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Synonym :

HYDROXYPROPYLMETHYLCELLULOSE

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Hicare Pharma

Consume Type :

OPHTHALMIC

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Not Returnable

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About Hicool PF Eye Gel 5 gm

Hicool PF Eye Gel 5 gm belongs to ophthalmic eye medications used to treat dryness of the eyes. Hicool PF Eye Gel 5 gm acts as artificial tears. Also, it is used to lubricate artificial eyes and moisten hard contact lenses. A dry eye is a common condition that occurs when tears are unable to provide sufficient moisture. The symptoms include redness, pain, burning sensation, blurred vision, discomfort in the eye, watery eyes, difficulty reading or sitting in front of the computer for a long time, or eyes getting tired faster than usual.

Hicool PF Eye Gel 5 gm contains Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (eye lubricant). Hicool PF Eye Gel 5 gm works by forming a lubricating, transparent, and moistening film on the cornea (surface of the eye). Thereby, it provides a soothing effect and relieves irritation and dryness caused by decreased tear flow.

Use Hicool PF Eye Gel 5 gm as prescribed by your doctor. Hicool PF Eye Gel 5 gm is only for use in eyes. You are advised to use Hicool PF Eye Gel 5 gm for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience blurred vision, foreign body sensations in the eyes, eye pain, redness of the eye, or eye irritation. Most of these side effects of Hicool PF Eye Gel 5 gm do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

If you are allergic to Hicool PF Eye Gel 5 gm or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please consult a doctor. Avoid using Hicool PF Eye Gel 5 gm while you are wearing contact lenses. Drive only if your vision is clear as Hicool PF Eye Gel 5 gm may cause temporary blurred vision immediately after applying. If you experience eye pain, headache, changes in vision, continued irritation, or redness of the eye, avoid using Hicool PF Eye Gel 5 gm and consult a doctor.

Uses of Hicool PF Eye Gel 5 gm

Dry eyes

Directions for Use

Hicool PF Eye Gel 5 gm is for external use only. Do not touch the tip of the container to the eye, eyelids, or surrounding areas as it may contaminate Hicool PF Eye Gel 5 gm.Eye gel: Check the label for directions before using the gel. Lie down and tilt your head backward. Pull your lower eyelid gently with your index finger to form a pocket. Squeeze a tiny amount of gel into the pocket of the lower eyelid. Close your eyes for 1-2 minutes.Eye drops: Lie down and tilt your head backward. Pull your lower eyelid gently with your index finger to form a pocket. Instil the number of drops advised by the doctor into the pocket of the lower eyelid. Close your eyes for 1-2 minutes.

Medicinal Benefits

Hicool PF Eye Gel 5 gm contains an eye lubricant, Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose. It is used to relieve dry eye conditions associated with the use of TVs and computers, atmospheric pollution, infrequent blinking, drying atmospheres, and certain medical treatments. Also, it is used to lubricate artificial eyes and moisten hard contact lenses. Hicool PF Eye Gel 5 gm acts as artificial tears that replace missing natural tears and forms a lubricating, transparent, and moistening film on the cornea (surface of the eye). Thereby, it provides a soothing effect and relieves irritation and dryness caused by decreased tear flow.

Storage

Keep Hicool PF Eye Gel 5 gm out of reach and sight of children.

Drug Warnings

If you are allergic to Hicool PF Eye Gel 5 gm or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please consult a doctor. Avoid using Hicool PF Eye Gel 5 gm while you are wearing contact lenses. Drive only if your vision is clear as Hicool PF Eye Gel 5 gm may cause temporary blurred vision immediately after applying. If you experience eye pain, headache, changes in vision, continued irritation or redness of the eye, avoid using Hicool PF Eye Gel 5 gm and consult a doctor. You are recommended to maintain a time gap of 5 to 15 minutes between using Hicool PF Eye Gel 5 gm and other eye medicines. Discard the bottle after four weeks of first opening to prevent infections. Please consult a doctor if you develop any eye infection while using Hicool PF Eye Gel 5 gm.

