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Artificial Tears

Dosage form
OINTMENT
Labeler
Akorn
Label updated
2022-01-21
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
Mineral Oil · Petrolatum
View original label and images on DailyMed ↗
Label information

Drug Facts

Active ingredient

Mineral Oil 15%

White Petrolatum 83%

Purpose

Eye lubricant

Eye lubricant

Uses

For use as a lubricant to prevent further irritation or to relieve dryness of the eyes.

Warnings
  • For external use only.
  • To avoid contamination, do not touch tip of container to any surface.
  • Replace cap after using.

Label information

Stop use and ask a doctor if you experience eye pain, changes in vision, continued redness or irritation of the eye, or if the condition worsens or persists for more than 72 hours.

Label information

Keep out of the reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Directions

Pull down lower lid of the affected eye(s) and apply small amount (one-fourth inch) of ointment to the inside of the eyelid, one or more times daily, or as directed by a doctor.

Other information
  • Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F) [see USP controlled Room Temperature].
  • Store away from heat.
  • Protect from freezing.
  • Keep tightly closed.
  • See crimp for Control Number and Expiration Date.
  • RETAIN THIS CARTON FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
Inactive ingredient

Lanolin 2%

포장 표시

Principal Display Panel Text for Container Label:

NDC 17478-062-35 Akorn Logo

Artificial Tears OINTMENT

Lubricant Eye Ointment

Sterile

FOR OPHTHALMIC USE ONLY Net Wt. 3.5 g (1/8oz.)

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

포장 표시

Principal Display Panel Text for Carton Label:

NDC 17478-062-35

3.5 g

Artificial

Tears

OINTMENT

Lubricant

Eye Ointment

Can Be Used at Bedtime

Sterile

Net Wt. 3.5 g (1/8oz.)

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: c7479297-1ebc-4752-93b5-e4ad7f8c47f5 · Version 5
NDC: 17478-062