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Uses and benefits
Side effects
How to use
How drug works
Safety advice
All substitutes
Quick tips
Fact box
Patient concerns
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Cat Aid Eye Drops

Prescription Required

Marketer

Nri Vision Care India Limited

SALT COMPOSITION

Potassium Iodide (3.3% w/v) + Sodium Chloride (0.83% w/v) + Calcium Chloride (1.0% w/v)

Storage

Store below 30°C

Product introduction

Cat Aid Eye Drops is a combination of medicines that is used to treat the disorders of eyes. It helps in improving the eyesight. It prevents cataract or opacity or any other eye diseases.

Cat Aid Eye Drops is to be used only in the affected eye in the dose and duration as advised by the doctor. Wash your hands before using this medicine. It is advised to check the label for directions before use. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping the medicine too early may lead to the infection returning or worsening.

The common side effects of this medicine include irritation and burning sensation at the application site. If these side effects persist for a longer duration, please consult your doctor. In case by accident, this medicine goes into your ears, nose or mouth, immediately rinse it with water.

Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding or are allergic to this medicine or taking any other medication. It is advised not to drive or operate heavy machinery after use of this medicine in case you experience symptoms that can affect your ability to drive.

Uses of Cat Aid Ophthalmic Solution

Eye disorders

Benefits of Cat Aid Ophthalmic Solution

In Eye disorders

There are various types of eye disorders and one of the most common is cataracts. Cataracts develop when the clear lens of your eyes becomes cloudy leading to blurred (unclear) vision. Cat Aid Eye Drops helps prevent cataracts. However, Cat Aid Eye Drops does not treat cataract that has already occurred. This medicine can also help improve your eyesight if used regularly. It is advisable to visit an eye care professional regularly for checkups and to prevent any kind of eye disorder.

Side effects of Cat Aid Ophthalmic Solution

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Cat Aid

Application site irritation
Burning sensation

How to use Cat Aid Ophthalmic Solution

This medicine is for external use only. Take it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Hold the dropper close to the eye without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid. Wipe off extra liquid.

How Cat Aid Ophthalmic Solution works

Cat Aid Eye Drops is a combination of three mineral salts. Altogether, Potassium Iodide, Sodium Chloride, and Calcium Chloride work to improve the eyesight. It is also believed to prevent lenticular opacity (cataract or opacity) and other eye diseases.

Safety advice

Alcohol

No interaction found/established

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Cat Aid Eye Drops during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Cat Aid Eye Drops during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Cat Aid Eye Drops alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Kidney

No interaction found/established

Liver

No interaction found/established

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

No substitutes found for this medicine

Quick tips

Cat Aid Eye Drops is prescribed for the prevention of cataracts.
Instill 1 or 2 drops in the affected eye(s) every 3 or 4 hours, or as directed by a physician.
Make sure to use it within 4 weeks of opening the bottle.
In order to have healthy eyesight, eat a diet rich in green leafy vegetables, eggs, nuts, beans, fish, and citrus fruits.
Too much UV exposure increases your chances of cataracts. Wearing the right pair of sunglasses will help protect your eyes from harsh sun rays.
Have regular eye checkups at least once a year.

Fact Box

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

OPHTHAL

Patient concerns

I got scratch from cat nail and I think it scratch only ectoderm and it turns red. Should I take rabies vaccine For that ? I washed it by dettol. I had scratch from cat should I take rabies vaccine

Dr. Pushkar Mani

Physician

is that a pet cat, or if pet cat than is cat is being regularly vaccinatedand if cat is not pet , than u should take rabies

Pet cat bite but cat is no change mood 3day

Dr. Deepak Kumar Soni

Ayurveda

kindly consult to your nearest doctor

Hello Doctor , i got a minor nail scratch from a cat , which i used to feed in my neighborhood, the wound was like a very small wound . I immediately washed the wound with antiseptic lotion and went to a nearby hospital and got a tetanus shot .As advised by the duty doctor , i was also asked to take the rabies vaccination ( Zoonovac-V) . The cat remains healthy .I have taken the first two shots ( 0day , 3 day ) . do i need to continue with the dosage of the remaining vaccine. My last dose is on March 20th and i will not be available in the country during that period .My expected return is on April 6th . Could you please let me know , if it is advisable to miss the last dose or if i can come and take the last dose on April 6th . Thank you

Dr. Pushkar Mani

Physician

no u cant miss the dose at any cost, it will be very dangerous, but the main thing is if the cat is aiive even after 15 days of bite and cat was pet with all vaccine for cat was done , than u can avoid vaccine for ur self

User feedback

Patients taking Cat Aid Eye Drops

Thrice A Day

48%

Twice A Day

33%

Once A Day

19%

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References

Henderer JD, Rapuano CJ. Ocular Pharmacology. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. pp. 1707-1737.

Marketer details

Name: Nri Vision Care India Limited

Address: Rajapur, Sector 9, Rohini, Delhi, 110085

Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: May, 2026

A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Cat Aid Eye Drops. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.

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Email ID: [email protected]
Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India