1. Community
  2. Eyes
  3. Blepharitis

Really suffering, best eye ointment ever been taken off market

Posted , 6 users are following.

fiona51388
fiona51388

Has anyone with raging permanent or semi permanent blepharitis encountered a problem getting hold of lacrilube eye ointment recently?  Its showing as unavailable virtually everywhere!!  I don't know how the marketeers can be so ruthless and cruel, I have raging sore, swollen, reddened, weepy, gunky, streaming, irritated eyes and can do nothing about it as th e ointimet that solves the problem in a flash, lacrilube, I'm out of and unable to order more, anyone else fed up and trying not to drip?!

1 like, 32 replies

32 Replies

Prev
  • neil32419
    neil32419 fiona51388

    Posted

    HI Fiona

    I have had the same problem, I've been using Lacrilube  for many years. I too now have Xailin Nite prescribed but I am finding that for now anyway, I am having to re-apply in the middle of the night. I hope that there might be a chance that Lacrilube will be back available at sometime in the future, when the manufacturers had a production a year or so ago there was nothing available.

    • fiona51388
      fiona51388 neil32419

      Posted

      Hi Neil, i now have Simple Eye ointment and actually find it tons better than lacrilube and wouldn't go back.

    • neil32419
      neil32419 fiona51388

      Posted

      Thank you very much, that will be great and to know that it is better than Lacrilube is a big bonus!
    • neil32419
      neil32419 fiona51388

      Posted

      Good afternoon Fiona  you very kindly suggested Simple Eye Ointment inplace of Lacrilube, May I ask where you get it from as my NHS doctor won’t supply it as it’s not on their list as it’s too expensive! 

      Many thanks in anticipation!

      Neil cry

    • Marina_Dee
      Marina_Dee neil32419

      Posted

      Neil,I'm sorry to hear your GP wont prescribe it for you. Mine has been on prescription for many years now,but I know all GPs are restricted by their own Clinical Commissioning group.   It used to be about £4.50 OTC but it has shot up to an incredible price and the cheapest I can find is online  at Expresschemist,but even this is £16.50 per 4g tube.  Maybe get a tube and try a little at night just before you close your eyes for sleep. You may find it is worth the money. Try about quarter inch per eye. I am fairly generous with it and 2 tubes last me about a month.

    • fiona51388
      fiona51388 neil32419

      Posted

      Hi, I would complain about that if I were you as it should be one rule the same for everyone, its privatisation, complete nightmare and once services give in to privatisation they end up in the s**t almost without exception in my experience.  Hhowever to answer your question, Boots the chemist may stock it, as my local Boots does, but not sure which country you are from as Boots are a British chemist I believe so may not be available in USA.  Good luck anyway, and sorry about the frightful cutbacks under this govt, apologies on their behalf as they never will!
    • Marina_Dee
      Marina_Dee fiona51388

      Posted

       The last time I tried to buy it at Boots it was about £25.00. I thought I had misheard,but no, an incredible £25.00. I think Neil is in UK.

    • neil32419
      neil32419 Marina_Dee

      Posted

      Thank you for that, that's just what i will do. When I spoke to the GP (not the one I wanted to), she has prescribed a different product but a gel; anyway. Watch this space and thank you

    • neil32419
      neil32419 fiona51388

      Posted

      Hi Fiona

      As you might see from my response to Marina Dee, it was unfortunate that the doctor who I wanted to speak to, the message was intercepted!

      So I will buy online and try Simple Eye Ointment and if it works for me then I will speak to the senior partner of the Practice. Watch this space, I will be back in touch sometime soon! It's so unfair that there is a rule for one and not for all.

      All the best, Neil

  • Marina_Dee
    Marina_Dee fiona51388

    Posted

    I think Simple eye is the best eye ointment I have ever used. Only seems to be available in UK. Much better than Xailin Nite and Lacrilube.. If you are in UK Neil,do ask your doc to prescribe it instead of Xailin
  • dale80793
    dale80793 fiona51388

    Posted

    I know...horrible without it. Have been using Lacrilube since 1995. I have succumbed to using small amount of vaseline . It does give relief but can only use before bedtime. Covering the eyes with cottonballs and mask must fit tight to socket of eyes and a continual use of lubricating drops only.
    • Marina_Dee
      Marina_Dee dale80793

      Posted

      Dale....have you tried asking your GP to prescribe Simple Eye ointment. I think its better than Lacrilube and its my absolute "must" where dry eyes are concerned. I have had it on prescription for about 10 years now. Its very similar to Lacrilube...ie like Vaseline,but I think better.  You can buy it online but its expensive. If you are interested try Express chemist.

    • Marina_Dee
      Marina_Dee dale80793

      Posted

      I dont know if you can get it in Canada, Dale.    I'm in UK.

Back to top
Prev

Report or request deletion

Thanks for your help!

We want the community to be a useful resource for our users but it is important to remember that the community are not moderated or reviewed by doctors and so you should not rely on opinions or advice given by other users in respect of any healthcare matters. Always speak to your doctor before acting and in cases of emergency seek appropriate medical assistance immediately. Use of the community is subject to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and steps will be taken to remove posts identified as being in breach of those terms.