Muro 128 Sodium Chloride Hypertonicity Ophthalmic Ointment 5%, 1/8 oz (3.5 g)

About the Product

Muro 128 5% is a sodium chloride hypertonicity ophthalmic ointment supplied in a 1/8 oz (3.5 g) tube. Sodium chloride 5% is the active ingredient and its stated purpose is hypertonicity agent. The ointment base is lanolin, mineral oil, purified water and white petrolatum.

This is an over-the-counter drug that is to be used only under the advice and supervision of a doctor. It is applied inside the lower eyelid every 3 or 4 hours, or as directed by a doctor, and the petrolatum and mineral oil base makes it a thicker, longer dwelling form than the Muro 128 solutions. The same Muro 128 line is also supplied as 2% and 5% ophthalmic solutions, each with its own label.

Uses

temporary relief of corneal edema

Active Ingredients

Inactive Ingredients

lanolin, mineral oil, purified water, white petrolatum

How to Use

1. Pull down the lower lid of the affected eye.
2. Apply a small amount (1/4 inch) of ointment to the inside of eyelid.
3. Apply every 3 or 4 hours or as directed by a doctor.

Warnings

For external use only

Do not use except under the advice and supervision of a doctor.

When using this product

• it may cause temporary burning and irritation
• replace cap after use
• to avoid contamination, do not touch tip of container to any surface

Stop use and ask a doctor if

• condition worsens or persists for more than 72 hours
• you experience eye pain, changes in vision, continued redness or irritation of the eye

Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Storage

• store at 15 to 25 degrees C (59 to 77 degrees F)
• keep tightly closed
• do not freeze
• see crimp of tube or carton for Lot Number and Expiration Date
• do not use if difficult to dispense or visible particles are seen in the product