CVS Astringent Eye

Tetrahydrozoline HCl, Zinc sulfate · Solution/ Drops · Ophthalmic

Over the counter Copper Absorption Inhibitor

Active ingredient

​Active ingredients Tetrahydrozoline HCl 0.05% Zinc sulfate 0.25%

Purpose

​Purpose Tetrahydrozoline HCl...Redness Reliever Zinc sulfate...Astringent

Uses

Uses for temporary relief of discomfort and redness of the eye due to minor eye irritations

Warnings

Warnings For external use only Ask a doctor before use if you have narrow angle glaucoma When using this product pupils may become enlarged temporarily to avoid contamination, do not touch tip of container to any surface. Replace cap after using. if solution changes color or becomes cloudy, do not use overuse may produce increased redness of the eye remove contact lens before using Stop use and ask a doctor if you experience eye pain changes in vision continued redness or irritation of the eye, or if the condition worsens or persists for more than 72 hours If pregnant or breast-feeding , ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children . If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Ask a doctor before use

Ask a doctor before use if you have narrow angle glaucoma

When using this product

When using this product pupils may become enlarged temporarily to avoid contamination, do not touch tip of container to any surface. Replace cap after using. if solution changes color or becomes cloudy, do not use overuse may produce increased redness of the eye remove contact lens before using

Stop use and ask a doctor

Stop use and ask a doctor if you experience eye pain changes in vision continued redness or irritation of the eye, or if 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.

Directions

Directions Instill 1 or 2 drops in the affected eye(s) up to four times daily.

Inactive ingredients

Inactive ingredients benzalkonium chloride, boric acid, edetate disodium, purified water, sodium chloride, and sodium citrate

Label text from the FDA structured product label by CVS Pharmacy, Inc. (revised Dec 30, 2025). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.

Active ingredients

CVS Astringent Eye NDC products (1)

NDCStrength & formLabelerType
69842-611Tetrahydrozoline Hydrochloride 50 mg/100mL; Zinc Sulfate 250 mg/100mL
Solution/ Drops
CVS Pharmacy, Inc.OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG

Frequently asked questions

What is CVS Astringent Eye used for?

Uses for temporary relief of discomfort and redness of the eye due to minor eye irritations

Who makes CVS Astringent Eye?

CVS Astringent Eye is listed by 1 labeler in the FDA NDC directory, including CVS Pharmacy, Inc..