PROTECTANT (Ophthalmic)

Brand & Generic Names

Gonak
Goniosol
HYDROXYPROPYL CELLULOSE
HYDROXYPROPYL METHYL-CELLULOS	E
Isopto Alkaline
Isopto Plain
Isopto Tears
Just Tears
Lacril (ophthalmic)
Lacrisert
Moisture Drops
Tearisol
Tears Naturale
Tears Renewed
Ultra Tears

Basic Information

• Habit forming? No
• Prescription needed? Yes
• Available as generic? No
• Drug class: Protectant (ophthalmic), artificial tears

Uses

• Relieves eye dryness and irritation caused by inadequate flow of tears.
• Moistens contact lenses and artificial eyes.

Dosage & Usage Information

How to use:
Eye drops
Wash hands.
Apply pressure to inside corner of eye with middle finger.
Continue pressure for 1 minute after placing medicine in eye.
Tilt head backward. Pull lower lid away from eye with index finger of the same hand.
Drop eye drops into pouch and close eye. Don't blink.
Keep eyes closed for 1 to 2 minutes.
Don't touch applicator tip to any surface (including the eye). If you accidentally touch tip, clean with warm soap and water.
Keep container tightly closed.
Keep cool, but don't freeze.
Wash hands immediately after using.

When to use:
As directed. Usually every 3 or 4 hours.

If you forget a dose:
Use as soon as you remember.

What drug does:
Stabilizes and thickens tear film.
Lubricates and protects eye.

Time lapse before drug works:
2 to 10 minutes.

Don't use with:
Other eye drops without consulting your doctor.

Overdose

SYMPTOMS:
None expected.

WHAT TO DO:

Not intended for internal use. If child accidentally swallows, call poison-control center.

Possible Adverse Reactions or Side Effects

Life-threatening:

None expected.

Common:

None expected.

Infrequent:

Eye irritation not present before using artificial tears.

Rare:

None expected.

Warnings & Precautions

Don't use if:
You are allergic to any artificial tears.

Before you start, consult your doctor:
If you use any other eye drops.

Over age 60:
No problems expected.

Pregnancy:
No problems expected, but check with doctor.

Breast-feeding:
No problems expected, but check with doctor.

Infants & children:
Don't use.

Prolonged use:
Don't use for more than 3 or 4 days.

Skin & sunlight:
No problems expected.

Driving, piloting or hazardous work:
No problems expected.

Discontinuing:
May not need all the medicine in container. If symptoms disappear, stop using.

Others:

• Keep cool, but don't freeze.
• Check with your doctor if eye irritation continues or becomes worse.

Possible Interaction with Other Drugs

GENERIC NAME	COMBINED EFFECT
------------------------	-----------------------
Clinically significant intera	ctions with oral or injected

Possible Interaction with Other Substances

INTERACTS WITH	COMBINED EFFECT
---------------	---------------
Alcohol:	None expected.
Beverages:	None expected.
Cocaine:	None expected.
Foods:	None expected.
Marijuana:	None expected.
Tobacco:	None expected.