{"id":547509305387,"title":"Systane Nighttime Lubricant Eye Ointment","handle":"systane-ointment","description":"\u003ch1\u003eAbout Systane Nighttime Lubricant Eye Ointment\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActive ingredients: Mineral oil and white petrolatum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreservative-free\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3.5g (1\/8 oz) tube\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eDescription (by Rebecca)\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVaseline, more or less. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhich ointment to choose?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e There are lots of ointments on the market, and they're all made of the same stuff mostly - white petrolatum and mineral oil. The main thing that distinguishes one product from another is the proportions of those two ingredients. Systane and Genteal ointments are 94% white petrolatum and only 3% mineral oil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor plenty of people the differences may not matter, but certainly I've noticed some over the years who find that the proportions matter for their purposes, so comparison shopping can be helpful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eShould I be using ointment at all?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e Ointments are attractive for overnight use due to their staying power - unlike polymer drops and gel drops, they don't just dissolve and dissipate in a short time. However, not everyone who has moderate to severe overnight dry eye symptoms therefore has to use an ointment. Many people can get by with a less viscous (not to mention non-greasy!) lubricant, such as a polymer gel or even gel drop, if they also use some kind of night protection (shield, mask, goggle, etc.). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eDescription (from the manufacturer's literature)\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSYSTANE® Nighttime Lubricant Eye Ointment is a safe and effective formulation with no preservatives. This unpreserved ointment, when applied to the eyes, forms a smooth, comfortable protective film, especially useful for nighttime protection and lubricant of dry eyes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDrug Facts (from manufacturer's site):\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eActive Ingredients \/ Purpose\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eMineral Oil 3% \/ Lubricant\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhite Petrolatum 94% \/ Lubricant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eUses\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor use as a lubricant to prevent further irritation or to relieve dryness of the eye.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWarnings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ci\u003eFor external use only\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ci\u003eDo not use\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eif you are sensitive to any ingredient in this product\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhen using this product \u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-top: 0.3em; box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eremove contact lenses before using\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eto avoid contamination, do not touch tip of container to any surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ereplace cap after using\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eStop use and ask a doctor if\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eyou feel eye pain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003echanges in vision occur\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eredness or irritation of the eye(s) gets worse, persists or lasts more than 72 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eKeep out of reach of children.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDirections\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-top: 0.3em; box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003ePull down the lower lid of the affected eye and apply a small amount (one-fourth inch) of ointment to the inside of the eyelid.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOther information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-top: 0.3em; box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eStore at 8°-27°C (46°-80°F).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInactive Ingredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnhydrous Liquid Lanolin 3%.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuestions?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eIn the U.S., call 1-800-757-9195.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003ewww.systane.com\u003c\/div\u003e","published_at":"2020-01-01T22:09:05-08:00","created_at":"2017-12-10T13:31:45-08:00","vendor":"Alcon","type":"Lubricants","tags":["All","DES","eye ointment","Lanolin","Lube","Mineral oil","nighttime eye ointment","Ointment","Petrolatum","Systane (Alcon)","Top10 Dry Eye","Tube (preservative free)"],"price":1695,"price_min":1695,"price_max":1695,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":6741768077355,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"ACL-PN 0065050939","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"Systane Nighttime Lubricant Eye Ointment","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":1695,"weight":14,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":95,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":"300650509350","requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/dryeyeshop.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/Newproduct_a2e3eefa-7a95-4866-aae3-173e512ff396.png?v=1626193894"],"featured_image":"\/\/dryeyeshop.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/Newproduct_a2e3eefa-7a95-4866-aae3-173e512ff396.png?v=1626193894","options":["Title"],"media":[{"alt":"Systane Nighttime Lubricant Eye Ointment - DryEyeShop","id":20538708033579,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.333,"height":600,"width":800,"src":"\/\/dryeyeshop.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/Newproduct_a2e3eefa-7a95-4866-aae3-173e512ff396.png?v=1626193894"},"aspect_ratio":1.333,"height":600,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/dryeyeshop.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/Newproduct_a2e3eefa-7a95-4866-aae3-173e512ff396.png?v=1626193894","width":800}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003ch1\u003eAbout Systane Nighttime Lubricant Eye Ointment\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActive ingredients: Mineral oil and white petrolatum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreservative-free\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3.5g (1\/8 oz) tube\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eDescription (by Rebecca)\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVaseline, more or less. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhich ointment to choose?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e There are lots of ointments on the market, and they're all made of the same stuff mostly - white petrolatum and mineral oil. The main thing that distinguishes one product from another is the proportions of those two ingredients. Systane and Genteal ointments are 94% white petrolatum and only 3% mineral oil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor plenty of people the differences may not matter, but certainly I've noticed some over the years who find that the proportions matter for their purposes, so comparison shopping can be helpful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eShould I be using ointment at all?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e Ointments are attractive for overnight use due to their staying power - unlike polymer drops and gel drops, they don't just dissolve and dissipate in a short time. However, not everyone who has moderate to severe overnight dry eye symptoms therefore has to use an ointment. Many people can get by with a less viscous (not to mention non-greasy!) lubricant, such as a polymer gel or even gel drop, if they also use some kind of night protection (shield, mask, goggle, etc.). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eDescription (from the manufacturer's literature)\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSYSTANE® Nighttime Lubricant Eye Ointment is a safe and effective formulation with no preservatives. This unpreserved ointment, when applied to the eyes, forms a smooth, comfortable protective film, especially useful for nighttime protection and lubricant of dry eyes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDrug Facts (from manufacturer's site):\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eActive Ingredients \/ Purpose\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eMineral Oil 3% \/ Lubricant\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhite Petrolatum 94% \/ Lubricant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eUses\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor use as a lubricant to prevent further irritation or to relieve dryness of the eye.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWarnings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ci\u003eFor external use only\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ci\u003eDo not use\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eif you are sensitive to any ingredient in this product\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhen using this product \u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-top: 0.3em; box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eremove contact lenses before using\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eto avoid contamination, do not touch tip of container to any surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ereplace cap after using\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eStop use and ask a doctor if\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eyou feel eye pain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003echanges in vision occur\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eredness or irritation of the eye(s) gets worse, persists or lasts more than 72 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eKeep out of reach of children.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDirections\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-top: 0.3em; box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003ePull down the lower lid of the affected eye and apply a small amount (one-fourth inch) of ointment to the inside of the eyelid.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOther information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-top: 0.3em; box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eStore at 8°-27°C (46°-80°F).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInactive Ingredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnhydrous Liquid Lanolin 3%.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuestions?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eIn the U.S., call 1-800-757-9195.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003ewww.systane.com\u003c\/div\u003e"}