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Drug-Drug Interactions

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How does the drug interact with Hicool PF Eye Gel 5 gm:
The combination of Amitriptyline and Hicool PF Eye Gel 5 gm may cause stomach and upper intestinal discomfort. (Only applicable to an oral preparation)

How to manage the interaction:
Although co-administration of Amitriptyline and Hicool PF Eye Gel 5 gm is not recommended as it can possibly lead to an interaction, they can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. If you experience severe stomach pain, bloating, sudden dizziness or lightheadedness, nausea, vomiting (in particular with blood), decreased hunger, and black stools while taking these medications, consult a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without talking to a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Hicool PF Eye Gel 5 gm:
Taking Clemastine and Hicool PF Eye Gel 5 gm(in tablet or capsule form) together can increase the risk of stomach ulcers, bleeding, and other gastrointestinal injury.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Clemastine with Hicool PF Eye Gel 5 gm is not recommended, as it can lead to an interaction, can be taken if your doctor has prescribed it. However, if you experience severe stomach pain, bloating, sudden lightheadedness or dizziness, nausea, vomiting (especially with blood), decreased hunger, dark, tarry stools, consult the doctor immediately.
How does the drug interact with Hicool PF Eye Gel 5 gm:
Taking Darifenacin with Hicool PF Eye Gel 5 gm(oral capsule or tablet) can increase the risk of stomach ulcers.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Darifenacin with Hicool PF Eye Gel 5 gm(oral capsule or tablet) is not recommended, as it can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has prescribed it. However, if you experience severe stomach pain, bloating, sudden lightheadedness or dizziness, nausea, vomiting (especially with blood), decreased hunger, dark, tarry stools, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop taking any medications without doctor's advise.
How does the drug interact with Hicool PF Eye Gel 5 gm:
Taking Disopyramide and Hicool PF Eye Gel 5 gm together can increase the risk of stomach ulcers.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Hicool PF Eye Gel 5 gm and Disopyramide is not recommended, as it can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. However, if you experience severe stomach pain, bloating, sudden lightheadedness or dizziness, nausea, vomiting (especially with blood), decreased hunger, dark, tarry stools, consult the doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Hicool PF Eye Gel 5 gm:
Taking Doxepin with Hicool PF Eye Gel 5 gm can increase the risk of stomach ulcers.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Doxepin with Hicool PF Eye Gel 5 gm is not recommended, as it can lead to an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. However, if you experience severe stomach pain, bloating, sudden lightheadedness or dizziness, nausea, vomiting (especially with blood), loss of appetite, or dark, tarry stools, consult the doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
Potassium chlorideOrphenadrine (chloride)
Critical
How does the drug interact with Hicool PF Eye Gel 5 gm:
Taking Orphenadrine and Hicool PF Eye Gel 5 gm (in tablet or capsule form) together can increase the risk of stomach ulcers, bleeding, and other gastrointestinal injury.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Orphenadrine (chloride) with Hicool PF Eye Gel 5 gm is not recommended, as it can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. However, if you experience severe stomach pain, bloating, sudden lightheadedness or dizziness, nausea, vomiting (especially with blood), decreased hunger, dark, tarry stools, consult the doctor immediately.
Potassium chlorideclidinium bromide
Critical
How does the drug interact with Hicool PF Eye Gel 5 gm:
Taking Hicool PF Eye Gel 5 gm with clidinium bromide may increase the risk of irritant effects of potassium on your stomach and upper intestine.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Hicool PF Eye Gel 5 gm with clidinium bromide is not recommended, it can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. However, if you experience symptoms such as severe stomach pain, bloating, sudden dizziness or lightheadedness, nausea, vomiting (especially with blood), decreased hunger, black, tarry stools, consult the doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Hicool PF Eye Gel 5 gm:
Taking Trospium with Hicool PF Eye Gel 5 gm can increase the risk of stomach ulcers.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Trospium with Hicool PF Eye Gel 5 gm is not recommended as it may lead to an interaction, it can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. However, if you experience severe stomach pain, bloating, sudden lightheadedness or dizziness, nausea, vomiting (especially with blood), decreased hunger, or dark, tarry stools, consult the doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Hicool PF Eye Gel 5 gm:
Taking Solifenacin and Hicool PF Eye Gel 5 gm together can increase the risk of stomach ulcers, bleeding, and stomach injury.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Solifenacin with Hicool PF Eye Gel 5 gm is not recommended, as it can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. However, if you experience severe stomach pain, bloating, sudden lightheadedness or dizziness, nausea, vomiting (especially with blood), decreased hunger, dark, tarry stools, consult the doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Hicool PF Eye Gel 5 gm:
Taking Tolterodine and Hicool PF Eye Gel 5 gm together can increase the risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between Tolterodine and Hicool PF Eye Gel 5 gm, they can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, contact a doctor immediately if you develop severe abdominal pain, bloating, sudden dizziness or lightheadedness, nausea, vomiting (especially with blood), or less desire to eat. Do not discontinue medications without consulting a doctor.
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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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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Use a humidifier in your room to increase moisture and avoid dry climates. 
  • Limit the time you spend in front of the television or computer.
  • If dry eyes are caused by environmental factors, wear protective eyewear during outdoor activities when it’s windy and avoid exposure to cigarette smoke. 
  • Limit wearing contact lenses and use soft contact lenses if you have dry eyes as they are moist and allow the eye to breathe better than hard contact lenses.
  • Take omega-3-fatty acid supplements as they may be helpful in treating dry eyes. 

