Artificial Tears
Glycerin · Solution/ Drops · Ophthalmic
Active ingredient
Active ingredients Purpose Dextran 70 0.1% Lubricant Glycerin 0.2% Lubricant Hypromellose 0.3% Lubricant
Purpose
Active ingredients Purpose Dextran 70 0.1% Lubricant Glycerin 0.2% Lubricant Hypromellose 0.3% Lubricant
Uses
Uses For the temporary relief of burning, irritation and discomfort due to dryness of the eye or exposure to wind or sun May be used as a protectant against further irritation
Warnings
Warnings For use in the eyes only
Do not use
Do not use if this solution changes color or becomes cloudy
When using this product
When using this product Avoid contamination, do not touch tip of container to any surface Replace cap after use
Stop use and ask a doctor
Stop use and ask a doctor if you experience any of the following: You experience eye pain, changes in vision, continued redness and irritation of the eye The condition worsens or persists for more than 72 hours
Keep out of reach of children
Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222).
Directions
Directions Shake well before use Instill 1 or 2 drops in the affected eye(s) as needed
Other information
Other Information store at room temperature
Inactive ingredients
Inactive ingredients: benzalkonium chloride, boric acid, calcium chloride, glycine, hydrochloric acid and/or sodium hydroxide (to adjust pH), magnesium chloride, polysorbate 80, potassium chloride, purified water, sodium chloride, zinc chloride.
Questions?
Questions? 1-855-361-3993 Distributed by: AvKARE Pulaski, TN 38478 www.avkare.com Rev. 12/2022 AV 12/2022
Label text from the FDA structured product label by AvPAK (revised Jul 7, 2026). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.
Active ingredients
- Glycerin in 4 products
- Hypromelloses in 3 products
- Polyethylene Glycol 400 in 3 products
- Polyvinyl Alcohol, Unspecified in 2 products
- Dextran 70 in 1 product
- Povidone, Unspecified in 1 product
- Povidone in 1 product
- Hypromellose, Unspecified in 1 product
Artificial Tears NDC products (6)
| NDC | Strength & form | Labeler | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50268-043 | Dextran 70 1 mg/mL; Glycerin 2 mg/mL; Hypromelloses 3 mg/mL Solution/ Drops | AvPAK | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 57896-181 | Glycerin .002 mg/mg; Hypromelloses .002 mg/mg; Polyethylene Glycol 400 .01 mg/mg Solution/ Drops | Geri-Care Pharmaceuticals, Corp | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 55651-008 | Povidone, Unspecified 6 mg/mL; Polyvinyl Alcohol, Unspecified 5 mg/mL Solution/ Drops | KC Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 68071-4555 | Glycerin .002 mg/mg; Hypromelloses .002 mg/mg; Polyethylene Glycol 400 .01 mg/mg Solution/ Drops | NuCare Pharmaceuticals,Inc. | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 68071-4914 | Polyvinyl Alcohol, Unspecified .5 g/100mL; Povidone .6 g/100mL Solution | NuCare Pharmaceuticals,Inc. | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 68788-7266 | Glycerin .002 mg/mg; Hypromellose, Unspecified .002 mg/mg; Polyethylene Glycol 400 .01 mg/mg Solution/ Drops | Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc. | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
Artificial Tears recalls
- D-0443-2026 Apr 15, 2026 · Class II · Ongoing
Lack of Assurance of Sterility - D-0411-2026 Apr 8, 2026 · Class II · Ongoing
Lack of Assurance of Sterility - D-0404-2025 May 14, 2025 · Class II · Ongoing
cGMP deviations and lack of assurance of sterility.
Frequently asked questions
What is Artificial Tears used for?
Uses For the temporary relief of burning, irritation and discomfort due to dryness of the eye or exposure to wind or sun May be used as a protectant against further irritation
Who makes Artificial Tears?
Artificial Tears is listed by 5 labelers in the FDA NDC directory, including AvPAK, Geri-Care Pharmaceuticals, Corp, KC Pharmaceuticals, Inc., NuCare Pharmaceuticals,Inc..
Has Artificial Tears been recalled?
The FDA enforcement database lists 3 recalls for Artificial Tears, most recently D-0443-2026 (class ii): Lack of Assurance of Sterility