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Water

washes the eye to help relieve • irritation • stinging • discomfort • itching • burning by removing • loose foreign material • air pollutants (smog or.

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Sold without prescription in some countries Ophthalmic

How to use Water

What the official label says. If a doctor prescribed it, follow the prescription. Your pack's leaflet comes first if it is different.

Who it is for

Washes the eye to help relieve • irritation • stinging • discomfort • itching • burning by removing • loose foreign material • air pollutants (smog or pollen) • chlorinated water

How to take it and how often

For use with a nozzle applicator. • flush the affected eye(s) as needed • control the rate of flow of solution by pressure on the bottle • do not touch dropper tip to eye When using an eye cup • rinse the cup with Soothing Eye Wash Solution immediately before each use • avoid contamination of the rim and inside surfaces of the cup • fill the cup half full with Soothing Eye Wash Solution and apply the cup to the affected eye(s), pressing tightly to prevent spillage Other information • store at 15°-25°C (59°-77°F) • keep tightly closed • does not contain thimerosal • enclosed eyecup is sterile if packaging is intact • use before expiration date marked on the carton or bottle Direction for use graphics

While you are taking it

• remove contact lenses before using • do not touch tip of container to any surface to avoid contamination • replace cap after use When using an eye cup • rinse the cup with Soothing Eye Wash Solution immediately before each use • avoid contamination of the rim and inside surfaces of the cup • fill the cup half full with Soothing Eye Wash Solution and apply the cup to the affected eye(s), pressing tightly to prevent spillage

Talk to a doctor first if

• if you have open wounds in or near the eyes, and get medical help right away • if solution changes color or becomes cloudy

Warnings

For external use only Do not use • if you have open wounds in or near the eyes, and get medical help right away • if solution changes color or becomes cloudy When using this product • remove contact lenses before using • do not touch tip of container to any surface to avoid contamination • replace cap after use Stop use and ask a doctor if • you experience eye pain, changes in vision, continued redness or irritation of the eye • condition worsens or persists Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Possible side effects

• you experience eye pain, changes in vision, continued redness or irritation of the eye • condition worsens or persists

How to store it

Keep out of reach of children.

If you miss a dose

Take it when you remember, unless it is nearly time for the next dose. Then skip the missed one. Never take two doses at once to make up for it. Check your leaflet, as some medicines are different.

From the official U.S. FDA label for this active ingredient. Your pack may have a different strength, so always read its leaflet. If a doctor prescribed it, follow the prescription. Ask a pharmacist if you are unsure. Label dated 2017-03-29.

Brands around the world

Products with Water as the active ingredient. Names differ between countries.

Check your pack of Water

Type the registration number on the pack, or scan it with your camera.

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Questions about Water

What is Water used for?

washes the eye to help relieve • irritation • stinging • discomfort • itching • burning by removing • loose foreign material • air pollutants (smog or pollen) • chlorinated water (From the official U.S. FDA label.)

How do I take Water?

Follow your prescription or the leaflet in your pack. The official label says: For use with a nozzle applicator. • flush the affected eye(s) as needed • control the rate of flow of solution by pressure on the bottle • do not touch dropper tip to eye When using an eye cup • rinse the cup with Soothing Eye Wash Solution immediately before each use • avoid contamination of the rim and inside surfaces of the cup • fill the cup half full with Soothing Eye Wash…

Do I need a prescription for Water?

In many countries Water is sold without a prescription in some strengths. Rules differ by country, so ask a pharmacist.

What brands contain Water?

Water is sold under names such as Ocufresh, Pur-wash, Opticlear, Eye Stream, Eye Wash. Brand names differ between countries.

What are the side effects of Water?

The official label lists: • you experience eye pain, changes in vision, continued redness or irritation of the eye • condition worsens or persists Tell your doctor about any side effect that bothers you or does not go away.

How can I check that my Water is genuine?

Scan the registration number on your pack with PillVera (NAFDAC number in Nigeria, NDC in the United States, DIN in Canada), check the expiry date and buy only from licensed pharmacies.

Sources

This page shows what official sources say, in plain words. It is not medical advice: your prescription and your doctor or pharmacist come first. Brand names, strengths and rules differ between countries.