Lubistar 0.5%

Composition of Lubistar 0.5%

Lubistar 0.5% contains Carboxymethylcellulose (0.5%w/v). It belongs to the Eye drops class of medicines.

Uses of Lubistar 0.5%

Lubistar 0.5% Eye Drop is used in the treatment of dry eyes. It is used as a lubricant to relive irritation and discomfort due to dryness of the eyes or due to exposure of the eyes to wind or sun.

Key benefits

• Delivers medicine straight to the eye
• Very little reaches the rest of the body

How Lubistar 0.5% works

Lubistar 0.5% Eye Drop 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 Lubistar 0.5%

Use this medicine as your doctor has directed. Follow the dose and the duration written on your prescription.

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

Take it as soon as you remember. If your next dose is almost due, skip the one you missed — never take two doses together to catch up.

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 Lubistar 0.5%

Most side effects of Lubistar 0.5% are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Stinging on instillation
• Blurred vision for a few minutes
• Watering
• Redness
• Bitter taste

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 Lubistar 0.5%

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 Lubistar 0.5% 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 Lubistar 0.5%

Store below 30°C in the original pack, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.

Expert advice for Lubistar 0.5%

<div class="style__desktop-container___1hcBT"><div class="style__desktop-video___2GTR9"><div class="styles__video-img___1rCzR"><div class=""/><div class=""/></div></div><div><div><div><div><div class="ExpertAdviceItem__content___1Djk2"><ul><li>Your doctor has prescribed Lubistar 0.5% Eye Drop to treat dry eye disease.</li> <li><div>It stabilizes the natural tear film and maintains necessary lubrication so your eyes don't get dry and irritated.</div></li> <li>May require long-term use.</li> <li>Apply pressure on the corner of the eye (close to the nose) for about 1 minute immediately after instilling the drop.</li> <li>Wait for at least 5-10 minutes before delivering the next medication in the same eye to avoid dilution.</li> <li><div>Stinging sensation may occur for 1-2 mins. Notify your doctor if it persists for longer.</div></li> <li>Make sure to use within 4 weeks of opening the bottle.</li></ul></div></div></div></div></div></div>

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

MANKIND (PHARMA)

Therapeutic class:

Ophthalmic preparation

Drug class:

Eye drops