Drug Reference
Propylene Glycol
OTC
Fact box
- Habit forming
- No
- Availability
- Over-the-counter (OTC)
Brand names
Soothe Lubricant Eye Drops
Available as
6 MG/ML · Ophthalmic Solution6.8 MG/ML · Ophthalmic Solution6 MG/ML · Ophthalmic Suspension0.15 MG/MG · Nasal Gel0.3 MG/ML · Ophthalmic Solution3 MG/ML · Ophthalmic Solution7 MG/ML · Ophthalmic Solution9.5 MG/ML · Ophthalmic Solution4 MG/ML · Ophthalmic Solution0.004 MG/MG · Ophthalmic Gel1 ML/ML · Oral Solution
FDA label sections are from openFDA and may not reflect the most recent labeling — confirm against the current DailyMed label.
Uses
Uses for temporary relief of burning and irritation due to dryness of the eye
How to use / dosing
Directions instill 1 or 2 drops in the affected eye(s) as needed
Safety advice
Conservative summary derived from FDA labeling — defaults to “consult your doctor” unless the label is explicit. Not a substitute for your clinician’s advice.
PregnancyConsult your doctor
…irritation of the eye(s) gets worse or lasts more than 72 hours If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.…
BreastfeedingConsult your doctor
…of the eye(s) gets worse or lasts more than 72 hours If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.…
AlcoholNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
DrivingNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
KidneyNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
LiverNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
Warnings & precautions
Warnings For external use only Do not use if this product changes color or becomes cloudy if you are sensitive to any ingredient in this product When using this product do not touch tip of container to any surface to avoid contamination replace cap after each use Stop use and ask a doctor if you feel eye pain changes in vision occur redness or irritation of the eye(s) gets worse or lasts more than 72 hours If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.
Current FDA labels (DailyMed)
- LIRAGLUTIDE INJECTION, SOLUTION [CIPLA USA INC.]
- DICLOFENAC SODIUM (DICLOFENAC SODIUM 1%) GEL [SPORTPHARM LLC]
- TOPCARE PAIN RELIEF PATCH (PAIN RELIEF PATCH MEDICATED 5% MENTHOL) PATCH [76162]
- ROYCEDERM ANTIFUNGAL .SPRAY. (CLOTRIMAZOLE 1%) SPRAY [ROYCEDERM LLC]
- FOSAMPRENAVIR CALCIUM TABLET, COATED [SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES, INC.]
Authoritative sources
Reference only — not clinical advice. Verify against current FDA labeling and consult a licensed provider. About half of pediatric drug use is off-label and is not reflected in FDA labels; absence of pediatric information does not mean a medicine is unused or unsafe in children.