Stye Sterile Lubricant

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

Stye Sterile Lubricant is used by adults to relieve burning, irritation, and discomfort caused by dry eyes.

Stye Sterile Lubricant may also be used for reasons not mentioned 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 Stye Sterile Lubricant.

Do not use Stye Sterile Lubricant 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 Stye Sterile Lubricant.

Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

You should not use a Stye Sterile Lubricant to treat or prevent an eye infection.

You should not use Stye Sterile Lubricant 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 Stye Sterile Lubricant 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 notice signs of an allergic reaction: hives; trouble breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Stop using Stye Sterile Lubricant and contact your doctor if you experience:

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

Common side effects of Stye Sterile Lubricant 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 full list of side effects, and others may happen. Contact your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You can report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Stye Sterile Lubricant can be used whenever necessary. If you have a dosing schedule and miss a dose, just skip that dose. Do not use two doses at once.

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

Stye Sterile Lubricant may cause blurred vision. Avoid driving or doing anything dangerous until you know how this medicine will affect you.

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

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