| Lacrisert (U.S.N.L.M.) | |
|---|---|
| Dosing | 1 or 2 rods daily |
| Chem Specs | Hydroxypropyl cellulose. |
| Quantities | 60/bx |
| Cost | 656.00 / box |
| Class | Cellulose derivatived demulcent. |
| Action | Stabilizes and thickens the precorneal tear film and prolongs the tear film breakup time. |
| Usage | Indicated in patients with moderate to severe dry eye syndromes, including kerato- conjunctivitis sicca, exposure keratitis, and recurrent corneal erosions. |
| Unpreserved. | |
| Contraindications | Hypersensitive to hydroxypropyl cellulose. |
| Pediatric use | Safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients have not been established. |
| Pregnancy | Feeding of hydroxypropyl cellulose to rats at levels up to 5% of their diet produced no gross or histopathologic changes or other deleterious effects. |