ocular lubricant ointments (Dry Eyes, LacriLube NP, Advanced Eye Relief Night Time Lubricant Eye Ointment (Preservative Free), Duratears Naturale, Lubrifresh PM, PuraLube, Refresh PM, Tears Renewed, Stye)
Classes: Ophthalmic Lubricants
Dosing and uses of Akwa Tears, Dry Eyes (ocular lubricant ointments)
Adult dosage forms and strengths
ophthalmic ointment
- white petrolatum, mineral oil, lanolin, sodium chloride
- 20% mineral oil/80% white petrolatum
- 31.9% mineral oil/57.7% white petrolatum
- 15% mineral oil/83% white petrolatum
Ocular Protection & Lubrication
Thin ribbon (~0.25 in. or 0.6 cm) applied to lower lid of affected eye(s)
Pediatric dosage forms and strengths
ophthalmic ointment
- white petrolatum, mineral oil, lanolin, sodium chloride
- 20% mineral oil/80% white petrolatum
- 31.9% mineral oil/57.7% white petrolatum
- 15% mineral oil/83% white petrolatum
Ocular Protection & Lubrication
Thin ribbon (~0.25 in. or 0.6 cm) applied to lower lid of affected eye(s)
Akwa Tears, Dry Eyes (ocular lubricant ointments) adverse (side) effects
Frequency not defined
Blurred vision after application
Warnings
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity
Pregnancy and lactation
Pregnancy category: C
Lactation: Unknown
Pregnant or breastfeeding patients should seek advice of health professional before using OTC drugs
Pregnancy categories
A: Generally acceptable. Controlled studies in pregnant women show no evidence of fetal risk.
B: May be acceptable. Either animal studies show no risk but human studies not available or animal studies showed minor risks and human studies done and showed no risk.
C: Use with caution if benefits outweigh risks. Animal studies show risk and human studies not available or neither animal nor human studies done.
D: Use in LIFE-THREATENING emergencies when no safer drug available. Positive evidence of human fetal risk.
X: Do not use in pregnancy. Risks involved outweigh potential benefits. Safer alternatives exist.
NA: Information not available.
Pharmacology of Akwa Tears, Dry Eyes (ocular lubricant ointments)
Mechanism of action
Elicits lubrication and possesses emollient properties
