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Artifical Tears

GLYCERIN AND PROPYLENE GLYCOL

Standard Dose
Directions instill 1 or 2 drops in the affected eye(s) as needed
Max Dose
See official label
Primary Use
Uses temporary relief of burning and irritation due to dryness of the eye prevents further irritation
Summary

Indications and usage Uses temporary relief of burning and irritation due to dryness of the eye prevents further irritation Dosage and administration Directions instill 1 or 2 drops in the affected eye(s) as needed Warnings and cautions Warnings For external use only Do not use if solution changes color or becomes cloudy When using this product do not touch tip of container to any surface to avoid contamination remove contact lenses before using replace cap after use Stop use and ask a doctor if you experience eye pain, changes in vision, continued redness or irritation of the eye condition worsens or persists for more than 72 hours Keep out of reach of children If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Structured Monograph

Clinical summary

Indications and usage Uses temporary relief of burning and irritation due to dryness of the eye prevents further irritation Dosage and administration Directions instill 1 or 2 drops in the affected eye(s) as needed Warnings and cautions Warnings For external use only Do not use if solution changes color or becomes cloudy When using this product do not touch tip of container to any surface to avoid contamination remove contact lenses before using replace cap after use Stop use and ask a doctor if you experience eye pain, changes in vision, continued redness or irritation of the eye condition worsens or persists for more than 72 hours Keep out of reach of children If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Monitoring

  • • Warnings For external use only Do not use if solution changes color or becomes cloudy When using this product do not touch tip of container to any surface to avoid contamination remove contact lenses before using replace cap after use Stop use and ask a doctor if you experience eye pain, changes in vision, continued redness or irritation of the eye condition worsens or persists for more than 72 hours Keep out of reach of children If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Interaction Notes

  • • Review official label interaction section.