Hicool Eye Drops

Composition of Hicool Eye Drops

Hicool Eye Drops contains Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose (0.7% w/v). It belongs to the Eye drops class of medicines.

Uses of Hicool Eye Drops

• soothes dry eyes
• provides relief
• hydrates eyes

Key benefits

• In Dry eyes Dry eyes occur when your eyes do not produce enough tears or when the tears evaporate too quickly
• leading to irritation
• redness
• and discomfort. Hicool Eye Drops is a lubricating agent that mimics natural tears
• providing moisture and protection to the eye surface. It helps relieve dryness
• reduces irritation
• and improves overall eye comfort.

How Hicool Eye Drops works

Hicool Eye Drops is a lubricant. It works similar to natural tears and provides temporary relief from burning and discomfort due to dryness of the eye.

How to take Hicool Eye Drops

Wash hands before use, tilt head back, pull down lower eyelid, apply 1-2 drops, blink a few times, keep eyes closed for 1-2 minutes

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

If you miss a dose of Hicool Eye Drops, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine is unlikely from eye use; flush the eye with clean water if too much is instilled. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Hicool Eye Drops

Most side effects of Hicool are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Hicool Eye Drops

Warnings and precautions

Never let the dropper tip touch your eye, eyelid or fingers — that is how a bottle becomes contaminated and causes a worse infection. Discard the bottle one month after you first open it, even if drops remain. Remove soft contact lenses before instilling drops and wait fifteen minutes before putting them back, unless the drops are specifically made for use with lenses. Seek same-day care for eye pain, marked redness, sensitivity to light or any loss of vision. Steroid eye drops must only be used under medical supervision — used wrongly they can raise eye pressure and damage sight. Glaucoma drops must be used every day for life; there are no symptoms until sight is already lost.

Do not take Hicool if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Not for anyone with a known allergy to the preservative in the preparation.

Interactions with other medicines

Beta blocker eye drops can be absorbed enough to slow the heart and tighten the airways — tell your doctor if you have asthma or a heart condition.

How to store Hicool Eye Drops

Store below 30°C, away from direct sunlight. Discard the bottle one month after you first open it, even if some is left. Keep out of the reach of children.

Expert advice for Hicool Eye Drops

Your doctor has prescribed Hicool Eye Drops to treat dry eye disease. It stabilizes the natural tear film and maintains necessary lubrication so your eyes don’t get dry and irritated. Apply pressure on the corner of the eye (close to the nose) for about 1 minute immediately after instilling the drop. Wait for at least 5-10 minutes before delivering the next medication in the same eye to avoid dilution of this medicine. Stinging sensation may occur for 1-2 minutes. Notify your doctor if it persists for longer. Make sure to use within 4 weeks of opening the bottle.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

Hicare Pharma

Therapeutic class:

Artificial Tears / Ocular Lubricant

Drug class:

Eye drops

Chemical class:

Cellulose derivative