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Cooleye Eye Drop is used to treat allergic diseases of the eye. It helps to treat swelling, redness of the eye, and provides temporary relief from the eye's discomfort and burning. It works by narrowing the eye's blood vessels to reduce inflammation (redness and swelling in the eye). Also, it provides a cooling effect to the eye and reduces discomfort and pain. It may cause common side effects such as irritation, pain, blurred vision, photophobia at the application site, and stinging. Before using this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding, and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions.

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Written By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
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More about the Product

Composition :

CAMPHOR-0.01%W/V+MENTHOL-0.005%W/V+NAPHAZOLINE-0.05%W/V+PHENYLEPHRINE-0.12%W/V

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Winmac Laboratories Ltd

Consume Type :

Ophthalmic

Expires on or after :

Dec-28

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About Cooleye Eye Drop

Cooleye Eye Drop is an ophthalmic solution designed to temporarily relieve eye redness, itching, puffiness, and minor irritation. It is commonly recommended to soothe eye discomfort brought on by environmental factors such as wind, dust, smog, sun exposure, or swimming. This medication works directly on the surface of the eye to restore comfort and clarity.

For optimal relief, these eye drops should be used consistently as directed by your healthcare professional, though they are generally intended for short-term use. Since this is a topical ophthalmic solution, there are no specific food-related restrictions when using it. Simple environmental modifications, such as wearing protective eyewear outdoors, can also help improve your results and protect your eyes.

While using Cooleye Eye Drop, you may experience mild, temporary side effects such as a brief stinging sensation or slightly wider pupils. If you experience severe eye pain or changes in your vision, or if your eye redness continues to worsen, stop using the drops and consult your doctor immediately.

Talk to your doctor before starting Cooleye Eye Drop if you have pre-existing health conditions, particularly narrow-angle glaucoma, high blood pressure, or heart disease. Do not take this if you have a known allergy to any of the ingredients in this eyedrop formulation.

It is important to discuss all other medications you are using with your doctor, as some oral drugs can interact with the active components in this ophthalmic solution. Additionally, avoid smoking or being around secondhand smoke, as smoke can further irritate sensitive eyes. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or managing health conditions in elderly individuals, consult your healthcare provider before use.

Uses of Cooleye Eye Drop

Cooleye Eye Drop is used to relieve eye redness, itching, puffiness, and minor irritation. The detailed uses of Cooleye Eye Drop are as follows:

  • Eye Redness: Cooleye Eye Drop helps by narrowing dilated blood vessels on the surface of the eye, which quickly reduces redness and restores a natural, clear appearance.
  • Eye Irritation: It relieves burning, itching, and dryness caused by exposure to wind, sun, dust, air conditioning, or smog.
  • Eye Congestion: The formulation helps decrease swelling and puffiness in the tissues of the eye caused by minor environmental irritants.
     

Key Benefits

Cooleye Eye Drop helps relieve eye irritation by reducing redness and soothing discomfort directly at the affected site. By providing fast-acting local relief, it helps improve eye comfort and supports normal daily activities.

  • Helps Relieve Redness and Eye Irritation: By acting directly on the surface of the eye, Cooleye Eye Drop helps reduce redness, itching, and irritation, providing rapid relief from eye discomfort.
  • Soothes Burning and Gritty Sensations: Cooleye Eye Drop provides a cooling, soothing effect that helps relieve burning, dryness, and the sensation of grit or irritation in the eyes.
  • Supports Comfortable Vision Throughout the Day: By reducing eye discomfort and irritation, Cooleye Eye Drop helps you read, work, and carry out everyday activities more comfortably with less distraction from eye symptoms.

Directions for Use

  • Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication to ensure safety.
  • Lie down and tilt your head backwards. Pull your lower eyelid gently with your index finger to form a pocket. Instil the number of drops as advised by the doctor into the pocket of the lower eyelid. Close your eyes for 1-2 minutes.
  • Avoid touching the tip of the container to prevent contamination.
  • Replace the cap tightly after use.

