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GenTeal Safety Information
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GenTeal Important Safety Information
What are the side effects of GenTeal®?

When should I see a doctor?

Can I use GenTeal with other medications?

Can I continue to wear my contact lenses while using GenTeal?

Who should not use GenTeal?

Does GenTeal contain latex, gelatin, gluten, or soy?

Can I stop taking GenTeal if I feel better?

Is GenTeal safe for children?

Is GenTeal safe to use while pregnant or breastfeeding?


What are the side effects of GenTeal®?
GenTeal is generally well tolerated, but as with other lubricating artificial tear products, temporary stinging, burning, and/or local irritation may occur.
When should I see a doctor?
Stop using GenTeal products and see a doctor if you experience any of the following for more than 72 hours:
Eye pain Changes in vision Redness Irritation Worsened condition
Can I use GenTeal with other medications?
There are no known drug interactions. Allow 5 minutes between uses when using other eye medications.
Can I continue to wear my contact lenses while using GenTeal?
Yes. After applying GenTeal you should wait ten minutes before reinserting contact lenses
Who should not use GenTeal?
Anyone with known hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients:
GenTeal® Mild
Active ingredient: Hypromellose, 0.2% Inactive ingredients: Boric acid, calcium chloride dihydrate, GenAquaTM (sodium perborate), phosphonic acid, potassium chloride, purified water, sodium chloride
GenTeal® Moderate
Active ingredient: Hypromellose, 0.3% Inactive ingredients: Boric acid, GenAquaTM (sodium perborate), phosphonic acid, potassium chloride, purified water, sodium chloride
GenTeal® GelDrops
Active ingredients: Carboxymethylcellulose sodium, 0.25% and Hypromellose, 0.3% Inactive ingredients: Boric acid, calcium chloride dihydrate, citric acid monohydrate, GenAquaTM (sodium peborate), magnesium chloride hexahydrate, phosphoric acid, potassium chloride, purified water, sodium chloride
GenTeal® Gel
Active ingredient: Hypromellose, 0.3% Inactive ingredients: Carbopol 980, GenAquaTM (sodium perborate), phosphonic acid, purified water, sodium hydroxide, sorbitol
GenTeal® PM Ointment
Active ingredients: Mineral Oil, 15% and white Petroleum, 85% Inactive ingredients: No inactive ingredients
Does GenTeal contain latex, gelatin, gluten, or soy?
GenTeal products do not contain latex, gelatin, gluten, or soy.
Can I stop taking GenTeal if I feel better?
Yes, use GenTeal only as needed, or as directed by your healthcare provider.
Is GenTeal safe for children?
GenTeal has not been tested for use in children.
Is GenTeal safe to use while pregnant or breastfeeding?
GenTeal has not been tested or evaluated for use in pregnant or breastfeeding women.
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