LACRISERT (hydroxypropyl cellulose ophthalmic insert) is a sterile, translucent, rod-shaped, water soluble, preservative-free, slow-release, prescription lubricant which is placed into the inferior cul-de-sac of the eye to treat moderate to severe dry eye syndromes.
LACRISERT acts to stabilize and thicken the precorneal tear film and prolongs the tear film breakup time which is usually accelerated in patients with dry eye states.
LACRISERT also acts to lubricate and protect the eye.
LACRISERT has been proven to relieve the following symptoms1: dryness, burning, tearing, foreign body sensation, itching, photophobia, and blurred vision. It also can be used to treat the following eye conditions: exposure keratitis, decreased corneal sensitivity and recurrent corneal erosions.
LACRISERT (hydroxypropyl cellulose ophthalmic insert)
Indications and Usage
LACRISERT (hydroxypropyl cellulose ophthalmic insert) is indicated in patients with moderate to severe dry eye syndromes, including keratoconjunctivitis sicca. LACRISERT is indicated especially in patients who remain symptomatic after an adequate trial of therapy with artificial tear solutions. LACRISERT is also indicated for patients with exposure keratitis, decreased corneal sensitivity, and recurrent corneal erosions. 
Generic Name and Formulations:
Hydroxypropyl cellulose 5mg; ocular insert; preservative-free.
Company:
Valeant Pharmaceuticals, Inc

Select therapeutic use: Dry eye
Indications for LACRISERT:
Moderate to severe dry eye syndromes.

Adult:
1 insert in each inferior cul-de-sac once or twice daily.

Children:
Not recommended.

Warnings/Precautions:
Instruct patients in insertion and removal. Do not rub eyes. Remove if persistent worsening of symptoms occurs.

Pharmacological Class:
Ocular lubricant.

Adverse Reactions:
Blurred vision, local irritation, photophobia, hyperemia.

How Supplied:
Inserts—60 (w. applicators)