| HYLO Night (U.S.N.L.M.) | |
|---|---|
| Dosing (Ointment) | apply 1/4" strip qhs |
| Chem Specs | White petrolatum and mineral oil (91.7%), lanolin (6.9%), light mineral oil (1.4%) "inactive ingredients": vitamin A. May contain peanut oil. |
| Quantities | 5gm tube |
| Cost | $17.00 |
| Class | Artificial lubricating ointment. |
| Action | Forms lubricating protective film on eye, helping to retain moisture. |
| Usage | Temporary symptomatic relief of dry eye. |
| Contraindications | Hypersensitivity of any component of the preparation. |
| Pediatric use | There are no restrictions in the use with children according to Optase. |
| Pregnancy | There are no restrictions in the use with pregnant women according to Optase. |
| Apply 30 minutes after application of ophthalmic drugs. | |
| Mineral oil, (aka Light Liquid Paraffin) and Vitamin A enhance lubricating properties of the ointment. Vitamin A promotes corneal and conjunctival wound healing by stimulating mucin production and promoting proliferation and differentiation of limbal stem cells. Preservative free. |