Label: EQUATE EYE LUBRICANT- mineral oil, petrolatum ointment

  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None
  • Marketing Status: OTC monograph final

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Updated November 20, 2022

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  • Active ingredients

    Mineral Oil 42.5%

    White Petrolatum 57.3%

  • Purpose

    Eye lubricant

  • Uses

    • For the temporary relief of burning, irritation, and discomfort due to dryness of the eye or exposure to wind or sun.
    • May be used as a protectant against further irritation.
  • Warnings

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

    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.

    Keep out of reach of children.

    If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

  • Directions

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

  • Other information

    • Store away from heat.
    • Protect from freezing.
    • Use only if imprinted tape seals on top and bottom flaps are intact and clearly legible.
    • Use before expiration date marked on container.
    • Store at 59°-86°F (15°-30°C).
    • RETAIN THIS CARTON FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
  • Inactive ingredients

    Lanolin alcohols.

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  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    EQUATE EYE LUBRICANT 
    mineral oil, petrolatum ointment
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:79903-026
    Route of AdministrationOPHTHALMIC
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    MINERAL OIL (UNII: T5L8T28FGP) (MINERAL OIL - UNII:T5L8T28FGP) MINERAL OIL425 mg  in 1 g
    PETROLATUM (UNII: 4T6H12BN9U) (PETROLATUM - UNII:4T6H12BN9U) PETROLATUM573 mg  in 1 g
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    LANOLIN ALCOHOLS (UNII: 884C3FA9HE)  
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:79903-026-351 in 1 CARTON09/28/2021
    13.5 g in 1 TUBE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph finalpart34909/28/2021
    Labeler - WALMART STORES INC (051957769)
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