Lumify (Brimonidine Tartrate)

Lumify (brimonidine tartrate 0.025%) is a US over-the-counter eye drop that relieves redness of the eye caused by minor eye irritations. Adults and children aged 5 and over put 1 drop in the affected eye every 6 to 8 hours, and no more than 4 times a day. For children under 5, a doctor should be asked first.

Brimonidine is an alpha-2 adrenergic agonist. At this low strength it narrows the small surface blood vessels that make the eye look red. It comes as a multi-dose bottle and, since 2024, as preservative-free single-use vials.

• Stop using it and see a doctor if you get eye pain, changes in vision, or if the redness or irritation gets worse or lasts more than 3 days.
• Take contact lenses out before use and wait at least 10 minutes before putting them back. Leave at least 5 minutes between Lumify and any other eye product.
• Do not use it if the solution changes colour or becomes cloudy. Do not let the tip touch any surface, and put the cap back after each use.
• Ask a health professional before use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. If it is swallowed, get medical help straight away.

Can Lumify be sent to India?

Yes. Lumify is an over-the-counter product in the US, and we can source it for you in your name. A note from your eye doctor helps if the eye problem has not been checked yet.

Bottle or preservative-free vials?

There is only one strength (0.025%). The multi-dose bottle comes in 2.5 mL to 7.5 mL sizes and contains the preservative benzalkonium chloride. Lumify Preservative Free comes as a box of 20 single-use 0.4 mL vials; each vial is used once and thrown away. People who wear contact lenses or have sensitive eyes often prefer the vials.

What do we need from you?

• Which version you want (bottle or preservative-free vials) and how many
• A note from your eye doctor, if you have one
• Government-issued photo ID of the person it is for

How should Lumify be stored?

At 15–25 °C. Keep the preservative-free vials in their carton and use a vial only if its pouch is sealed. In Indian summer heat, keep it in a cool place, away from direct sun.

Lumify is a small, light item, and we ship it so that it stays below 25 °C as the label asks. IPN sources it from authorised US distributors.

For Lumify price in India, call +91 96548 60915 or +91 93100 90915, WhatsApp +91 98104 69557 or email info@indianpharmanetwork.in.

Global Approval Status:

• United States: FDA-approved as an over-the-counter product on 22 December 2017; Lumify Preservative Free was approved on 19 April 2024.

Sources:

• Lumify Redness Reliever – US Drug Facts label on DailyMed (Bausch & Lomb)
• Lumify Preservative Free – US label on DailyMed
• Drugs@FDA – Lumify, NDA 208144

Information last checked: October 2026.

What does Lumify treat?

It is a low-dose brimonidine eye drop, sold over the counter in the US for relief of eye redness due to minor eye irritations.

Which company makes Lumify?

Bausch & Lomb (US).

Is Lumify the same as brimonidine drops used for glaucoma?

It has the same active ingredient but at a much lower strength (0.025%), and it is meant only for eye redness, not for glaucoma.

What is the mechanism of Lumify?

Brimonidine is an alpha-2 adrenergic agonist; at this low strength it narrows the small surface blood vessels that make the eye look red.

Can I use Lumify if I wear contact lenses?

Yes, but take the lenses out before using the drop and wait at least 10 minutes before putting them back in. The single-use preservative-free vials contain no benzalkonium chloride.

Does Lumify have FDA approval?

Yes. Lumify was approved by the FDA in December 2017 for the relief of eye redness due to minor eye irritations.