What is Theratears: Uses, Warnings & Interactions

Updated May 14, 2025  •  Published Dec 30, 2020

Theratears overview

BRAND NAMES:

  • Refresh Plus, Theratears, Retaine CMC, Sunmark Lubricating Plus, Refresh Tears, Eye Drops, Good Neighbor Pharmacy Eye Drops, Good Neighbor Pharmacy Lubricating Plus, Good Sense Lubricating Plus, Lubricant Eye Drops, Lubricating Plus, Refresh Celluvisc, Refresh Liquigel

Generic Names:

  • Theratears

Uses:

  • Treats and prevents irritation caused by dry eyes.

Therapeutic Classes:

  • Lubricant, Ocular, Ophthalmologic Agent

Forms:

  • Liquid, Gel/Jelly, Drop

How it’s taken:

  • Into the eye

What is Theratears used for?

What form(s) does Theratears come in

  • Liquid

  • Gel/Jelly

  • Drop

What are common Theratears doses?

  • Bottle 15ML of 0.25%

  • Bottle 30ML of 0.25%

  • Gel 1%

Common Theratears prescriptions

  • Theratears
    15ml of 0.25% bottle

  • Theratears
    30ml of 0.25% bottle

  • Theratears
    1% gel

How to take Theratears

  • Your doctor will tell you how much of this medicine to use and how often. Do not use more medicine or use it more often than your doctor tells you to.

  • If you are using this medicine without a prescription, follow the instructions on the medicine label.

  • Wash your hands before and after using the medicine.

  • If the medicine has changed color or looks cloudy, do not use it.

  • Lie down or tilt your head back. With your index finger, pull down the lower lid of your eye to form a pocket.

  • Hold the dropper close to your eye with the other hand. Do not let the tip of the dropper touch your eye. Drop the correct number of drops into the pocket made between your lower lid and eyeball.

  • Gently close your eyes. Place your index finger over the inner corner of your eye for 1 minute.

  • Do not rinse or wipe the dropper or allow it to touch anything. Put the cap on the bottle right away. Keep the bottle upright when you are not using it.

  • If you are using the single-use container, open a new container for each dose of this medicine. Open the container by completely twisting off the tab. Do not pull the tab off. After using the medicine, dispose of the container and any medicine left in it. Do not keep any leftover medicine to use later.

  • Wash your hands before and after using the medicine.

  • If you are using this medicine without a prescription, follow the instructions on the medicine label.

  • Hold the dropper close to your eye with the other hand. Do not let the tip of the dropper touch your eye. Drop the correct number of drops into the pocket made between your lower lid and eyeball.

  • If you are using the single-use container, open a new container for each dose of this medicine. Open the container by completely twisting off the tab. Do not pull the tab off. After using the medicine, dispose of the container and any medicine left in it. Do not keep any leftover medicine to use later.

  • Lie down or tilt your head back. With your index finger, pull down the lower lid of your eye to form a pocket.

  • Do not rinse or wipe the dropper or allow it to touch anything. Put the cap on the bottle right away. Keep the bottle upright when you are not using it.

  • Your doctor will tell you how much of this medicine to use and how often. Do not use more medicine or use it more often than your doctor tells you to.

  • If the medicine has changed color or looks cloudy, do not use it.

  • Gently close your eyes. Place your index finger over the inner corner of your eye for 1 minute.

What to do if you miss a dose of Theratears

  • If you miss a dose or forget to use your medicine, use it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to use the medicine and skip the missed dose.

  • Do not use extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

  • Keep all medicine away from children and never share your medicine with anyone.

Theratears contraindications

  • You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to carboxymethylcellulose.

Theratears warnings

  • Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

  • If your symptoms do not get better within 3 days or if they get worse, call your doctor.

  • If you hurt your eye, develop an eye infection, or need to have eye surgery, talk with your doctor right away. You may need to change your medicine or stop using it.

  • You may have blurred vision for a short time after using a dose of Celluvisc®. This is normal. Avoid driving, using machines, or doing anything else that could be dangerous if you cannot see well.

Theratears interactions

  • Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

  • If your symptoms do not get better within 3 days or if they get worse, call your doctor.

  • You may have blurred vision for a short time after using a dose of Celluvisc®. This is normal. Avoid driving, using machines, or doing anything else that could be dangerous if you cannot see well.

  • If you hurt your eye, develop an eye infection, or need to have eye surgery, talk with your doctor right away. You may need to change your medicine or stop using it.

Theratears side effects

Serious Side Effects

  • Pain in your eye

  • Changes in your vision

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