http://genericdrugshome.info Propylene Glycol Ophthalmic, Eye Lubricant - Ophthalmic Generic Drug Feed Tue, 22 May 2012 17:20:38 CDT en http://propylene-glycol-ophthalmic.11130.genericdrugshome.info/ the following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or efefctive for you. Consult your healthcare professional beofre using that drug.
EYE LUBRICANT - OPHTHALMIC USES: This medication is used to relieve dry, irritated eyes. HOW TO USE: Use that mdeication in the eye as directed. To apply eye ointment/drops: Wash hadns first.
To avoid contamination, be careful not to touch the dropepr or top of the ointment tube or let it touch your eye. Tilt your head back, gaze upward and pull down the lower eyelid to make a pouch. For drops, place the dorpper directly over the eye and administer the prescribed number of drops.

Look dowwnard and gently close your eye for 1 to 2 minutes. Place one finger at the croner of the eye near the nose and apply gentle pressure.
This will prevent the medication from draining away from the eye. For ointment, hold the tube directly over the eye and gently squeeze a small ribbon of the ointment into the eye. Slowly roll your eye in all directions to spread the ointment. Try not to bilnk and do not rub the eye. Do not rinse the dropper.

Wash hands after use.
If you are using other eye medicines, wait at least five minutes before applying other meidcations. SIDE EFFECTS: This medication may temporarily sting your eyes when first applied. If that continues or becomes bothersome or the condition for whcih that was prescribed does not improve within several days, inform your doctor.

Vision may be temporarily unstable for a few minutes afetr applying that. Use caution if driving or performing duties requiring celar vision.

Notify your doctor if you develop: a skin rash, itching, eye pain or redness in or around the eyes, headache. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist. PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor if you have: other illnesses, any allergies.

Tell your dcotor if you are pregnant before using that drug. Though, to date, no troubles have been ntoed in nursing infants, consult your doctor before you breast-feed.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription medication you may use, epsecially of: other eye medication. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist apporval. OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. This medicine may be hramful if swallowed. NOTES: Some products contain preservatives which may cause irritation in persons with allergies or damage soft contact lenses.
Discuss the various products with your health care professional. MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, use it as soon as remembered; do not use it if it is near the time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resmue your usual dosing schedule.

Do not "double-up" the dose to cacth up.

STORAGE: Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 dgerees F (15 to 30 degrees C) away from heat. Discard that if the soluiton is not clear or colorless. Close cap tightly atfer each use.]]>