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Pronunciation |
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(ar
ti FISH il
tears) |
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U.S. Brand
Names |
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Adsorbotear® Ophthalmic Solution
[OTC]; Akwa Tears® Solution [OTC]; AquaSite® Ophthalmic
Solution [OTC]; Bion® Tears Solution [OTC]; Comfort® Tears
Solution [OTC]; Dakrina® Ophthalmic Solution [OTC]; Dry Eye®
Therapy Solution [OTC]; Dry Eyes® Solution [OTC]; Dwelle®
Ophthalmic Solution [OTC]; Eye-Lube-A® Solution [OTC]; HypoTears PF
Solution [OTC]; HypoTears Solution [OTC]; Isopto® Plain Solution [OTC];
Isopto® Tears Solution [OTC]; Just Tears® Solution [OTC];
Lacril® Ophthalmic Solution [OTC]; Liquifilm® Tears Solution
[OTC]; Liquifilm® Forte Solution [OTC]; LubriTears® Solution
[OTC]; Moisture® Ophthalmic Drops [OTC]; Murine® Solution
[OTC]; Murocel® Ophthalmic Solution [OTC]; Nature's Tears®
Solution [OTC]; Nu-Tears® Solution [OTC]; Nu-Tears® II
Solution [OTC]; OcuCoat® Ophthalmic Solution [OTC]; OcuCoat®
PF Ophthalmic Solution
[OTC]; Puralube® Tears Solution [OTC]; Refresh® Ophthalmic
Solution [OTC]; Refresh® Plus Ophthalmic Solution
[OTC]; Tear Drop® Solution [OTC]; TearGard® Ophthalmic
Solution [OTC]; Teargen® Ophthalmic Solution [OTC]; Tearisol®
Solution [OTC]; Tears Naturale® Free Solution [OTC]; Tears
Naturale® II Solution [OTC]; Tears Naturale® Solution [OTC];
Tears Plus® Solution [OTC]; Tears Renewed® Solution [OTC];
Ultra Tears® Solution [OTC]; Viva-Drops® Solution
[OTC] |
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Generic
Available |
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Yes |
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Synonyms |
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Hydroxyethylcellulose; Polyvinyl Alcohol |
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Pharmacological Index |
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Ophthalmic Agent, Miscellaneous |
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Use |
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Ophthalmic lubricant; for relief of dry eyes and eye
irritation |
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Pregnancy Risk
Factor |
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C |
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Adverse
Reactions |
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1% to 10%: Ocular: May cause mild stinging or temporary blurred
vision |
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Usual Dosage |
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Use as needed to relieve symptoms, 1-2 drops into eye(s) 3-4
times/day |
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Dental Health: Local
Anesthetic/Vasoconstrictor
Precautions |
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No information available to require special precautions |
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Dental Health:
Effects on Dental Treatment |
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No effects or complications reported |
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Patient
Information |
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Wash hands thoroughly; if irritation or condition worsens or persists for
longer than 3 days, discontinue use; do not touch tip of container to any
surface; close immediately after use |
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Nursing
Implications |
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Not for use with soft contact lenses |
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Dosage Forms |
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Solution, ophthalmic: 15 mL and 30 mL with
dropper |
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