Indications and 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.
TheraTears Lubricant
- Manufacturer
- Akorn AG | Akorn Operating Company LLC
- Effective date
- 2020-10-19
- Label type
- HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
- Version
- 2
- Source
- legacy-cache
- Hydrated at
- 2026-08-01 23:10:41
Label at a glance#
ProductTheraTears Lubricant
Active ingredientCARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE SODIUM, UNSPECIFIED FORM
Label structure11 sections
Dosage and administration
Instill 1 or 2 drops in the affected eye(s) as needed.
Contacts and useful links#
Label contents#
Full prescribing information#
SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION
Drug Facts
Active ingredient
Sodium carboxy- methylcellulose 0.25%
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. Replace cap after using.
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.
OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION
Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center immediately.
Directions
Instill 1 or 2 drops in the affected eye(s) as needed.
Other information
- Do not use if imprinted neckband is broken or missing.
Inactive ingredients
Borate buffers, calcium chloride, Dequest®, magnesium chloride, potassium chloride, purified water, sodium bicarbonate, sodium chloride, sodium perborate, and sodium phosphate
Questions or comments?
1-800-579-8327
PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL
Principal Display Panel Text for Container Label:
thera
tears®
THERAPY FOR YOUR EYES™
dry eye therapy
LUBRICANT
EYE DROPS
STERILE
1 FL OZ (30 mL)
PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL
Principal Display Panel Text for Carton Label:
VALUE SIZE
RECOMMENDED
DOCTOR
CREATED
thera
tears®
THERAPY FOR YOUR EYES®
dry eye therapy
LUBRICANT
EYE DROPS
IMMEDIATE
LONG LASTING
RELIEF
STERILE
Multi-Use Bottle*
1 FL OZ (30 mL)
Products#
Every source-derived product name is available through these pages.
- TheraTears Lubricant
- carboxymethylcellulose sodium
- CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE SODIUM, UNSPECIFIED FORM
- carboxymethylcellulose
- boric acid
- sodium perborate
- calcium chloride
- diethylenetriamine pentamethylene phosphonic acid
- magnesium chloride
- potassium chloride
- water
- sodium bicarbonate
- sodium chloride
- sodium phosphate
NDC Codes#
| Product NDC | Package NDC |
|---|---|
| 76688-001 | 76688-001-30, 76688-001-15 |
Ingredients#
Every source-derived ingredient row is available through these pages.
Source Document#
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| Brand | Generic | Manufacturer | SPL set ID | Effective date | Available safety fields | Join |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5fd3b20c-970c-4541-8133-336a8047100f | 56d2dea5-26c0-4612-a0f3-88ab4d4b93ee | 2020-10-19 | Warnings | 5fd3b20c-970c-4541-8133-336a8047100f 56d2dea5-26c0-4612-a0f3-88ab4d4b93ee |
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