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Water

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Indications

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  • Uses washes the eye to help relieve • irritation • stinging • discomfort • itching • burning by removing • loose foreign material • air pollutants (smog or pollen) • chlorinated water

Dosage & administration

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Directions For use with a nozzle applicator. • flush the affected eye(s) as needed • control the rate of flow of solution by pressure on the bottle • do not touch dropper tip to eye When using an eye cup • rinse the cup with Soothing Eye Wash Solution immediately before each use • avoid contamination of the rim and inside surfaces of the cup • fill the cup half full with Soothing Eye Wash Solution and apply the cup to the affected eye(s), pressing tightly to prevent spillage Other information • store at 15°-25°C (59°-77°F) • keep tightly closed • does not contain thimerosal • enclosed eyecup is sterile if packaging is intact • use before expiration date marked on the carton or bottle Direction for use graphics

Warnings & precautions

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For external use only Do not use • if you have open wounds in or near the eyes, and get medical help right away • if solution changes color or becomes cloudy When using this product • remove contact lenses before using • do not touch tip of container to any surface to avoid contamination • replace cap after use Stop use and ask a doctor if • you experience eye pain, changes in vision, continued redness or irritation of the eye • condition worsens or persists Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Approval history

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  • May 18, 1949NDANDA006823Casper Pharma Llc
  • Sep 10, 1970NDANDA016734B Braun
  • Dec 31, 1974NDANDA017428Baxter Hlthcare
  • Feb 18, 1980NDANDA018233Otsuka Icu Medcl
  • Feb 22, 1980NDANDA018313Otsuka Icu Medcl
  • May 30, 1980NDANDA017866Baxter Hlthcare
  • Jun 7, 2000BLABLA020986Novo Nordisk Inc
  • Jul 15, 2025BLABLA761188Biocon Biologics Inc

FDA shortages

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  • Bacteriostatic Water For Injection In Plastic Container, Injection, 1 mL/1 mL (NDC 0409-3977-03)Active
    Sponsor: Hospira, Inc., a Pfizer Company · Reason: Other
    Updated
  • Sterile Water For Injection In Plastic Container, Injection, 1 mL/1 mL (NDC 63323-185-10)Active
    Sponsor: Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
    Updated
  • Sterile Water For Injection In Plastic Container, Injection, 1 mL/1 mL (NDC 63323-185-20)Active
    Sponsor: Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
    Updated
  • Sterile Water For Injection In Plastic Container, Injection, 1 mL/1 mL (NDC 63323-185-50)Active
    Sponsor: Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC · Reason: Demand increase for the drug
    Updated
  • Sterile Water In Plastic Container, Irrigant, 1 mL/1 mL (NDC 0264-2101-00)Active
    Sponsor: B. Braun Medical Inc.
    Updated
  • Sterile Water In Plastic Container, Irrigant, 1 mL/1 mL (NDC 0264-2101-10)Active
    Sponsor: B. Braun Medical Inc.
    Updated
  • Sterile Water, Injection, 1 mL/1 mL (NDC 0409-4887-10)Active
    Sponsor: Hospira, Inc., a Pfizer Company
    Updated
  • Sterile Water, Injection, 1 mL/1 mL (NDC 0409-4887-20)Active
    Sponsor: Hospira, Inc., a Pfizer Company
    Updated
  • Sterile Water, Injection, 1 mL/1 mL (NDC 0409-4887-50)Active
    Sponsor: Hospira, Inc., a Pfizer Company
    Updated
  • Sterile Water, Injection, 1 mL/1 mL (NDC 0409-4887-99)Active
    Sponsor: Hospira, Inc., a Pfizer Company
    Updated
  • Sterile Water, Injection, 1 mL/1 mL (NDC 0487-6105-01)Active
    Sponsor: Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation · Reason: Other
    Updated
  • Sterile Water, Injection, 1 mL/1 mL (NDC 0641-6147-10)Active
    Sponsor: Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
    Updated
  • Sterile Water, Injection, 10 mL/10 mL (NDC 64253-020-30)Active
    Sponsor: Medefil, Inc.
    Updated
  • Sterile Water, Injection, 1000 mL/1000 mL (NDC 63323-178-76)Active
    Sponsor: Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
    Updated
  • Sterile Water, Irrigant, 100 mL/100 mL (NDC 0338-0004-02)Active
    Sponsor: Baxter Healthcare · Reason: Demand increase for the drug
    Updated
  • Sterile Water, Irrigant, 100 mL/100 mL (NDC 0338-0004-03)Active
    Sponsor: Baxter Healthcare · Reason: Demand increase for the drug
    Updated
  • Sterile Water, Irrigant, 100 mL/100 mL (NDC 0338-0004-04)Active
    Sponsor: Baxter Healthcare · Reason: Demand increase for the drug
    Updated

FAERS reports

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18,631 total reports matchedLatest report Share = reports listing the reaction ÷ total matched reports. Rows can sum to >100% because a single report often lists multiple reactions.
  1. 1Drug Ineffective1,3707.4%
  2. 2Nausea1,1376.1%
  3. 3Off Label Use1,0245.5%
  4. 4Pyrexia1,0175.5%
  5. 5Pain9415.1%
  6. 6Diarrhoea8174.4%
  7. 7Dyspnoea8174.4%
  8. 8Maternal Exposure During Pregnancy7904.2%
  9. 9Fatigue7654.1%
  10. 10Vomiting7424.0%
  11. 11Headache7343.9%
  12. 12Foetal Exposure During Pregnancy6813.7%
  13. 13Premature Baby6653.6%
  14. 14Weight Decreased6403.4%
  15. 15Pneumonia6233.3%

Literature

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Recent PubMed references pinned to Water as a MeSH major topic. Citations link to pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov.

Clinical trials

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The 10 most recently updated of 11,613 ClinicalTrials.gov registrations naming Water as an intervention. Registration is not evidence of efficacy or safety — reference crosswalk only.

Frequently asked questions

What is Water used for?
According to FDA labeling, Water carries indications including: Uses washes the eye to help relieve • irritation • stinging • discomfort • itching • burning by removing • loose foreign material • air pollutants (smog or pollen) • chlorinated water. This is a reference summary of labeled uses, not medical advice or a treatment recommendation.
What are the brand names for Water?
Water is marketed under brand names including Eye Stream, OcuFresh, Opticlear, Pur-Wash.
Note. Data for water is illustrative MVP content compiled from public sources. pharmacopeia is for educational and informational use only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice.

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