polyethylene glycol 400/propylene glycol ophthalmic (Systane Gel Drops, Systane Preservative-Free, Systane Ultra Preservative-Free, Systane Lubricant Eye Drops, Systane Ultra): Dosing and Uses

Dosing and uses of Systane Gel Drops, Systane Ultra (polyethylene glycol 400/propylene glycol ophthalmic)

• Adult
• Pediatric

Adult dosage forms and strengths

polyethylene glycol 400/propylene glycoL

ophthalmic drops

• 0.4%/0.3%

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 Gel Drops, Systane Ultra (polyethylene glycol 400/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 hr

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 Gel Drops, Systane Ultra (polyethylene glycol 400/propylene glycol ophthalmic)

Mechanism of action

Ocular lubricant