Generic
Irrigating Solution
1 brands available in the market
At a glance
Irrigating Solution is used for washing the eye to relieve irritation, stinging, discomfort, itching, and burning, and to remove loose foreign material, air pollutants (smog or pollen), and chlorinated water.
Description
Irrigating Solution is a daily or emergency eye cleansing solution. It contains Purified Water (99.05%) as the active ingredient and Boric Acid, Borax, and Sodium Chloride as inactive ingredients. Boric Acid has mild antibiotic properties against fungal or bacterial infection and provides soothing relief from eye irritation.
Indications
- Relief of eye irritation, stinging, discomfort, itching, and burning
- Removal of loose foreign material
- Removal of air pollutants (smog or pollen)
- Removal of chlorinated water
Therapeutic class
Other ophthalmic preparations
Pharmacological class
Eye Wash Solution
Pharmacology
Irrigating Solution contains Boric Acid which has mild antibiotic properties against fungal or bacterial infection. Boric Acid provides soothing relief from eye irritation and helps remove pollutants such as smog, chlorine, or other chemicals.
Mechanism of action
Relieves eye irritation and cleanses the eye by removing foreign material and pollutants.
Dosage
Adult Dose (Eye Wash):
- Instill in the affected eyes as needed or prescribed by the physician
- Use with eye cup or directly from bottle
Child Dose: No specific data; use as directed by physician
Administration
Apply to affected eye using eye cup or directly from bottle by squeezing; do not touch dropper tip to any surface; replace cap after use.
Missed dose
If you miss a dose, apply when needed; no fixed schedule.
Side effects
Side Effects: Generally none; rare cases of irritation may occur.
Precautions & warnings
Precautions:
- Do not use if you have open wounds in or near the eyes
- Do not use if solution changes color or becomes cloudy
- Remove contact lenses before using
- Do not touch tip of container to any surface (to avoid contamination)
- Stop use and ask a doctor if you experience eye pain, changes in vision, continued redness or irritation
Contraindications
No specific contraindications.
Drug interactions
No significant drug interactions known.
Food interactions
No food interaction found/established.
Use in pregnancy
Use in Pregnancy: Safe use during pregnancy and lactation has not been established; if pregnant or breastfeeding, ask your doctor before use.
Use in lactation
Use in Lactation: Safe use during pregnancy and lactation has not been established; if pregnant or breastfeeding, ask your doctor before use.
Pediatric use
No specific data for children; use as directed by physician.
Geriatric use
Safe for elderly; no specific precautions.
Renal / hepatic impairment
No specific data.
Overdose effects
No information on overdose; do not exceed the recommended dose; if swallowed, get medical help right away.
Storage conditions
Store at 15°C to 30°C in a dry place protected from light; do not use more than one month after first opening; keep out of reach of children.
Chemical structure
Irrigating Solution