How Cooleye Eye Drop Works

Cooleye Eye Drop is a combination ophthalmic solution that relieves eye discomfort through the coordinated actions of its active components. Two of the active ingredients, phenylephrine and naphazoline, work as vasoconstrictors, which means they gently narrow the swollen, dilated blood vessels on the white part of your eye. This narrowing reduces local blood flow, which rapidly clears away redness and reduces puffiness. The other two active ingredients, menthol and camphor, function as cooling and soothing agents. When applied to the eye, they stimulate the cold-sensitive receptors on the surface of the eye, producing a mild cooling sensation. This cooling effect helps distract from and calm local itching, burning, and minor pain. Together, these ingredients work to make your eyes look clearer and feel more comfortable.
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Alcohol

Safe if prescribed

Cooleye Eye Drop is not known to interact with Cooleye Eye Drop is taken together, but it should be taken in limit.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Cooleye Eye Drop contains phenylephrine, which is a pregnacy category C and its safety in pregnancy is not known.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Cooleye Eye Drop should be used with caution if you are breastfeeding. Also, do not touch the breast if you have put Cooleye Eye Drop to avoid any harmful effect on the baby.

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Driving

Unsafe

Cooleye Eye Drop is known to cause blurry vision, so do not drive a car or operate any machinery which requires concentration.

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Liver

Caution

Take Cooleye Eye Drop with caution, especially if you have a history of liver diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.

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Kidney

Caution

Take Cooleye Eye Drop with caution, especially if you have a history of kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.

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Children

Caution

Cooleye Eye Drop is not recommended for children below 12 years of age. However, please consult a doctor before giving Cooleye Eye Drop to children.

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Heart

Consult your doctor

Please consult your doctor before using Cooleye Eye Drop if you have pre-existing heart problems. Your doctor will prescribe Cooleye Eye Drop if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Geriatrics

Consult your doctor

Please consult a doctor before administering Cooleye Eye Drop to geriatric patients. Your doctor will prescribe Cooleye Eye Drop if the benefits outweigh the risks.

What if I have taken an overdose of Cooleye Eye Drop

If you accidentally apply too many drops, gently flush your eyes with lukewarm water. If Cooleye Eye Drop is accidentally swallowed, seek immediate medical attention right away, as accidental ingestion can cause serious system-wide side effects, especially in young children.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Stay hydrated: Drink plenty of water throughout the day to support overall hydration, which helps maintain natural tear production.
  • Wear protective eyewear: Use sunglasses with wrap-around frames to shelter your eyes from drying winds, dust, pollen, and harsh sunlight.
  • Use a humidifier: Keep indoor air moist, particularly in heated or air-conditioned environments, to prevent dry eye irritation.
  • Practise the 20-20-20 rule: If you work on a computer or look at screens, take a break every 20 minutes to look at an object 20 feet away for at least 20 seconds to reduce eye strain.
  • Avoid rubbing your eyes: Rubbing can increase irritation, damage delicate blood vessels on the surface, and introduce bacteria from your hands.
     
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How Soon It Starts Working

The time required for Cooleye Eye Drop to start to work: The time required for Cooleye Eye Drop to show its action is unknown. The time for which the effects of Cooleye Eye Drop last: The duration of action for Cooleye Eye Drop is unknown.

What if you forget to take Cooleye Eye Drop

If you miss a dose of Cooleye Eye Drop, apply the missed drop as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next scheduled application, skip the missed dose and return to your regular routine. Do not apply a double dose to make up for a missed one.

Storage

•Store Cooleye Eye Drop eye drops at room temperature, ideally between 15°C and 25°C. •Keep the bottle tightly closed when not in use to prevent contamination.

Drug Warnings

  • Check the solution before each use; do not use the eye drops if the liquid is cloudy, discoloured, or contains visible particles.
  • Always remove contact lenses before applying Cooleye Eye Drop and wait at least 15 minutes before reinserting them.
  • Do not use this medication for more than 3 consecutive days unless specifically directed by your doctor, as overuse can cause 'rebound redness', making your eyes more bloodshot and irritated.
  • Never let the dropper tip touch your eye, eyelid, fingers, or any other surface to avoid contaminating the sterile solution.
  • Do not share your eye drops with anyone else, as this can easily spread eye infections.
     

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  • Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs): Using Cooleye Eye Drop while taking MAOIs (often used for depression) can lead to a severe and sudden rise in blood pressure.
  • Tricyclic Antidepressants: May increase the risk of high blood pressure and irregular heartbeats when combined with the active ingredients in these eye drops.
  • Beta-blockers and Blood Pressure Medications: The active ingredients in the drops, if absorbed into the bloodstream, may slightly interfere with medications used to lower blood pressure.
     

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No clinically significant food interactions are known with Cooleye Eye Drop when used as directed. 
 

