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Tears Plus Drops is an ophthalmic lubricant used to treat dry eyes. It relieves foreign body sensation, burning sensation, and itching of the eyes by restoring the tear formation in dry eyes. Common side effects include eye irritation and temporary blurry vision. Avoid driving vehicles or operating machines, as it may cause temporary blurred vision.

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Written By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
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More about the Product

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Allergan Healthcare India Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

Ophthalmic

Expires on or after :

Jan-27

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About Tears Plus Drops

Tears Plus Drops is a sterile, lubricating ophthalmic solution designed to relieve dry, irritated, and sore eyes. It acts as an artificial tear to soothe discomfort caused by environmental factors like wind, sun, heating, or prolonged screen use. This medicine is primarily used to treat dry eye syndrome and temporary eye irritation.

For the best results, use these eye drops consistently as recommended by your doctor, often several times a day depending on the severity of your symptoms. Since this is an ophthalmic product applied directly to the eye, you do not need to worry about taking it with or without food. Making simple adjustments to your environment, such as taking regular screen breaks and staying hydrated, can also help improve your overall comfort.

While most people tolerate these drops very well, you may experience temporary mild stinging, burning, or briefly blurred vision right after applying them. These effects are usually mild and resolve quickly on their own. However, if you experience severe eye pain, persistent redness, or changes in your vision, stop using the drops and consult your doctor immediately.

Talk to your doctor before starting this medicine if you have any pre-existing eye conditions, severe eye allergies, or if you have recently had eye surgery. Do not use this if you are known to be allergic to any of the components in the solution. Your doctor will help determine if this is the right option for your eye health.

If you use other eye medications, you must space out their application to prevent one from washing out the other. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or managing dry eyes in an elderly patient, talk to your doctor or pharmacist to ensure safe and proper use of this product. Use this solution in children only if recommended by a doctor, who will determine the appropriate use. 

Uses of Tears Plus Drops

Your doctor may recommend this ophthalmic solution to help manage the following conditions:

  • Dry Eye Syndrome: Tears Plus Drops provides essential moisture to the surface of the eye when your body does not produce enough natural tears, helping to maintain lubrication.
  • Eye Irritation and Discomfort: It helps soothe eyes that are irritated by environmental triggers such as dry indoor air, wind, smoke, dust, or air conditioning.
  • Digital Eye Strain: It relieves dryness, burning, and fatigue in the eyes caused by long periods of reading or staring at computer screens and mobile devices.

Key Benefits

When taken consistently as directed, this ophthalmic solution may provide the following physiological benefits:

  • Relieves dry eye discomfort: Provides fast-acting relief from burning, stinging, and the gritty sensation associated with dry eyes.
  • Restores tear film stability: Helps spread evenly across the eye surface, promoting smoother blinking and greater comfort.
  • Provides long-lasting moisture: Clings to the eye surface for prolonged lubrication, reducing the need for frequent reapplication.
  • Protects the eye surface: Forms a protective barrier that helps reduce further irritation and supports healing of the delicate eye tissues.

Directions for Use

  • Follow your doctor’s recommendations on the dosage and timing of this medication to achieve optimal results.
  • 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.
  • Please do not touch the container’s tip to the eye, eyelids, or surrounding areas, as it may cause contamination.

How Tears Plus Drops Works

Tears Plus Drops contains a combination of lubricating agents such as Povidone, Polyvinyl alcohol and Chlorbutol that work together to mimic your natural tears. When you apply the drops, they immediately mix with the existing tear film on the surface of your eye. Povidone works as a water-binding agent that attracts and holds moisture on the surface of your eye, keeping it wet and comfortable. Polyvinyl alcohol functions as a protective film-forming over the eye surface that increases the spreadability of your tear film, preventing natural moisture from evaporating too quickly. Chlorbutol act as a preservative that keeps the solution sterile; these components stabilise your tears, ensuring your eyes stay lubricated, clean, and protected against friction.
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Alcohol

Caution

It is not known whether Tears Plus Drops interacts with alcohol. Please consult your doctor.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this; your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this; your doctor will decide whether Tears Plus Drops can be used by breastfeeding mothers or not.

