Label: ARTIFICIAL TEARS- polyvinyl alcohol, povidone solution/ drops

  • NDC Code(s): 55651-008-01
  • Packager: KC Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None
  • Marketing Status: OTC monograph final

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  • ACTIVE INGREDIENT

    Active ingredients

    Polyvinyl alcohol 0.5%

    Povidone 0.6%

  • PURPOSE

    Purposes

    Polyvinyl alcohol ......Lubricant

    Povidone.....................Lubricant

  • INDICATIONS & USAGE

    Uses
    • for use as a protectant against further irritation or to relieve dryness of the eye
    • for the temporary relief of discomfort due to minor irritations of the eye, or to exposure to wind or sun

  • WARNINGS

    Warnings

    For external use only

    Do not use this product if

    • solution changes color or becomes cloudy

    When using this product
    • remove contact lens before using
    • to avoid contamination, do not touch tip of container to any surface
    • replace cap after using. Keep container tightly closed.

    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 the reach of children. If accidentally swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) immediately.

  • DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION

    Directions

    instill 1 or 2 drops in the affected eye(s) as needed

  • OTHER SAFETY INFORMATION

    Other information

    • store at 15°-30°C (59°-86°F)

  • INACTIVE INGREDIENT

    Inactive ingredients

    benzalkonium chloride, dextrose, edetate disodium, potassium chloride, purified water, sodium bicarbonate, sodium chloride, sodium citrate, sodium phosphate dibasic, sodium phosphate monobasic

  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

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  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    ARTIFICIAL TEARS 
    polyvinyl alcohol, povidone solution/ drops
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:55651-008
    Route of AdministrationOPHTHALMIC
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    POLYVINYL ALCOHOL, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 532B59J990) (POLYVINYL ALCOHOL, UNSPECIFIED - UNII:532B59J990) POLYVINYL ALCOHOL, UNSPECIFIED5 mg  in 1 mL
    POVIDONE, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: FZ989GH94E) (POVIDONE, UNSPECIFIED - UNII:FZ989GH94E) POVIDONE, UNSPECIFIED6 mg  in 1 mL
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE (UNII: F5UM2KM3W7)  
    DEXTROSE (UNII: IY9XDZ35W2)  
    POTASSIUM CHLORIDE (UNII: 660YQ98I10)  
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    SODIUM BICARBONATE (UNII: 8MDF5V39QO)  
    SODIUM PHOSPHATE, DIBASIC, ANHYDROUS (UNII: 22ADO53M6F)  
    SODIUM CITRATE (UNII: 1Q73Q2JULR)  
    SODIUM PHOSPHATE, MONOBASIC, MONOHYDRATE (UNII: 593YOG76RN)  
    EDETATE DISODIUM (UNII: 7FLD91C86K)  
    SODIUM CHLORIDE (UNII: 451W47IQ8X)  
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:55651-008-011 in 1 CARTON11/25/2003
    115 mL in 1 BOTTLE, DROPPER; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph finalpart34911/25/2003
    Labeler - KC Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (174450460)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    KC Pharmaceuticals, Inc.174450460manufacture(55651-008) , pack(55651-008) , label(55651-008)
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