Refresh Tears

Eye drops · Allergan
USUALLY SOLD WITHOUT PRESCRIPTION

Refresh Tears is a eye drops made by Allergan that contains Carboxymethylcellulose 0.5%. Carboxymethylcellulose is a lubricant eye drop: soothes dry, tired or irritated eyes (artificial tears).

Ingredient (salt)Amount
Carboxymethylcellulose0.5%

What it is used for

Soothes dry, tired or irritated eyes (artificial tears).

How it works

A lubricant eye drop (artificial tears) that moistens and soothes dry eyes.

How to take it

Use 1 to 2 drops as often as needed. Single-dose vials are preservative-free and gentler for frequent use.

Common side effects

  • Brief blurred vision
  • Mild stinging

Get medical help straight away if

Eye pain, vision changes or redness that lasts more than 3 days

Be careful

Do not touch the dropper to the eye.

Other medicines and interactions

Wait 5 minutes between different eye drops.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Safe in pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Common questions

What is Refresh Tears?

Refresh Tears is a eye drops by Allergan containing Carboxymethylcellulose 0.5%.

What is Refresh Tears used for?

Soothes dry, tired or irritated eyes (artificial tears).

How should I take Refresh Tears?

Use 1 to 2 drops as often as needed. Single-dose vials are preservative-free and gentler for frequent use. Always follow the dose your doctor or the pack gives.

What are the side effects of Refresh Tears?

Common side effects include: Brief blurred vision, mild stinging. Get medical help straight away for: Eye pain, vision changes or redness that lasts more than 3 days.

Does Refresh Tears need a prescription?

It is usually sold without a prescription in India, but ask a pharmacist if you take other medicines or have a long-term illness.

Can I take Refresh Tears in pregnancy or while breastfeeding?

Safe in pregnancy and breastfeeding.

What are the substitutes for Refresh Tears?

We have no other brand with exactly the same composition and strength in our list yet. Ask your pharmacist for an equivalent.

Sources and further reading

NHS (UK National Health Service) and MedlinePlus (US National Library of Medicine) are free, reviewed medicine guides. Brand names and doses there may differ from India.

Composition checked against pack details from large Indian online pharmacies. Last reviewed 31 October 2026. Written by Satya Babu.

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For information only, not medical advice. This page is a plain-language summary written from standard prescribing information and the public guides linked below. Brands sometimes change their formula, so always check the composition printed on the pack. Doses here are typical adult doses; yours may differ. Do not start, stop or change a medicine without your doctor or pharmacist, and keep all medicines away from children. In an emergency, call 112 (India) or your local emergency number.