Genteal Lubricant Eye Ointment

{"id":547508289579,"title":"Genteal Lubricant Eye Ointment","handle":"genteal-ointment","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eOut of Stock- No restock ETA at this time. 10\/8\/24\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Genteal Lubricant Eye Ointment\u003c\/h2\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 (0.12 fl oz) tube\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDescription (by Rebecca)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\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. Genteal and Systane ointments are mostly white petrolatum (94%) and only 3% mineral oil. For plenty of people the differences may not matter, but certainly I've noticed some over the years who find that the differences 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\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDescription (from the manufacturer's literature)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenTeal Night-time PM ointment provides long-lasting relief for night-time comfort.\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\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eto 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;\"\u003edo 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 you experience any of the following\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efeel eye pain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003echanges in vision\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003econtinued redness or irritation of the eyes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003econdition worsens or persists for 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; 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The main thing that distinguishes one product from another is the proportions of those two ingredients. Genteal and Systane ointments are mostly white petrolatum (94%) and only 3% mineral oil. For plenty of people the differences may not matter, but certainly I've noticed some over the years who find that the differences 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\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDescription (from the manufacturer's literature)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenTeal Night-time PM ointment provides long-lasting relief for night-time comfort.\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\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eto 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;\"\u003edo 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 you experience any of the following\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efeel eye pain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003echanges in vision\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003econtinued redness or irritation of the eyes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003econdition worsens or persists for 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\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"}