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Refresh Optive

Generic name: ocular lubricant [OK-yoo-lar-LOO-bri-kant]

Brand names: Advanced Eye Relief Dry Eye, Alcon Tears, Artelac Nighttime, Artificial Tears, Bion Tears,… show all 92 brands
Drug class: Ophthalmic irrigations and lubricants

What is Refresh Optive?

This leaflet does not list all the brands or forms of ocular lubricant.Refresh Optimize is used by adults to relieve irritation and burning caused by dry eyes.Refresh Optive can be used in other ways not mentioned in this guide.

Side effects of Refresh Optive

If you experience any of the following symptoms of an allergic reaction, seek immediate medical attention: difficulty breathing, hives, swelling of the face, lips, or throat.

If you experience:

  • After using the medication, you may experience severe eye irritation, burning, or stinging.
  • Eye pain
  • Vision changes

Refresh Optive can cause the following side effects:

  • Mild eye irritation or burning;
  • Itching or redness in your eyes
  • Watery eyes
  • Blurred vision
  • Light sensitivity

There may be other side effects. For medical advice on side effects, call your doctor. To report side effects, you can contact the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Similar/related drugs

Cyclosporine for ophthalmic use, Restasis, varenicline, Xiidra, Systane, and Ceqa

Warnings

Do not use Refresh Optive for treating or preventing an eye infection.

Before you take this drug

Refresh Optive should not be used if you have an allergy to it. The medicine does not prevent or treat an eye infection.If you suspect that you may have an infection, ask your doctor or pharmacist if Refresh Optive is safe to use.Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or nursing.

How to take Refresh Optive?

Read all instructions or guides that come with your medication and follow all directions. Follow the directions on the label.Use Refresh Optive only after washing your hands.Refresh Optive should not be used, and you should call your pharmacist if it appears cloudy or if its color has changed.Avoid touching the tip or placing it directly on your eye. The tip of the eye dropper or ointment tube can cause serious vision problems if it is contaminated.If your symptoms don't improve or worsen while using Refresh Optive, call your doctor.Store at room temperature, away from heat or moisture.

What happens if I miss the dose?

Refresh Optive can be used as needed. You can skip any missed dose if you follow a schedule. Never use two doses in one go.

What happens if I overdose?

Overdoses of ocular moisturizer are not dangerous. If anyone accidentally swallows the medication, call 1-800-222-1222 or the Poison Help Line for immediate medical attention.

What should be avoided?

Blurred vision may occur after taking Refresh Optive. Do not drive or do any hazardous activities until you have determined how the medicine will affect you.You should only use eye drops prescribed by your doctor.

Interaction with other drug

Other drugs that you take are unlikely to affect the medicine used on your eyes. Many drugs interact. Tell your doctor all the medications you are taking, including any vitamins and herbal remedies.