Dosing and uses of Systane Balance (propylene glycol ophthalmic)
Adult dosage forms and strengths
ophthalmic drops
- 0.6%
Dry Eyes
Shake well before use
Instill 1-2 drop(s) in affected eye(s) prn
Pediatric dosage forms and strengths
Safety and efficacy not established
Systane Balance (propylene glycol ophthalmic) adverse (side) effects
Frequency not defined
Irritation
Warnings
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity
Cautions
Discontinue if eye pain, vision changes, or persistent irritation/redness occurs
Discontinue if condition worsens or persists >72 h
Pregnancy and lactation
Pregnancy category: C
Lactation: not known if distributed in milk
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 Systane Balance (propylene glycol ophthalmic)
Mechanism of action
Ocular lubricant
