Medication guide
Propylene Glycol + Polyethylene Glycol 400
- Generic name
- Propylene Glycol + Polyethylene Glycol 400
- Common brand names
- Systane Ultra, Systane Complete
- Medication class
- Ophthalmic lubricant (polymeric tears)
Overview
Its medication class is Ophthalmic lubricant (polymeric tears). Common uses include Dry eye and tear-film support. Product forms and labels can differ, so follow the specific package instructions and ask a pharmacist or qualified healthcare professional about individual questions.
How to Take it
- Route
- Ophthalmic drops/lubricants.
- Time of day
- Use at symptom onset and before prolonged screen/irritating exposure if needed.
- With food/water
- No food relationship; avoid contact with water before instillation.
- Preparation
- Hand wash, pull lower lid down, apply drop; do not touch tip to eye.
- Safe dose
- One to two drops per eye unless label says otherwise.
- Max dose
- Do not exceed label daily frequency/number of drops.
- Frequency
- Every few hours to 2 times/day depending product and symptoms.
- Other recommendations
- Remove contact lenses if instructed and wait if discomfort persists >5 minutes.
Common uses
- Dry eye and tear-film support
Common side effects
- Eye burning
- blurred vision
- temporary stinging
- headache
- redness
- and foreign-body sensation
Important warnings
- For lubrication only; not for infection management. Contact care for pain, persistent redness, thick discharge, or reduced vision. Avoid use immediately before contact lens insertion unless compatible.
General interactions information
Low interactions; avoid applying immediately before contact lens insertion
Sources / references
- Systane Ultra polyethylene glycol 400 and propylene glycol drops — product label
DailyMed, U.S. National Library of Medicine
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