mineral oil/petrolatum ophthalmic (Systane Nighttime Lubricant Eye Ointment)

Dosing and uses of Systane Nighttime Lubricant Eye Ointment (mineral oil/petrolatum ophthalmic)

• Adult
• Pediatric

 

Adult dosage forms and strengths

mineral oil/petrolatum

ophthalmic ointment

• 3%/94%

 

Dry Eyes

Pull down the lower lid of the affected eye and apply a small amount (one-fourth inch) of ointment to the inside of lower eyelid

 

Pediatric dosage forms and strengths

Safety and efficacy not established

 

Systane Nighttime Lubricant Eye Ointment (mineral oil/petrolatum ophthalmic) adverse (side) effects

Frequency not defined

Irritation

 

Warnings

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity

 

Cautions

Remove contact lenses before use

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 Nighttime Lubricant Eye Ointment (mineral oil/petrolatum ophthalmic)

Mechanism of action

Ocular lubricant