Highlights
- Active ingredients: Mineral oil and white petrolatum
- Preservative-free
- 3.5g (0.12 fl oz) tube
Rebecca's description
Which ointment to choose? 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.
Should I be using ointment at all? 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.).
Manufacturer's description
GenTeal Night-time PM ointment provides long-lasting relief for night-time comfort.
Drug Facts (from manufacturer's site):
Active Ingredients / Purpose
- Mineral Oil 3% / Lubricant
- White Petrolatum 94% / Lubricant
Uses
- for use as a lubricant to prevent further irritation
- to relieve dryness of the eye.
Warnings
- For external use only
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Do not use if you are sensitive to any ingredient in this product
When using this product
- do not touch tip of container to any surface
- replace cap after using
Stop use and ask a doctor if you experience any of the following
- feel eye pain
- changes in vision
- continued redness or irritation of the eyes
- 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 right away.
Directions
pull down the lower lid of the affected eye and apply a small amount (one-fourth inch) of ointment to the inside of the eyelid.
Other information
Store at 8°-27°C (46°-80°F).
Inactive Ingredients
Anhydrous Liquid Lanolin
Questions?
In the U.S., call 1-800-757-9195.
www.systane.com
