Refresh Tears: price, uses & cheaper substitutes
Refresh Tears contains Carboxymethylcellulose 0.5% w/v. Listed MRP is ₹132.12 for 10 (₹13.21 per ml).
The lowest listed price for the same salt is ₹2.48 per ml.
- MRP
- ₹132.12
- ₹ / ml
- ₹13.21
- Pack
- 10
- Manufacturer
- AbbVie Therapeutics India Private Limited
Same-salt cheaper options
| Brand | Manufacturer | Pack | MRP | ₹ / ml | As on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium Eye Drops IP 0.5% w/vJan Aushadhi | Jan Aushadhi (PMBJP) | 10 ml | ₹24.75 | ₹2.48 | 19 October 2026 |
| Eco Tears | Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd | 10 ml | ₹84.29 | ₹8.43 | 19 October 2026 |
| Optive | Allergan India Pvt Ltd | 10 ml | ₹131.27 | ₹13.13 | 19 October 2026 |
| Tear Drops | Sun Pharma Laboratories Ltd | 10 ml | ₹131.28 | ₹13.13 | 19 October 2026 |
| Aqualube | Ajanta Pharma Limited | 10 ml | ₹131.35 | ₹13.13 | 19 October 2026 |
| Refresh Tears | AbbVie Therapeutics India Private Limited | 10 ml | ₹132.12 | ₹13.21 | 19 October 2026 |
MRPs as printed/listed on the date shown; actual price may vary.
Same salt and strength only. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching brands. See all Carboxymethylcellulose 0.5% w/v brands, safety and side effects
What Carboxymethylcellulose 0.5% w/v is used for
- Dry eyes – burning, grittiness, irritation and tiredness from too few tears.
- Eye strain from long hours on screens, air-conditioned offices or dusty, polluted air.
- Dryness after cataract or LASIK surgery, as advised by your eye doctor.
- Comfort for contact-lens wearers (check the bottle says it is lens-compatible).
Frequently asked questions
How many times a day can I use Refresh Tears?
Usually 1 to 2 drops up to 4 times a day, or as often as you need for comfort. If you need it more than 4 to 6 times daily for weeks, see an eye doctor to check the cause.
Can I use Refresh Tears with contact lenses?
Preservative-free single-use vials are fine with lenses in. Multi-dose bottles with preservative should be used with lenses out, or wait 15 minutes before putting lenses back.
Refresh Tears vs Optive – what is the difference?
Both contain carboxymethylcellulose 0.5%. Optive adds glycerine and osmoprotectants intended for longer-lasting comfort. For mild dryness either works; your eye doctor may recommend one for more severe dry eye.
Is Refresh Tears safe in pregnancy?
Yes. Lubricating eye drops act only on the eye surface and are not absorbed into the body.
Sources
- Tata 1mg product page (MRP as listed) (19 October 2026)
- eMC – Celluvisc 0.5% w/v eye drops patient leaflet (19 October 2026)
- NPPA Pharma Sahi Daam (ceiling prices) (19 October 2026)
- PMBI Jan Aushadhi Product & MRP List (19 October 2026)
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