasing the dose on your own.

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

Common side effects of Carboxymethylcellulose may include:

• Temporary mild burning or stinging after instillation
• Blurred vision right after use
• Eye irritation or redness
• Watery eyes
• Sticky or crusty eyelid feeling
• Mild discomfort or foreign-body sensation

• Do not use Lacridew 0.5% 10 mL Eye Drop if the seal is broken or the solution has changed color or looks contaminated.
• If you wear contact lenses, remove them before using the drops unless your eye doctor says they can be used with lenses.
• Temporary blurred vision can happen after dosing, so use caution when driving or using machinery until your vision clears.
• Tell your doctor if you have ongoing eye pain, discharge, infection, or a recent eye injury, because dry-eye drops may not be enough.
• Do not share your eye drops with anyone else to reduce the risk of spreading infection.
• If you need this drop very often, or symptoms last more than a few days, you should be checked for a more serious eye problem.
• Use extra care if you are using other ophthalmic medicines, because they may need to be spaced apart.

• Other eye drops or ointments, which may need spacing by several minutes
• Prescription ophthalmic medicines, which can be diluted if used at the same time
• Contact lenses, which may interfere with drop delivery or comfort
• Artificial tear products with similar ingredients, which may increase total lubrication use

Store Lacridew 0.5% 10 mL Eye Drop at room temperature, tightly closed, and keep the dropper tip clean and away from touching any surface.