Label: ALTACHLORE SODIUM CHLORIDE HYPERTONICITY OPHTHALMIC 5 PERCENT- sodium chloride ointment

  • NDC Code(s): 59390-184-50
  • Packager: Altaire Pharmaceuticals Inc.
  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None

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    Drug Facts

  • Active ingredient

    Sodium Chloride, 50 mg (5%)

  • Purpose

    Hypertonicity Agent

  • Use

    • For the temporary relief of corneal edema.

  • Warnings

    • For use in the eyes only.

    • Retain carton for full product drug facts.

    Do not use

    this product except under the advice and supervision of a doctor.

    When using this product

    • avoid contamination, do not touch tip of container to any surface.

    • replace cap after each use.

    • this product may cause temporary burning and irritation on being instilled into the eye.

    Stop use and ask a doctor if

    • you experience eye pain, changes in vision, continued redness or irritation of the eye.

    • the condition worsens or persists for more than 72 hours.

    KEEP THIS AND ALL DRUGS 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), apply a small amount (1/4 inch) to the inside of eyelid and apply every 3-4 hours, or as directed by a doctor.

  • Other information

    • Store at room temperature 15°- 30°C (59°- 86°F).

    • Do not freeze.

    • Keep tightly closed.

    • See crimp of tube or box for lot number and expiration date.

  • Inactive ingredients

    Lanolin Alcohol, Mineral Oil, Water for Injection and White Petrolatum.

  • Questions or comments?

    •1- 800-258-2471

    •9 AM-5 PM EST

    Monday – Friday

    TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF IMPRINTED SEALS ON SIDE FLAPS ARE

    NOT INTACT AND COMPLETELY LEGIBLE.

    Mfd. by:
    ™ALTAIRE Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Aquebogue, N.Y. 11931

  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

    Compare to the active ingredient in MURO128®*

    ISolutions™
    Activeyes®
    ALTACHLORE
    Sodium Chloride 
    Hypertonicity
    Ophthalmic
    Ointment 5%

    •FOR TEMPORARY RELIEF OF CORNEAL EDEMA

    Sterile
    NET WT 3.5g (1/8 OZ)

    *This product is not manufactured or distributed by Bausch & Lomb, Inc., owner of the registered trademark MURO128®

    Compare to the active ingredient in MURO128®* ISolutions™ Activeyes® ALTACHLORE Sodium Chloride Hypertonicity Ophthalmic Ointment 5% •FOR TEMPORARY RELIEF OF CORNEAL EDEMA Sterile NET WT 3.5g (1/8 OZ) *This product is not manufactured or distributed by Bausch & Lomb, Inc., owner of the registered trademark MURO128®

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    ALTACHLORE SODIUM CHLORIDE HYPERTONICITY OPHTHALMIC 5 PERCENT 
    sodium chloride ointment
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:59390-184
    Route of AdministrationOPHTHALMIC
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    Sodium Chloride (UNII: 451W47IQ8X) (Sodium Cation - UNII:LYR4M0NH37) Sodium Chloride50 mg  in 1 g
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    LANOLIN ALCOHOL (UNII: 884C3FA9HE)  
    MINERAL OIL (UNII: T5L8T28FGP)  
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    WHITE PETROLATUM (UNII: B6E5W8RQJ4)  
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:59390-184-501 in 1 BOX03/30/2004
    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 DrugM01803/30/2004
    Labeler - Altaire Pharmaceuticals Inc. (786790378)
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