PRODUCT DETAILS

Composition

From product formulations (varies slightly by country):

• Isotonic buffered solution (tear-like solution)
• HPMC (Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose) – lubricating/soothing agent
• PHMB (Polyhexamethylene biguanide) – mild preservative
• Purified water
• Sodium chloride & sodium bicarbonate – salt balance (matches natural tears)
• Boric acid / borates – buffering and comfort agents
• Some versions may include plant extracts (e.g., witch hazel) depending on market

Overall: it is a non-medicated eye rinse (eye wash) designed to cleanse, not treat disease.

Indication / Use

Used for:

• Tired eyes
• Irritated or gritty eyes
• Mild redness or discomfort
• Exposure to:
• Dust
• Pollen
• Smoke
• Pollution
• Screen/eye strain

It works by:

• Physically washing away irritants
• Refreshing and soothing the eye surface

Direction of Use

• Wash hands before use
• Fill provided eye bath ~1/3 full
• Tilt head forward and bathe each eye for about 30 seconds
• Gently move eye to allow flushing
• Discard solution after use (do not reuse leftover liquid)
• Repeat for other eye
• Can be used with contact lenses in some versions (check label)

Side Effects

Common:

• Mild stinging on application
• Temporary blurred vision
• Mild irritation or watering

Less common:

• Redness or dryness if sensitive
• Discomfort from preservatives in sensitive eyes

Rare:

• Allergic reaction (itching, swelling, worsening irritation)

Warnings

• Do NOT use if:
• Allergy to any ingredient
• Eye infection requiring treatment is suspected (it will not treat infection)
• Avoid contamination:
• Do not touch eye bath tip to eye
• Do not reuse solution
• Discontinue if irritation persists or worsens
• Keep out of reach of children

Interactions

• No meaningful drug interactions
• If used with other eye drops:
• Use medicated drops first
• Wait 5–10 minutes before using eye wash or lubricants

Caution

• This is a cleansing rinse, not a medicine
• Does NOT treat:
• Glaucoma
• Bacterial/viral infection
• Severe dry eye disease
• Overuse is unnecessary (use when eyes feel irritated, not continuously)
• If symptoms are frequent, underlying causes may include:
• Dry eye disease
• Allergic conjunctivitis
• Meibomian gland dysfunction
• Persistent symptoms should be checked clinically