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Eye and ear medicines

Hypromellose

Also sold as: Tears Naturale, GenTeal

No prescription neededEye and ear medicines
Comes as:Eye drops

Usual adult dose

Dry eyes: 1 to 2 drops in each eye three or four times a day, or as often as needed.

Your doctor may give you a different dose. Children's doses depend on weight.

Side effects

Common

  • blurred vision for a short time
  • mild stinging

Serious — get help

Stop taking it and see a doctor straight away if you notice:

  • eye pain
  • redness or vision changes that do not go away

Do not take it, or take care, if

  • Allergy to any ingredient
  • Remove soft contact lenses before use unless the drops are preservative-free

Interactions

No important interactions are listed in our database. Still tell your doctor or pharmacist everything you take.

Pregnancy

  1. A
  2. B
  3. C
  4. D
  5. X

Not established

Not established. Ask your doctor before using it in pregnancy or while trying to get pregnant.

Check with my other medicines

Always follow your doctor or pharmacistThis page is general information, not a prescription. Do not start, stop or change a medicine on your own.