Liquid paraffin eye ointment

About Liquid paraffin eye ointment

This belongs to the group of medicines known as ocular lubricants.

This preparation may also contain white soft paraffin, yellow soft paraffin or wool fats to also help lubricate the eyes.

It is also sometimes known as: Lacri-Lube; Lubri-Tears. You may notice the use of any of these names on the packaging of your medicine.

Before using Liquid paraffin eye ointment

Before using any of this ointment make sure your doctor or pharmacist knows:

• if you wear contact lenses
• if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this or any other medicine
• if you are taking or using any other medicines, including those available to buy without a prescription, herbal and complementary medicines

How to use Liquid paraffin eye ointment

1. Wash your hands
2. Remove the outer cap
3. Tilt the head back and pull the lower lid of the eye down to form a pocket
4. Hold the container between the thumb and middle finger of the other hand, turn the container upside down near to the eye, but try not to touch the eye
5. Apply enough pressure to the container to squeeze a line of ointment along the inside of the lower lid
6. Close the eye and keep it closed for a minute or two
7. Replace the outer cap on the container, trying not to touch the applicator tip with any surface, including the eye or fingers

This should be repeated as required, unless otherwise directed by your doctor.

Getting the most from your treatment

• Do not wear contact lenses while you are being treated with this preparation.
• If your symptoms do not improve within a few days, or if they become worse, check with your doctor.
• If you also have to use any other eye drops or ointments, leave about five minutes between each one. This preparation should always be the last used.
• When first used, this preparation may cause blurred vision. Make sure you can see clearly before you drive, operate machinery or do other jobs which could be dangerous if you were not able to see properly.

Can Liquid paraffin eye ointment cause problems?

This eye preparation is unlikely to cause side effects. However, if you experience any worrying symptoms, which you think may be due to this medicine, discuss them with your doctor or pharmacist.

How to store Liquid paraffin eye ointment

• Keep out of reach of children.
• Store in a cool, dry place, away from direct light and heat.
• Discard the ointment 4 weeks after opening.
• Never keep out of date or unwanted medicines. Discard them safely out of the reach of children or take them to your local pharmacist who will dispose of unwanted medicines for you.

© EMIS and Cegedim Pharmacy Services Ltd 2005   Updated: 25/07/2003