Optive Fusion 5 mg/mL Eye Drops

Optive Fusion 5 mg/mL Eye Drops is a lubricating eye drop that contains carboxymethylcellulose 5 mg in each mL. It belongs to the artificial tears class and is used to relieve dry eye symptoms and eye irritation caused by reduced natural tears. Optive Fusion 5 mg/mL Eye Drops helps soothe burning, grittiness, and discomfort by adding moisture to the surface of the eye. This product is for eye use only and is commonly used when temporary relief from dryness is needed.

How it works: Carboxymethylcellulose works like a tear substitute by forming a soothing moisture layer over the eye surface. In Optive Fusion 5 mg/mL Eye Drops, this helps reduce dryness, protect the eye, and improve comfort for a short time after each drop.

Optive Fusion 5 mg/mL Eye Drops is a standard lubricating strength, not a high-dose medicine, so it fits routine dry-eye care rather than aggressive treatment. A doctor may choose Optive Fusion 5 mg/mL Eye Drops when symptoms are mild to moderate, when the eyes feel dry for long periods, or when a lubricant with carboxymethylcellulose is preferred for regular use.

• Dry eyes
• Eye irritation from dryness
• Burning or stinging caused by low tear production
• Grittiness or scratchy eye feeling
• Temporary relief of eye discomfort

• Use Optive Fusion 5 mg/mL Eye Drops exactly as directed by your doctor or the product label.
• Wash your hands before using the eye drops.
• Tilt your head back, pull down the lower eyelid, and place 1 drop into the affected eye.
• Do not let the dropper tip touch your eye, fingers, or any surface.
• If you wear contact lenses, remove them before using the drops and wait before putting them back in, unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
• Close your eye gently for a moment after the drop is placed; do not rub the eye.

Each drop provides 5 mg/mL of carboxymethylcellulose, which is an eye-lubricating strength meant for local relief, not systemic treatment. The usual number of drops and how often you may use Optive Fusion 5 mg/mL Eye Drops depends on your symptoms and your doctor’s directions; some people use it as needed during the day. Do not use more often than recommended, because your doctor should decide the safest schedule for this specific strength.

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

Common side effects of Carboxymethylcellulose may include:

• Temporary mild eye burning or stinging
• Blurred vision right after applying the drop
• Eye redness
• Watery eyes
• Mild eye irritation
• Sticky or uncomfortable feeling in the eye

• Use only in the eye; do not swallow Optive Fusion 5 mg/mL Eye Drops.
• Do not touch the dropper tip to the eye or any surface to avoid contamination.
• If you have persistent dry eye, eye infection, eye pain, or vision loss, get medical advice before continuing.
• Remove contact lenses before use unless your clinician tells you otherwise, since eye drops can interact with lenses.
• If the solution changes color, looks cloudy, or the bottle is damaged, do not use it.
• Tell your doctor if you are using other eye medicines, because timing between products may matter.
• If blurred vision occurs after use, avoid driving or operating machinery until your vision is clear.

• Other prescription or over-the-counter eye drops
• Eye ointments or gels used at the same time
• Contact lenses
• Other medicines that may cause dry eyes, such as some antihistamines or decongestants

Store Optive Fusion 5 mg/mL Eye Drops at room temperature and keep the strip/box closed and protected from contamination; follow the package instructions for opened units.