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Quick facts
- How it is given
- ophthalmic
- Type
- human otc drug
- Brand names
- TheraTears Dry and Tired
- RxNorm ID
- 1188426
We do not publish dosing. How much of this medicine to take, how often, and for how long depends on your age, weight, kidney and liver function, other conditions and other medicines. That is a decision for the person who prescribes or dispenses it. Follow the directions on your own pack and ask your pharmacist if anything is unclear.
What it is used to treat
Uses For the temporary relief of burning and irritation due to dryness of the eye. For the temporary relief of discomfort due to minor irritations of the eye or from exposure to wind and sun. For use as a lubricant to prevent further irritation or to relieve dryness of the eye.
Do not use if
Do not use if solution changes color or becomes cloudy.
Warnings
Warnings For use in the eyes only. Do not use if solution changes color or becomes cloudy. When using this product ■ do not touch tip of container to any surface to avoid contamination. ■ do not reuse; once opened discard. 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 out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
When using this medicine
When using this product ■ do not touch tip of container to any surface to avoid contamination. ■ do not reuse; once opened discard.
Stop use and see a doctor if
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.
Keeping it away from children
Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Active ingredient
Active ingredient (In each unit dose) Sodium Carboxymethylcellulose 0.5%
Other ingredients
Inactive ingredients Calcium chloride, magnesium chloride, potassium chloride, purified water, sodium chloride, sodium lactate. May also contain hydrochloric acid and/or sodium hydroxide to adjust pH.
Before you take anything new
Tell your pharmacist or doctor about every medicine you take — including ones bought without a prescription, herbal products and supplements. Interactions are one of the most common avoidable causes of harm from medicines, and a pharmacist can check your full list in a couple of minutes.
This page is built from the openFDA record of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's approved labelling for this product, effective 7 January 2026. Label text has been shortened and reformatted for readability; safety wording has not been altered in meaning. FDA labelling describes products approved in the United States — brand names, strengths, formulations and approved uses may differ in your country. Always read the leaflet that comes with your own pack. PocketsInfo is not affiliated with, and is not endorsed by, the FDA. Retrieved 2026-07-30.