Label: THERATEARS- carboxymethylcellulose sodium gel

  • NDC Code(s): 58790-002-28, 58790-003-30
  • Packager: MEDTECH PRODUCTS INC
  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None

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  • SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

    Drug Facts

  • Active ingredient (In each unit dose)

    sodium carboxymethylcellulose 1%

  • Purpose

    Eye lubricant

  • Uses

    • As a lubricant to relieve dryness of the eye.
    • As a protectant against further irritation of the eye.
    • For temporary relief of burning, irritation, and discomfort including exposure to wind or sun.
  • Warnings

    For external use only

    • To avoid contamination do not touch tip of opened container to any surface. Do not reuse. Once opened discard. Use individual vials within 90 days of opening foil pouch.
    • This product contains no preservatives. Any solution not used immediately after opening should be discarded. Re-use of this single-use product may lead to inflammation of the eye and/or discomfort, based on potential contamination during handling.

    Do not use

    • If solution changes color or becomes cloudy.

    Stop use and ask a doctor if

    • You experience eye pain, changes in vision, continued redness or irritation.
    • 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 immediately.

  • Directions

    • To open, twist tab completely off.
    • Instill 1 or 2 drops in the affected eye(s) as needed.
  • Other information

    • Store between 15C-25C (59F-77F)
    • Do not touch unit-dose tip to eye.
  • Inactive ingredients

    boric acid, calcium chloride, magnesium chloride, potassium chloride, sodium bicarbonate, sodium borate, sodium chloride, sodium phosphate, water 

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  • Principal Display Panel Text for Carton Label:

    PRESERVATIVE

    FREE

    RECOMMENDED

    DOCTOR

    CREATED

    thera

    tears®

    THERAPY FOR YOUR EYES®

    Liquid Gel

    nighttime

    dry eye therapy

    LUBRICANT EYE GEL

    SOOTHING

    OVERNIGHT

    RELIEF

    30 STERILE

    Single-Use Vials* 0.60 FL OZ (18.0 mL) TOTAL

    Principal Display Panel Text for Carton Label: PRESERVATIVE FREE RECOMMENDED DOCTOR CREATED thera tears® THERAPY FOR YOUR EYES® Liquid Gel nighttime dry eye therapy LUBRICANT EYE GEL SOOTHING OVERNIGHT RELIEF 30 STERILE Single-Use Vials* 0.60 FL OZ (18.0 mL) TOTAL

  • Principal Display Panel Text for Carton Label:

    PRESERVATIVE

    FREE

    RECOMMENDED

    DOCTOR

    CREATED

    thera

    tears®

    THERAPY FOR YOUR EYES®

    Liquid Gel

    nighttime

    dry eye therapy

    LUBRICANT EYE GEL

    SOOTHING

    OVERNIGHT

    RELIEF

    4 Single-Use Vials 0.08 FL OZ (2.4 mL) TOTAL

    Principal Display Panel Text for Carton Label: PRESERVATIVE FREE RECOMMENDED DOCTOR CREATED thera tears® THERAPY FOR YOUR EYES® Liquid Gel nighttime dry eye therapy LUBRICANT EYE GEL SOOTHING OVERNIGHT RELIEF 4 Single-Use Vials 0.08 FL OZ (2.4 mL) TOTAL

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    THERATEARS 
    carboxymethylcellulose sodium gel
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:58790-002
    Route of AdministrationOPHTHALMIC
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    carboxymethylcellulose sodium, unspecified form (UNII: K679OBS311) (carboxymethylcellulose - UNII:05JZI7B19X) carboxymethylcellulose sodium, unspecified form10 mg  in 1 mL
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    boric acid (UNII: R57ZHV85D4)  
    sodium borate (UNII: 91MBZ8H3QO)  
    calcium chloride (UNII: M4I0D6VV5M)  
    magnesium chloride (UNII: 02F3473H9O)  
    potassium chloride (UNII: 660YQ98I10)  
    water (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    sodium bicarbonate (UNII: 8MDF5V39QO)  
    sodium chloride (UNII: 451W47IQ8X)  
    sodium phosphate (UNII: SE337SVY37)  
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:58790-002-287 in 1 CARTON12/01/2002
    10.6 mL in 1 POUCH; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC Monograph DrugM01812/01/2002
    THERATEARS 
    carboxymethylcellulose sodium gel
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:58790-003
    Route of AdministrationOPHTHALMIC
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    carboxymethylcellulose sodium, unspecified form (UNII: K679OBS311) (carboxymethylcellulose - UNII:05JZI7B19X) carboxymethylcellulose sodium, unspecified form10 mg  in 1 mL
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    boric acid (UNII: R57ZHV85D4)  
    sodium borate (UNII: 91MBZ8H3QO)  
    calcium chloride (UNII: M4I0D6VV5M)  
    magnesium chloride (UNII: 02F3473H9O)  
    potassium chloride (UNII: 660YQ98I10)  
    water (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    sodium bicarbonate (UNII: 8MDF5V39QO)  
    sodium chloride (UNII: 451W47IQ8X)  
    sodium phosphate (UNII: SE337SVY37)  
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:58790-003-306 in 1 CARTON12/07/2018
    15 in 1 POUCH
    10.6 mL in 1 VIAL; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC Monograph DrugM01812/07/2018
    Labeler - MEDTECH PRODUCTS INC (114707784)
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