Catarest Bottle Of 10ml Eye Drops

Catarest eye drop is a combination of three mineral salts. It contains potassium iodide, calcium chloride and sodium chloride as its active ingredients.Catarest eye drop helps enhance vision and helps prevent cataracts and other eye conditions.

For the eye's lens to remain clear and allow proper vision, it needs a precise balance of water and essential salts, called electrolytes, both inside and outside the lens. This balance has to be maintained. The lens's ability to let the right amount of substances pass through is key to its transparency.

Outside the lens (in your blood), the main electrolyte is sodium. Inside the lens cells, potassium is the most abundant. The lens itself has more potassium than sodium, which is the opposite of what you find in your blood.

This delicate balance of sodium and potassium helps control the osmotic pressure across the lens's outer layer. Osmotic pressure essentially regulates the movement of water, ensuring the lens doesn't swell or shrink too much. A special protein also helps maintain this balance.

If the levels of electrolytes in your blood change too much, it can disrupt the natural balance within the lens. This imbalance can lead to the lens becoming cloudy, a condition known as a cataract. Use as instructed by your doctor.

Follow directions carefully, and do not miss doses. Wash your hands thoroughly before and after applying. Close your eyes for two to three minutes and do not blink or squeeze.

Avoid touching your eyes with the dropper, and it must be kept clean. Wipe any excess liquid from your face with a tissue. Use the exact number of drops recommended.

Dosage

Overdose

As Catarest eye drop is meant for external application, cases of an overdose are unlikely. Upon accidental ingestion, contact your doctor immediately or visit the nearest hospital.

Missed a Dose

If you have missed using Catarest eye drop instil the drops as soon as you remember, if the next instillation is more than 4 hours later or if it is almost time for the next instillation, skip the missed dose and instil the drops at the time of the next dose as scheduled. Do not overuse Catarest eye drop to compensate for the missed instillation.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

Catarest eye drop slows down the formation of cataracts, keeps the lens healthy, helps improve vision in the early stages of cataracts, and stops the lens from becoming cloudy after surgery.One can help prevent cataracts by using Catarest eye drop. It does not, however, treat cataracts that have already developed. If used regularly, this medication can also help improve your vision. It is recommended to see an eye care professional regularly for checkups and to prevent any type of eye disorder.

Directions for Use

• Use Catarest eye drop as instructed by your doctor.
• Follow directions carefully & do not miss doses.
• Wash your hands thoroughly before and after applying.
• Close your eyes for 2-3 minutes and do not blink or squeeze.
• Avoid touching your eyes with the dropper and it must be kept clean.
• Wipe any excess liquid from your face with a tissue.
• Use the exact number of drops recommended.

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Can I take Catarest eye drop during pregnancy?

There is limited information about the effects of Catarest eye drop during pregnancy. You should consult your doctor if you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a child before starting this medicine.

Breast Feeding

Can I take Catarest eye drop while breastfeeding?

Catarest eye drop can be used while breastfeeding as this is meant for external application, and the chances of its absorption are almost negligible. Still, it is advisable to inform your doctor about the use of Catarest eye drop.

Driving

Can I drive if I have consumed Catarest eye drop?

Catarest eye drop may lead to blurred vision and swollen eyes, which could make driving challenging. It is advisable to refrain from driving if these effects occur. Consult your doctor if the side effects persist.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with Catarest eye drop?

Please consult your doctor if you are a chronic alcoholic.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

• You experience irritation, pain, redness of the eyes and changes in vision occur or your condition worsens after using Catarest eye drop, you may need to discontinue the treatment.
• You use contact lenses regularly.
• You are using any other eye medications.
• To avoid contamination or possible eye injury, do not touch the tip of the bottle or vial to any surface and avoid contact with the eyes.
• If you accidentally ingest or swallow Catarest eye drop, contact your doctor or visit the hospital immediately.

Contraindications

• If you are allergic to Catarest eye drop or any other ingredients of Catarest eye drop.
• If you are allergic to iodine.
• If you have any other eye problems. Inform your doctor or pharmacist about your medical history before using Catarest eye drop.

Side effects

• Redness
• Swollen eyes
• Blurred vision
• Eye discomfort
• Dizziness

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

Since Catarest eye drop is intended for external use, it is less likely to interact with other medications. However, you should always consult your doctor if you are taking other medications to treat different health conditions.

Storage and disposal

• Store Catarest eye drop below 30 degrees.
• Protect from light.
• Do not freeze.
• Keep out of reach of children.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Can Catarest eye drop be used with contact lenses?

No, it is recommended that you remove contact lenses before instilling Catarest eye drop. You may wear contact lenses again 15 minutes after.

Does Catarest eye drop cure cataract?

One can help prevent cataracts by using Catarest eye drop. It does not, however, treat cataracts that have already developed. If used regularly, this medication can also help improve your vision. It is recommended to see an eye care professional regularly for checkups and to prevent any type of eye disorder.

Can Catarest eye drop be used for the ears?

No, Catarest eye drop is an eye drop and should be used exclusively in the eyes.