Side Effects of Hicool PF Eye Gel 5 gm

  • Blurred vision
  • Foreign body sensation in the eyes
  • Eye pain
  • Redness of the
  • eye
  • Eye irritation

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FAQs

Hicool PF Eye Gel 5 gm works by forming a lubricating, transparent and moistening film on the cornea (surface of the eye). Thereby, it provides a soothing effect and relieves irritation and dryness caused by decreased tear flow.

You are recommended to maintain a time gap of 5 to 15 minutes between using Hicool PF Eye Gel 5 gm and other eye medications. However, please consult a doctor before using Hicool PF Eye Gel 5 gm with other medicines.

Hicool PF Eye Gel 5 gm may cause temporary blurred vision immediately after applying. Therefore, you are recommended to wait until your vision is clear before driving or operating machinery.

You are recommended to avoid wearing contact lenses while using Hicool PF Eye Gel 5 gm as it contains a preservative that changes the colour of the contact lens. Therefore, you are advised to remove contact lenses before applying Hicool PF Eye Gel 5 gm and reinsert after 15 minutes of using Hicool PF Eye Gel 5 gm. Also, inform your doctor if you experience pain, stinging or abnormal sensation in the eye after using Hicool PF Eye Gel 5 gm.

You are recommended to use Hicool PF Eye Gel 5 gm for as long as your doctor has prescribed it. However, if the condition persists or worsens after 3 days of treatment with Hicool PF Eye Gel 5 gm, please consult a doctor.

Special Advise

If the symptoms persist or worsen for more than 3 days, please consult an eye specialist.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Dry eyes: It is a common condition that occurs when tears are unable to provide sufficient moisture. The symptoms include redness, pain, burning sensation, sensitivity to light, blurred vision, discomfort in the eye, watery eyes, difficulty reading or sitting in front of the computer for a long time or eyes getting tired faster than usual.

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Alcohol

Caution

Interaction of alcohol with Hicool PF Eye Gel 5 gm is unknown. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol with Hicool PF Eye Gel 5 gm.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Please consult a doctor if you are pregnant. Hicool PF Eye Gel 5 gm is given to pregnant women if the doctor thinks the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Please consult a doctor if you are breastfeeding. Hicool PF Eye Gel 5 gm is given to breastfeeding mothers only if the doctor thinks benefits are greater than risks.

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Driving

Caution

Hicool PF Eye Gel 5 gm may cause temporary blurred vision immediately after applying. Therefore, wait until your vision is clear before driving or operating machinery.

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Liver

Safe if prescribed

If you have any concerns regarding the use of Hicool PF Eye Gel 5 gm in patients with liver problems, please consult a doctor.

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Kidney

Safe if prescribed

If you have any concerns regarding the use of Hicool PF Eye Gel 5 gm in patients with kidney problems, please consult a doctor.

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Children

Caution

Please consult a doctor before using Hicool PF Eye Gel 5 gm in children.

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