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FAQs

Cooleye Eye Drop is used to treat allergic diseases of the eye. It provides relief from swelling, redness, discomfort and burning sensation.
Cooleye Eye Drop is a combination drug containing 'ophthalmic medication,' primarily used to treat allergic diseases of the eye. Phenylephrine and naphazoline present in Cooleye Eye Drop are decongestants, both working by narrowing the eye's blood vessels to reduce inflammation. Menthol and camphor help to provide a cooling effect to the eye and reduces discomfort and pain.
Yes, the use of Cooleye Eye Drop can cause blurry vision for the short term. So, please do not drive or operate any car or machinery which requires concentration to avoid any mishappening.
Cooleye Eye Drop contains phenylephrine which is contraindicated when taken along with MAO inhibitor. So, Cooleye Eye Drop should not be used if you are taking any MAO inhibitor to avoid any serious drug reaction. Also, Cooleye Eye Drop should be taken at least 14 days after your last dose of anti-depressants, especially monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAO).
Cooleye Eye Drop contains camphor, menthol, naphazoline, and phenylephrine as its active substances.
Cooleye Eye Drop causes side effects such as pain in eye, irritation in eye, blurred vision, photophobia (discomfort on exposure to sunlight), and stinging in eye. These will mostly reduce over time as they do not require any medical treatment. Please, consult the doctor if these side effects persists or worsens.
You are recommended to use Cooleye Eye Drop as frequently as advised by your doctor. Always wash your hands before using Cooleye Eye Drop. Do not self-medicate.
To use the Cooleye Eye Drop, start by washing your hands. Tilt your head back, pull down your lower eyelid to form a small pocket, and hold the dropper close without touching your eye. Instil the number of drops as advised by the doctor into the pocket of the lower eyelid. Close your eyes for 1-2 minutes.
If you’ve used too much Cooleye Eye Drop, rinse your eyes with clean water or saline to avoid irritation. Consult your doctor if you notice any symptoms such as redness, discomfort, blurred vision, or irritation
Store Cooleye Eye Drop at room temperature. Protect from heat and light. Keep it out of reach from children. Disposal of Cooleye Eye Drop is done by following the local guidelines.
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult your doctor before using Cooleye Eye Drop. If you have glaucoma, high blood pressure, BPH (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia), coronary artery disease, and liver or kidney problems, inform your doctor. Cooleye Eye Drop is not recommended for children under 12 years of age without medical advice.
Yes, Cooleye Eye Drop can interact with other medicines to used treat hypertension (propranolol, atenolol), mono amino oxidase inhibitors (selegiline, isocarboxazid), anti-asthma medicines (albuterol), migraine medicines (ergotamine), blood thinners (warfarin, aspirin), anti-sickness drugs domperidone). Therefore, inform your doctor about all the medications you are taking.
No. You should remove your contact lenses before using Cooleye Eye Drop. Wait at least 15 minutes after applying the drops before reinserting your lenses, as the ingredients can be absorbed by soft lenses and cause irritation. Talk to your doctor if your eyes remain irritated.
You should generally not use Cooleye Eye Drop for more than 3 consecutive days. Using it longer can cause your symptoms to return or worsen when you stop using the drops. If your symptoms persist, talk to your doctor.
Yes. If used for too many days in a row, the blood vessels in your eyes can become dependent on the medication. When you stop using the drops, the blood vessels may widen even more, a condition called "rebound redness." Talk to your doctor if your redness persists.
If anyone, especially a child, accidentally swallows Cooleye Eye Drop, seek immediate emergency medical care or contact a poison control center right away, as swallowing this solution can cause serious system-wide side effects.
The safety of Cooleye Eye Drop during pregnancy has not been fully established. If you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, talk to your doctor before using these eye drops to evaluate the benefits and risks.
Yes, some of the active ingredients in Cooleye Eye Drop can cause temporary dilation (widening) of your pupils, which may also make your eyes slightly more sensitive to bright light. This effect is temporary and should go away shortly after you stop using the drops.
If you are using other eye drops or ointments, wait at least 5 to 10 minutes between applying Cooleye Eye Drop and the other products. This prevents the second medication from washing out the first. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist for a specific schedule.
If your eye irritation does not improve within 72 hours, or if it gets worse, stop using the drops immediately. Talk to your doctor to rule out more serious eye conditions, such as an infection, allergy, or injury.

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