Ocular Lubricant: What Should I Discuss With My Healthcare Provider Before Using Ocular Lubricant


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What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before using ocular lubricant?


donot Do not use ocular lubricant if you have a bacterial, viral, or fungal infection in the eye, unless you are also using an anti-infective medicine.

Ocular lubricant is not expected to be harmful to an unborn baby. Talk to your healthcare provider before using ocular lubricant if you are pregnant.

Ocular lubricant is not expected to pass into breast milk or cause harm to a nursing baby. However, talk with your doctor before using this medication if you are breast-feeding a baby.



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Last updated: April 01, 2008

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