polyethylene glycol 400/propylene glycol ophthalmic (Systane Gel Drops, Systane Preservative-Free, Systane Ultra Preservative-Free, Systane Lubricant Eye Drops, Systane Ultra)
Classes: Ophthalmic Lubricants
- Dosing and uses of Systane Gel Drops, Systane Ultra (polyethylene glycol 400/propylene glycol ophthalmic)
- Systane Gel Drops, Systane Ultra (polyethylene glycol 400/propylene glycol ophthalmic) adverse (side) effects
- Warnings
- Pregnancy
- Pharmacology of Systane Gel Drops, Systane Ultra (polyethylene glycol 400/propylene glycol ophthalmic)
Dosing and uses of Systane Gel Drops, Systane Ultra (polyethylene glycol 400/propylene glycol ophthalmic)
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