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Driving

Caution

Tears Plus Drops may temporarily blur your vision. So, avoid driving or operating machinery until your vision is clear.

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Liver

Caution

Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding the usage of Tears Plus Drops in patients with liver impairment.

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Kidney

Caution

Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding the usage of Tears Plus Drops in patients with kidney impairment.

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Children

Caution

Tears Plus Drops should be administered in children only if prescribed by the doctor.

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Heart

Safe if prescribed

Tears Plus Drops is generally considered safe for individuals with heart conditions. However, please consult your doctor if you have any concerns.

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Geriatrics

Consult your doctor

Tears Plus Drops should be used in elderly patients only if prescribed by a doctor. If you have any concerns about using Tears Plus Drops in older adults, please consult your doctor.

What if I have taken an overdose of Tears Plus Drops

Applying too many drops is unlikely to cause serious harm, as excess liquid will simply drain out of your eye. However, if you experience severe irritation or if the solution is accidentally swallowed, seek immediate medical attention.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Stay hydrated: Drink plenty of water throughout the day to support overall hydration and natural tear production.
  • Practice the 20-20-20 rule: every 20 minutes of screen time, look at something 20 feet away for at least 20 seconds to give your eyes a rest and encourage blinking.
  • Use a humidifier: Use it in your home or office to add moisture to dry indoor air, especially during winter or in air-conditioned spaces.
  • Wear wrap-around sunglasses: Wear them outdoors to protect your eyes from drying winds, dust, and harsh sunlight.
  • Avoid direct airflow: Avoid directing fans, heaters, or car vents directly toward your face and eyes.
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How Soon It Starts Working

The time required for Tears Plus Drops to start to work: Tears Plus Drops ideally shows its action within 5 to 10 minutes after instillation.

The time for which the effects of Tears Plus Drops last: The effect of Tears Plus Drops lasts for 1 to 2 hours.

What if you forget to take Tears Plus Drops

If you miss a dose, use the eye drops as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next scheduled application, skip the missed dose and continue with your routine. Do not apply double drops to make up for a missed dose.

Storage

•Store solution at room temperature, ideally between 15°C and 25°C, away from direct heat, sunlight, and moisture. • Do not freeze the solution.

Drug Warnings

  • Check before use: Always inspect the solution before use; do not use the eye drops if the liquid looks cloudy, discoloured, or contains visible particles.
  • Avoid contamination: Never touch the dropper tip to your eye, fingers, or any other surface to avoid contaminating the sterile solution inside the bottle.
  • Remove contact lenses: Remove your contact lenses before using it and wait at least 15 minutes before reinserting them, or follow the instructions provided with your specific product.
  • Space eye medications: If you are using other eye drops or eye ointments, wait at least 5 to 10 minutes between applying each medication to prevent washing them out.
  • Avoid prolonged frequent use: If you need to use it frequently or for a prolonged period, consult your doctor, as the chlorbutol preservative may irritate the eye surface with long-term use. A preservative-free lubricant may be recommended if needed.
  • Consult your eye doctor if your symptoms do not improve after regular use, worsen, or if you develop eye pain, persistent redness, changes in vision, or discharge, as these may indicate another eye condition requiring treatment.
  • Avoid prolonged and frequent use: Do not use it more often or for longer than recommended, as preservative-containing eye drops may irritate the surface of the eye. Consult your doctor if you require frequent or long-term use.
  • Follow the recommended dose: Using a few extra drops is unlikely to cause serious harm, but avoid repeated overuse and use the drops only as directed.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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  • Other ophthalmic preparations: Using multiple eye products at the same time can dilute the medications. Always space out it and other eye drops or ointments by at least 10 minutes.
  • Other Medicines: Tell your doctor if you are taking antihistamines, antidepressants, diuretics, beta-blockers, isotretinoin, or other medicines that can reduce tear production or worsen dry eyes. 
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Drug-Drug Interactions

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How does the drug interact with Tears Plus Drops 10 ml:
Taling Tears Plus Drops 10 ml with Collagenase may decrease the effects of Collagenase.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Tears Plus Drops 10 ml with Collagenase together can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No clinically significant food interactions are known with Tears Plus Drops when used as directed. 

