GenTeal Mild

There are many brands and types of ocular lubricant available, and not all of them are mentioned in this leaflet.

GenTeal Mild is for adults to help relieve burning, irritation, and discomfort caused by dry eyes.

GenTeal Mild may also be used for reasons not included in this medication guide.

Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Use the medicine exactly as directed.

Wash your hands before using GenTeal Mild.

Do not use GenTeal Mild and call your pharmacist if the medicine looks cloudy or has changed color.

Do not touch the tip of the eye dropper or ointment tube or place it directly on your eye. A contaminated tip can infect your eye, which could lead to serious vision problems.

Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve, or if they get worse while using GenTeal Mild.

Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

You should not use GenTeal Mild to treat or prevent an eye infection.

You should not use GenTeal Mild if you are allergic to it. This medicine will not treat or prevent an eye infection.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist if it is safe for you to use GenTeal Mild if you have any type of infection in your eye.

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Stop using GenTeal Mild and call your doctor if you have:

• severe burning, stinging, or eye irritation after using the medicine;
• eye pain; or
• changes in your vision.

Common side effects of GenTeal Mild may include:

• mild burning or irritation in the eye;
• itching or redness of your eyes;
• watery eyes;
• blurred vision; or
• sensitivity to light.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

GenTeal Mild is used as needed. If you have a dosing schedule and miss a dose, skip it. Do not use two doses at once.

An overdose of ocular lubricant is not likely to be harmful. Get emergency medical help or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222 if someone has accidentally swallowed the medication.

GenTeal Mild may make your vision blurry. Do not drive or do anything dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you.

Do not use other eye medications unless your doctor advises you to.

Medicine used in the eyes is not likely to be affected by other drugs you use. However, many drugs can interact with each other. Tell your doctor about all the medicines you are currently taking, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.