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Ophthacare Eye Drops: Benefits, How To Use, Ingredients, Side Effects

Ophthacare Eye Drops is a proprietary Ayurvedic medicine manufactured by The Himalaya Drug Company. It is for optimal eye care. Ophthacare Eye Drops relieves eye strain, redness and dryness.

Indication of Ophthacare Eye Drops

Allergic acute conjunctivitis
Allergic chronic conjunctivitis
Infective acute conjunctivitis
Infective chronic conjunctivitis
Inflammatory ophthalmic disorders
Eye strain
Excessive lacrimation
Dry eyes
Computer vision syndrome

Mode of action

Anti-microbial
Anti-inflammatory
Anti-histaminic
Analgesic
Anti-oxidant

Ingredients

Madhu – Honey – 37.00 % w/w – It is good for eyes, useful in eye diseases, improves vision.
Amalaki – Gooseberry – Emblica officinalis – 13.00 % w/w – It is helpful when someone is suffering from conjunctivitis or other eye infections. And enhances eye sight.
Haridra – Turmeric – Curcuma longa – 13.00 % w/w – It has anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic actions.
Tulasi – Basil – Ocimum sanctum – 13.00 % w/w
Shatapatri – Rosa damascena – 11.00 % w/w – It has anti-septic, anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.
Vibhitaki – Terminalia bellerica – 6.50 % w/w
Ajamoda – Celery – Ptychotis ajowan – 6.00 % w/w
Karpoora – Camphor – Cinnamomum camphora – 0.50 % w/w
Preservative – Phenyl mercuric nitrate – 0.002 % w/w

Direction for use

Acute eye infection – instill 2 drops in the eyes 5-6 times a day.
Acute conjunctivitis – instill 2 drops in the eyes every hour.
Computer vision syndrome – 2 drops twice or thrice a day.
Other conditions – 1-2 drops twice or thrice a day.
Or as directed by the physician.

How long to use?
This product can be used for a period of 2 – 3 months of time, based on your doctor’s advice. 

Side effects of Ophthacare Eye Drops

For eye instillation only.
Once opened should be used within a period of one month.
Should be discontinued if the eye irritation persists or increases and consult eye specialist.
There are no known side effects with this medicine.
However, it is best to use this medicine under medical supervision.
Store in a cool dry place, away from sunlight.
Keep out of reach and sight of children.  
Seek your doctor’s advice for its usage during pregnancy.
This product can be safely used during lactation period and in children for a limited period of few weeks time.

Package, Manufacturer, Shelf life

Presentation & Package: Dropper bottle pack of 10 ml.

Manufactured By:  The Himalaya Drug Company

Shelf life: 3 years from the date of manufacturing.

Please consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
This article is written by Dr. Janardhana V Hebbar BAMS, MD (Ayu), PGDPSM, Managing Director, Easy Ayurveda Hospital.
It is reviewed by Dr. Raviganesh Mogra BAMS, MD (Ayu), Chief Medical Officer, Easy Ayurveda Hospital

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