No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

[EYE LUBRICANTS]

FAQs

Tears Plus Drops is used to treat dry eyes. It provides relief from burning sensation, dryness, and discomfort. It kills bacteria and relieves minor irritation.
Tears Plus Drops is a combination of three drugs, namely: Povidone, Polyvinyl alcohol, and Chlorbutol. Polyvinyl alcohol acts as a lubricant that works as natural tears and helps in providing relief from burning sensation, dryness, and discomfort. Povidone acts as an antiseptic, kills bacteria, and provides relief from minor irritation. Chlorbutol acts as a preservative. Together, Tears Plus Drops helps in treating dry eyes.
Tears Plus Drops might cause blurred vision temporarily immediately after using. So, do not drive or operate machinery immediately after using Tears Plus Drops; wait until your vision is clear to prevent any mishappening.
Do not wear contact lenses while using Tears Plus Drops. Remove contact lenses before using Tears Plus Drops and reinsert after 15 minutes of using Tears Plus Drops.
Tears Plus Drops can be used with other eye medications if prescribed by the doctor. However, maintain a gap of 10-15minutes between Tears Plus Drops and other eye medications.
Use Tears Plus Drops only for as long as your doctor has advised. If your condition does not improve, or if it worsens despite using Tears Plus Drops for a week, consult your doctor.
Store Tears Plus Drops at room temperature, away from direct light and heat. Keep the medication container tightly closed and out of reach of children. Do not freeze it.
Tears Plus Drops may cause side effects such as eye discomfort, pain, blurred vision, and irritation in some people. These are usually mild and tend to resolve on their own as your eyes adjust to the treatment. However, if these side effects become persistent, please consult your doctor.
Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant and considering using Tears Plus Drops. Your doctor will assess your condition and may prescribe it only if the potential benefits to your eye health outweigh any possible risks to your pregnancy.
Children can use Tears Plus Drops only if prescribed by a doctor. The doctor will determine if this medication is appropriate for your child's age and condition.
Tears Plus Drops is for ophthalmic use only. Wash your hands thoroughly before and after use. Lie down and tilt your head back. Pull your lower eyelid gently with your index finger to form a small pocket. Instil the prescribed number of drops into this pocket. Close your eyes for 1-2 minutes. After use, replace the outer cap. Avoid touching the tip of the container to your eye, eyelid, or surrounding area to prevent contamination.
The frequency of use is personalised. While many patients apply it 3 to 4 times a day, your doctor will advise you on the schedule that is best for your specific condition. Talk to your doctor for personalised guidance.
No, you must never share your eye drops with anyone else. Sharing eye drops can easily spread bacteria and cause serious eye infections. Talk to your doctor if someone else is experiencing dry eye symptoms.
A brief, mild stinging or burning sensation is common right after applying the drops. If this sensation lasts longer than a few minutes, worsens, or is accompanied by pain or redness, stop using the drops. Talk to your doctor for advice.
While it helps soothe mild irritation and dryness, it does not contain antihistamines or decongestants designed to treat allergic reactions specifically. If your red eyes are due to allergies, talk to your doctor to find the most appropriate treatment.
Most eye drops must be discarded within 4 weeks of opening to prevent bacterial growth, even if there is still liquid left inside. Check your product label for specific disposal instructions, and talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.

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Country of origin

INDIA

Manufacturer/Marketer address

No.3, Kasturba Road, Level 2, Prestige Obelisk, Bangalore – 560 001., KARNATAKA, INDIA
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