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Quick facts
- How it is given
- ophthalmic
- Type
- human otc drug
- Brand names
- Medics Choice Soothing Eye Wash
- RxNorm ID
- 1053429
We do not publish dosing.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 washes the eye to help relieve irritation discomfort burning stinging itching by removing loose foreign material air pollutants (smog or pollen) chlorinated water
Do not use if
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
Warnings
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 to 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 (1-800-222-1222) right away.
When using this medicine
When using this product remove contact lenses before using do not touch to of container to any surface to avoid contamination replace cap after use
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 condition worsens or persists
Keeping it away from children
Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.
Active ingredient
Active ingredient Purified water (99.05%)
Other ingredients
Inactive ingredients boric acid, sodium borate and sodium chloride. PRESERVATIVE ADDED: benzalkonium chloride (0.01%)
Before you take anything new
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This page is built from the openFDA record of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's approved labelling for this product, effective 19 January 2025. 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.