Paripher Eye Drop
Product introduction
Paripher Eye Drop is a medicine used to enlarge the pupil of your eye before surgery or examination. It helps to constrict blood vessels in the eye and increases pupil size. Your doctor or eye specialist may use it to examine your eye more closely or as part of a treatment program.
Paripher Eye Drop is usually taken when needed. Use the number of drops as advised by your doctor. Wait for at least 5-10 minutes before delivering any other medication in the same eye to avoid dilution. Do not use a bottle if the seal is broken before you open it. Always wash your hands and do not touch the end of the dropper.
The most common side effects of using this medicine are eye pain and photophobia. These are usually temporary and go away with time. You should let your doctor know if the side effects do not improve or if they get worse.
Do not use it while wearing soft contact lenses and talk to your doctor if you develop an eye infection while using it. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult your doctor before using this medicine.
Uses of Paripher Eye Drop
Benefits of Paripher Eye Drop
In Eye examination
Paripher Eye Drop is a medicine that helps to increase the size of the pupil of the eye before any treatment of the eye. This enables better eye examination and a thorough understanding of the structures in the eye, thus aiding in the treatment. During certain eye surgeries and examinations, this treatment can help to maintain the shape of the eye and to protect it from injury during the procedure.
How to use Paripher Eye Drop
This medicine is for external use only. Use 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 the extra liquid.
How Paripher Eye Drop works
Paripher Eye Drop is a decongestant. It works by narrowing blood vessels of the eye to relieve inflammation (redness and swelling).
Safety advice
Alcohol
No interaction found/established
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
The safety of Paripher Eye Drop during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Paripher Eye Drop may be safe to use during breastfeeding. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Driving
SAFE
Paripher Eye Drop does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
No interaction found/established
Liver
No interaction found/established
What if you forget to take Paripher Eye Drop?
If you miss a dose of Paripher Eye Drop, use it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your regular schedule.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- Paripher Eye Drop is used to enlarge the pupil for an eye examination.
- Apply pressure on the corner of the eye (close to the nose) for about 1 minute immediately after instilling the drop.
- Pain in the eye may occur for 1-2 minutes. Notify your doctor if it persists for longer.
- Remove contact lenses before using Paripher Eye Drop and give a gap of 10-15 minutes before wearing them again.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
1- hydroxy- 4- unsubstituted benzenoids
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
OPHTHAL
Action Class
Sympathomimetics- Alpha-1 (Nasal)
Interaction with drugs
Taking Paripher with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Talk to your doctor if you notice any unusual symptoms.Doctor may monitor your blood sugar level. Paracetamol may raise blood levels of Phenylephrine.
Talk to your doctor if you notice any unusual symptoms.Doctor may monitor your blood sugar level. Paracetamol may raise blood levels of Phenylephrine.
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Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.References
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- Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. p. 1110.
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Name: Biomedica International
Address: Industrial Complex, Humbran, Ludhiana-141110, Punjab
Country of origin: India
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₹22.5
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5.0 ml in 1 bottle
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