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Drug Details

ILUBE

• Drug Class Description
  Ocular lubricants.
• Generic Name
  Acetylcysteine, hypromellose
• Presentation
  Eye Drops, Solution A clear and colourless eye drops, solution.
• Description
  Acetylcysteine 5.0% w/v
• Indications
  Ilube Eye Drops are artificial tears with mucolytic and lubricant properties, indicated for the relief of dry eye syndromes associated with deficient tear secretion, impaired or abnormal mucus production.
• Adult Dosage
  

  Ilube Eye Drops are administered by topical instillation into the conjunctival sac.

  The usual dose is 1 or 2 drops instilled into the affected eye three or four times daily

• Contra Indications
  

  Known hypersensitivity to any component.

• Special Precautions
  

  Ilube Eye Drops contain benzalkonium chloride as preservative and, therefore, should not be used to treat patients who wear soft contact lenses. Discontinue use if discomfort, increased reddening or irritation occurs and persists.