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Note on this source. The FDA label used for this page covers a combination product listed as Dextran 70, Hypromellose 2910. The information below therefore describes that product, not Dextran 70 on its own. Check the label of the specific product you have.

Quick facts

Drug class
Plasma Volume Expander [EPC], Osmotic Activity [MoA]
How it is given
ophthalmic
Type
human otc drug
Brand names
GenTeal Tears Moderate Preservative Free
RxNorm ID
309714

We do not publish dosing.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 for

Active Ingredients Purpose Dextran 70 0.1% Lubricant Hypromellose 2910 0.3% Lubricant

What it is used to treat

Uses temporary relief of discomfort due to minor irritations of the eye, or to exposure to wind or sun

Do not use if

Do not use if this solution changes color or becomes cloudy if you are sensitive to any ingredient in this product

When using this medicine

When using this product to avoid contamination, do not touch tip of container to any surface do not reuse once opened, discard

Stop use and see a doctor if

Stop use and ask a doctor if you experience any of the following: eye pain changes in vision continued redness or irritation of the eye 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 Ingredients Purpose Dextran 70 0.1% Lubricant Hypromellose 2910 0.3% Lubricant

Other ingredients

Inactive ingredients potassium chloride, purified water, sodium borate, sodium chloride. May 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 14 December 2023. 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.