Lacrimos 1% 10 mL Eye Drop

Lacrimos 1% 10 mL Eye Drop is a lubricating eye drop that contains carboxymethylcellulose 1% in each drop. It belongs to the artificial tears class and is used to relieve dry, irritated, burning, or gritty eyes by adding moisture and cushioning the eye surface. This 10 mL bottle is a larger-size form of the same medicine, made for repeated use when a doctor or eye-care professional recommends an artificial tear. Lacrimos 1% 10 mL Eye Drop is intended for symptom relief from dry eye, including dryness caused by wind, screens, air conditioning, contact lens wear, or reduced tear production.

How it works: Carboxymethylcellulose works by acting like a tear substitute, helping coat and lubricate the surface of the eye. In Lacrimos 1% 10 mL Eye Drop, this extra moisture helps reduce friction, so blinking feels easier and dryness is less uncomfortable.

Lacrimos 1% 10 mL Eye Drop is the stronger of the Lacrimos eye-drop strengths listed here, so it may feel a little thicker and last longer on the eye than the 0.5% versions. A clinician may choose Lacrimos 1% 10 mL Eye Drop for people who need more durable lubrication or who have more persistent dry-eye symptoms, while lower strengths may be preferred if a lighter feel is wanted. Because this is a higher-strength artificial tear, it is meant for people a doctor has assessed rather than as a one-size-fits-all starting option.

• Dry eye syndrome
• Burning or stinging from eye dryness
• Gritty or sandy eye sensation
• Temporary eye irritation from wind or screens
• Lubrication for irritated eyes

• Wash your hands before using Lacrimos 1% 10 mL Eye Drop.
• Tilt your head back, pull down the lower eyelid, and place the prescribed number of drops into the eye.
• Do not let the bottle tip touch your eye, eyelid, fingers, or any surface.
• Close your eye gently for 1 to 2 minutes after instilling the drop.
• If you use other eye medicines, wait at least 5 to 10 minutes between products unless your clinician tells you otherwise.
• Replace the cap tightly after each use and use only as directed by your doctor.

Each drop of Lacrimos 1% 10 mL Eye Drop provides carboxymethylcellulose 1%, which is a relatively higher-strength lubricating eye drop compared with the 0.5% versions. The exact number of drops and how often to use them depends on your symptoms and your doctor’s instructions; many people use artificial tears several times a day as needed, but the prescriber should set your schedule for this specific product. Do not increase frequency on your own if symptoms are severe or do not improve.

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

Common side effects of Carboxymethylcellulose may include:

• Temporary mild blurred vision after putting in the drop
• Eye irritation or burning right after use
• Mild stinging or discomfort
• Watery eyes
• Redness of the eye
• Sticky feeling on the eyelid or lashes
• Because it is the 1% strength, a thicker or more noticeable feel in the eye may be more common than with 0.5% drops

• Do not use Lacrimos 1% 10 mL Eye Drop if you are allergic to carboxymethylcellulose or any bottle ingredient.
• This is an eye drop for surface lubrication; do not swallow it or inject it.
• If you wear contact lenses, ask your eye-care professional when to remove and reinsert them around dosing.
• Blurred vision can happen briefly after use, so wait until your vision is clear before driving or using machinery.
• Tell your doctor if you have eye pain, eye injury, infection, or vision loss rather than simple dryness.
• Use the 1% strength only as directed; higher-strength lubrication may not be the best choice for every dry-eye patient.
• If symptoms persist or get worse, get evaluated instead of relying on frequent self-treatment.

• Other eye drops, eye ointments, or prescription eye medicines may need to be spaced apart by several minutes.
• Contact lenses can interact with eye-drop use, especially if lenses are in place at the time of dosing.
• Preservatives or ingredients in other ophthalmic products may increase irritation when used together.
• Any medicine that causes reduced tearing or eye dryness can make symptoms harder to control, even if it is not a direct drug-drug interaction.

Store Lacrimos 1% 10 mL Eye Drop at room temperature, keep the bottle tightly closed, and protect it from contamination and extreme heat or freezing.