ARTEARS Sterile Eye Drops
ARTEARS Sterile Eye Drops provide temporary relief of burning and irritation due to dryness of the eye and for use as a protectant against further irritations. For temporary relief of discomfort due to minor irritations of the eye or to exposure to wind or sun.
Generic Name: Hypermellose
Pharmacologic Category: Lubricant
Description
ARTEARS Sterile Eye Drops provide temporary relief of burning and irritation due to dryness of the eye and for use as a protectant against further irritations. For temporary relief of discomfort due to minor irritations of the eye or to exposure to wind or sun.
FORMULATION:
Each g contains Hypermellose…3.0 mg
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION:
Instill one or two drops ion the affected eye(s) as needed. Or as prescribed by a physician.
- To avoid contamination of the product, do not touch the tip of the container to any surface.
- Replace the cap after using
- If the solution changes color or becomes cloudy, do not use.
CONTRAINDICATIONS:
Contact Lenses:
Remove contact lenses prior to the administration of artificial tears products. Patients with contact lenses who present with eye irritation should be evaluated by a practitioner prior to self-treating the condition with artificial tears.
Pregnancy:
Artificial tears products have not been assigned a specific pregnancy risk category rating. These ophthalmic products are not expected to pose significant problems during pregnancy due to the lack of systemic absorption of the active vehicles. As with any drug in pregnancy, drugs must be of medical necessity and approved by a health care provider. Select preservative-free products when possible, and limit use to the lowest dosage and shortest duration feasible to treat the condition.
Breastfeeding:
Artificial tears ophthalmic products do not pose significant problems during breast-feeding due to lack of systemic absorption of the active vehicles. As with any drug in breast-feeding, drugs must be of medical necessity and approved by a health care provider. Select preservative-free products when possible, and limit use to the lowest dosage and shortest duration feasible to treat the condition. To minimize the amount of drug that reaches systemic circulation and breast milk, apply pressure over the tear duct by the corner of the eye for 1 minute after each application.
CAUTION:
Foods, Drugs, Devices, and Cosmetics Act prohibits dispensing without prescription. STORE AT TEMPERATURES NOT EXCEEDING 30C. Do not use one month after opening.
AVAILABILITY:
Plastic squeezable bottle of 5ml
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
For additional information regarding ARTEARS Sterile Eye Drops contact us or for more drug-related information see Prescribers Digital Reference.