I-Octa (0.3%) 10Ml Eye Drops

Overview

I-Octa 0.3% Eye Drops are ophthalmic lubricant drops containing hypromellose 0.3%, an artificial tear ingredient used to moisten and protect the eye surface. The product is intended for symptomatic relief of dry eyes and eye irritation associated with reduced tear production, environmental dryness, prolonged screen exposure, wind, sun, air-conditioning, central heating, dust, or infrequent blinking.

Hypromellose is a viscosity-enhancing polymer that helps supplement the natural tear film. When placed in the eye, it spreads over the cornea and conjunctiva to form a lubricating layer, reducing friction and helping relieve burning, grittiness, foreign-body sensation, and discomfort linked with dry eye symptoms.

Benefits

• Lubricates the eye surface
• Helps reduce dry eye discomfort
• Supports tear-film stability
• Provides temporary relief from mild irritation caused by dryness
• May help comfort during screen exposure or dry environmental conditions

Key Features

• Hypromellose 0.3% ophthalmic lubricant
• Artificial tear eye drop formulation
• 10 ml bottle for ocular use
• Helps relieve dryness, irritation, burning, and grittiness related to dry eyes
• Designed to supplement tear-film moisture

Dosage and How to Use

• How to use: Wash hands, tilt the head back, gently pull down the lower eyelid, and instill the advised number of drops into the eye. Do not touch the dropper tip to the eye or any surface. Close the eye gently after use.
• Administration: Topical ocular instillation only. Do not inject or swallow.
• Recommended dose: Use as directed by the physician, pharmacist, or product label. A commonly used hypromellose eye drop regimen is one or two drops into the affected eye as needed or as professionally advised.
• Adult dose: One or two drops into the affected eye as needed or as directed by a healthcare professional.
• Pediatric use: Use in children only as directed by a doctor, pharmacist, or product label.
• Elderly use: Elderly patients may generally use hypromellose eye drops as directed; seek advice if there are ongoing eye symptoms or multiple eye medicines are being used.
• When to take: Use when dry eye symptoms occur or as directed by a healthcare professional. If using other eye drops, separate applications by about 5–10 minutes unless advised otherwise.
• With food: Not applicable; this product is for ocular use only.
• Missed dose: If used regularly and a dose is missed, apply it when remembered. If it is nearly time for the next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double the dose.
• Overdose: Accidental ocular overuse is unlikely to cause serious effects but may increase temporary irritation or blurred vision. Rinse with clean water or sterile saline if uncomfortable and seek medical advice if swallowed or if symptoms persist.

Specifications

Side Effects

Common side effects

• Temporary blurred vision
• Mild stinging or burning
• Brief eye irritation
• Watery eyes
• Sticky or heavy feeling on the eye surface

Serious side effects (seek medical help)

• Eye pain
• Persistent redness or irritation
• Vision changes
• Eye swelling or discharge
• Severe allergic reaction

Allergic reaction

Stop use and seek urgent medical help if signs of allergy occur, such as swelling of the eyelids or face, severe itching, rash, breathing difficulty, or worsening redness.

Safety and Precautions

• For external ophthalmic use only
• Do not use if the solution is cloudy, discoloured, or contains particles
• Do not touch the dropper tip to any surface
• Stop use and seek medical advice if eye pain, vision changes, persistent redness, or worsening irritation occurs
• Temporary blurred vision may occur after application
• Wash hands before and after use
• Do not share the bottle with others
• Keep the bottle tightly closed when not in use
• Use separate eye preparations at least 5–10 minutes apart unless instructed differently
• Contact lens users should follow the label or eye care professional advice

When not to use

Known allergy to hypromellose or any excipient | Bottle seal broken before first use | Solution appears cloudy, discoloured, or contaminated | Severe eye pain, injury, infection, or sudden vision change without medical assessment

Special populations

• Pregnancy: Consult a healthcare professional before use during pregnancy, especially for frequent or long-term use.
• Breastfeeding: Consult a healthcare professional before use while breastfeeding, especially if symptoms are persistent or other eye medicines are being used.
• Fertility: No specific fertility warning is known for ophthalmic hypromellose due to minimal expected systemic absorption; consult a healthcare professional if concerned.
• Liver: No specific liver-related warning is known for ophthalmic hypromellose; consult a healthcare professional if you have significant medical concerns.
• Kidney: No specific kidney-related warning is known for ophthalmic hypromellose; consult a healthcare professional if you have significant medical concerns.
• Heart: No specific heart-related warning is known for ophthalmic hypromellose; consult a healthcare professional if you have significant medical concerns.
• Driving: May cause temporary blurred vision after instillation. Do not drive, ride, or operate machinery until vision is clear.
• Alcohol: No known alcohol interaction is expected with topical ophthalmic hypromellose.

Interactions

Drugs:

• No significant systemic drug interactions are generally expected. Other eye drops may be diluted or washed out if used too close together
• separate applications by about 5–10 minutes unless advised otherwise.

Food:

• No known food interactions are expected with ophthalmic hypromellose.

Conditions:

• Seek medical advice before use if you have eye infection, eye injury, severe dry eye disease, eye pain, sudden vision changes, persistent redness, or symptoms after eye surgery.

Storage and Disposal

• Store according to the product label. Protect from light and excessive heat, keep tightly closed, and do not use after the expiry date.
• Do not store above 25°C unless the product label gives different instructions.
• Keep out of reach and sight of children.
• Discard after the recommended period once opened as stated on the label or advised by a pharmacist. Dispose of expired or unused eye drops safely.

Disclaimer

This information is for educational and product-content purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Use only as directed by a doctor, pharmacist, or product label. Seek professional advice if symptoms persist, worsen, or are associated with pain, redness, discharge, swelling, or vision changes.