TEARS PLUS

Drug Name: TEARS PLUS

TEARS PLUS DESCRIPTION:
EYE LUBRICANT - OPHTHALMIC

COMMON TEARS PLUS BRAND NAME(S):
Dry Eyes, Hypotears, Liquifilm Tears, Natural Tears

TEARS PLUS SIDE EFFECTS:
TEARS PLUS may temporarily sting your eyes when first applied. If this continues or becomes bothersome or the condition for which this was prescribed does not improve within several days, inform your doctor. Vision may be temporarily unstable for a few minutes after applying this. Use caution if driving or performing duties requiring clear vision. Notify your doctor if you develop a skin rash, itching, eye pain or redness in or around the eyes or a headache while using TEARS PLUS. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

HOW TO USE TEARS PLUS:
TEARS PLUS: Use TEARS PLUS in the eye as directed. To apply eye ointment/drops: Wash hands first. To avoid contamination, be careful not to touch the dropper or top of the ointment tube or let it touch your eye. Tilt your head back, gaze upward and pull down the lower eyelid to make a pouch. For drops, place the dropper directly over the eye and administer the prescribed number of drops. Look downward and gently close your eye for 1 to 2 minutes. Place one finger at the corner of the eye near the nose and apply gentle pressure. This will prevent the medication from draining away from the eye. For ointment, hold the tube directly over the eye and gently squeeze a small ribbon of the ointment into the eye. Slowly roll your eye in all directions to spread the ointment. Try not to blink and do not rub the eye. Do not rinse the dropper. Wash hands after use. If you are using other eye medicines, wait at least five minutes before applying other medications.

TEARS PLUS USES:
TEARS PLUS is used to relieve dry, irritated eyes.

TEARS PLUS PRECAUTIONS:
Tell your doctor if you have any illnesses or any allergies. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant before using TEARS PLUS. Though, to date, no problems have been noted in nursing infants, consult your doctor before you breast-feed.

TEARS PLUS DRUG INTERACTIONS:
Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription medication you may take especially other eye medication. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

TEARS PLUS OVERDOSE:
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. This medicine may be harmful if swallowed.

TEARS PLUS NOTES:
Some products contain preservatives which may cause irritation in persons with allergies or damage soft contact lenses. Discuss the various products with your health care professional.

MISSED TEARS PLUS DOSE:
If you miss a dose, use it as soon as remembered; do not use it if it is near the time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.

TEARS PLUS STORAGE:
Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C) away from heat. Discard this if the solution is not clear or colorless. Close cap tightly after each use.