What do I need to tell my doctor BEFORE I take Artificial Tears Eye Ointment?
If you have an allergy to artificial tears eye ointment or any part of artificial tears eye ointment.
Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all of your drugs (prescription or OTC, natural products, vitamins) and health problems. You must check to make sure that it is safe for you to take artificial tears eye ointment with all of your drugs and health problems. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any drug without checking with your doctor.
What are some things I need to know or do while I take Artificial Tears Eye Ointment?
Tell all of your health care providers that you take artificial tears eye ointment. This includes your doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and dentists.
Do not take artificial tears eye ointment by mouth. If artificial tears eye ointment is put in the mouth or swallowed, call a doctor or poison control center right away.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan on getting pregnant. You will need to talk about the benefits and risks of using artificial tears eye ointment while you are pregnant.
How is this medicine (Artificial Tears Eye Ointment) best taken?
Use artificial tears eye ointment as ordered by your doctor. Read all information given to you. Follow all instructions closely.
If you use artificial tears eye ointment on a regular basis, use a missed dose as soon as you think about it.
Many times artificial tears eye ointment is used on an as needed basis. Do not use more often than told by the doctor.
What are some other side effects of Artificial Tears Eye Ointment?
How do I store and/or throw out Artificial Tears Eye Ointment?
Be sure you know how long you can store artificial tears eye ointment before you need to throw it away.
Some drugs may have another patient information leaflet. Check with your pharmacist. If you have any questions about artificial tears eye ointment, please talk with your doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or other health care provider.