Stye
Mineral Oil and Petrolatum · Gel · Ophthalmic
Active ingredient
Active ingredients Polyvinyl alcohol 0.5% Povidone 0.6%
Purpose
Purpose Lubricant Lubricant
Uses
Use s For temporary relief of discomfort due to minor irritations including: burning, stinging, itching.
Warnings
Warnings fo r external use only Do not use if solution changes color or becomes cloudy When using this product to avoid contamination, do not touch tip to any surface replace cap after using Stop use and ask a doctor if you experience eye pain you experience changes in vision you experience continued redness or irritation of the eye the condition worsens or persists for more than 72 hours Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away
Do not use
Do not use if solution changes color or becomes cloudy
When using this product
When using this product to avoid contamination, do not touch tip to any surface replace cap after using
Stop use and ask a doctor
Stop use and ask a doctor if you experience eye pain you experience changes in vision you experience continued redness or 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 (1-800-222-1222) right away
Directions
Directions instill 1 to 2 drops in the affected eye(s) as needed
Inactive ingredients
Inactive ingredients benzalkonium chloride, dextrose, dibasic sodium phosphate, edetate disodium, monobasic sodium phosphate, potassium chloride, purified water, sodium bicarbonate, sodium chloride, sodium citrate
Questions?
Questions? 1- 800-344-7239
Label text from the FDA structured product label by Medtech Products Inc. (revised Oct 23, 2025). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.
Active ingredients
- Polyvinyl Alcohol, Unspecified in 1 product
- Povidone in 1 product
- Mineral Oil in 1 product
- Petrolatum in 1 product
Stye NDC products (2)
| NDC | Strength & form | Labeler | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 63736-238 | Mineral Oil 319 mg/g; Petrolatum 577 mg/g Gel | Insight Pharmaceuticals LLC | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 63029-324 | Polyvinyl Alcohol, Unspecified 5 mg/mL; Povidone 6 mg/mL Solution/ Drops | Medtech Products Inc. | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
Frequently asked questions
What is Stye used for?
Use s For temporary relief of discomfort due to minor irritations including: burning, stinging, itching.
Who makes Stye?
Stye is listed by 2 labelers in the FDA NDC directory, including Insight Pharmaceuticals LLC, Medtech Products Inc..