Thera Tears Lubricant Eye Drops - 1 oz

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Cardinal Health, Inc. Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Certain LEADER™ Brand Eye Drops Supplied by Velocity Pharma, LLC Due to Potential Risk of Eye Infections Oct 31, 2023 | Audience: Consumer, Health Professional, Ophthalmology, Pharmacy Artificial tears contain one or more FDA-approved demulcents as active ingredient [ 8]. FDA defines demulcent as a primarily water-soluble polymer, which is applied topically to the eye to protect and lubricate mucous membrane surfaces and relieve dryness and irritation. The list of these demulcents and their concentration range was provided by the FDA in a 1988 monograph to help reduce the costs and expedite approval of artificial tears [ 8]. The FDA approved demulcents include (a) Cellulose derivatives: Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC), Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (hypromellose), Hydroxyethylcellulose, Methylcellulose, (b) Dextran 70, (c) Gelatin, (d) Polyols: Glycerin, Polyethylene glycol (300, 400), Polysorbate 80, (e) polymers: Polyvinyl alcohol, Polyvinyl pyrrolidone (povidone). Cases with moderate to high increase in osmolarity and significant ocular surface staining invariably require prescription based anti-inflammatory drops. The importance of lifestyle and dietary modification should be emphasized during counseling and is helpful for all types of dry eye patients. Warm compresses and lid hygiene are also critical for meibomian gland dysfunction. Use of gels and nighttime ointments is also an option for moderate cases. Ointments are exclusively for nighttime use but some gel formulations (Refresh Liquigel ®, Refresh Celluvisc ®, Refresh Optive Gel ®, Systane Gel Drops ®, Blink Gel Tears ®) can be used during both the day and nighttime. Patients need to be counselled on transient blurring of vision with the daytime use of gels.

Artificial tears are also available as nonprescription gels and gel inserts. These may cause temporary blurred vision. to make sure that it is safe for you to take TheraTears Nighttime (carboxymethylcellulose) with all of your drugs and health problems. Do not start, stop, or change the dose ofTell all of your health care providers that you take TheraTears Nighttime (carboxymethylcellulose). This includes your doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and dentists. Eye drops with preservatives. This type often comes in multidose bottles and contains preservatives that discourage growth of bacteria once the bottle has been opened. The preservatives may irritate your eyes, especially if you have moderate or severe dry eyes. If you are also using another kind of eye medication (such as drops or ointments), wait at least 5 minutes before applying other medications. Use eye drops before eye ointments to allow the eye drops to enter the eye. If you still don't have relief after trying different products, the next step might be to try one or more artificial tear ointments. These can temporarily cause blurred vision, so you might prefer to apply the ointment just before bedtime.

Do not take TheraTears Nighttime (carboxymethylcellulose) by mouth. If TheraTears Nighttime (carboxymethylcellulose) is put in the mouth or swallowed, call a doctor or poison control center right away. It is pertinent to be mindful of the over-the-counter eye drop recalls. Consult the FDA list of affected drops, or ask your eye care practitioner if your drops are safe to use if you’re unsure,” urges Melissa Barnett, OD, director of optometry at UC Davis in California. “An increased risk of infection and potentially vision loss may occur if contaminated drops are used.” Apply 2 drops into each eye, one or more times a day every few hours or otherwise stated by an healthcare professional.After use, keep your eyes closed. Put pressure on the inside corner of the eye. Do this for 1 to 2 minutes. This keeps the drug in your October 31, 2023 – La Vergne, TN, The Harvard Drug Group, LLC d/b/a Major® Pharmaceutical and Rugby® Laboratories is initiating a voluntarily recall for all lots of Polyvinyl Alcohol, 1.4% Lubricating Eye Drops and Lubricating Tears Eye Drops (Dextran/Hypromellose, 0.1%/0.3%) supplied by Velocity Pharma, LLC to the consumer level. The Harvard Drug Group, LLC received information from FDA indicating investigator found insanitary conditions in the manufacturing facility and positive bacterial test results from environmental sampling of critical drug production areas in the facility.