Silktears
2 mg/1000mL · Solution/ Drops
- Available without prescription
- Non-Standardized Chemical Allergen
- Active substance
- Glycerin Ophthalmic Solution
- Made by
- SilkTears
- Source
- Official label
Quoted from the official source. Not yet reviewed by Mediclarum — the leaflet in your pack is authoritative.
At a glance
Quoted from the official label · 2025-07-16
Lubricant
- For the temporary relief of burning and irritation due to dryness of the eye.
- Sold without a prescription
- FDA enforcement reports list no ongoing recall, and none from the last two years, for this product code · checked 2026-10-02
Every line above is selected, not written, from the official label. Nothing is reworded. DailyMed
What it is for
- For the temporary relief of burning and irritation due to dryness of the eye.
From the official label · 2025-07-16 · DailyMed
How to take it
These directions are for this exact strength and form. Another one is different.
Instill 1 to 2 drops in the affected eye(s) as needed.
Quoted from the official label, section “Dosage & Administration”.
Other warnings
- For external use only.
- Do not use if solution changes color or becomes cloudy.
- When using this product:
- do not touch tip of container to any surface to
- avoid contamination - do not reuse - once opened, discard
- Stop use and
- ask a doctor
- if you experience:
- eye pain - changes in vision - continued redness or irritation
- Keep out of reach of children.
Quoted from the official label, section “Warnings”.
Keep away from children
If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Keep Out of Reach of Children”.
What kind of medicine it is
Lubricant
Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Purpose”.
Other ingredients
Relevant if you react to a dye, a preservative, lactose or gluten.
dextrose, magnesium chloride, purified water, Silk-Derived Protein-4 (SDP-4), sodium acetate. May also contain hydrochloric acid and/or sodium hydroxide to adjust PH
Quoted from the official label, section “Inactive Ingredients”.
Ingredients people check for
Lactose, gluten, dyes, sugars and other ingredients that matter with an allergy, intolerance or diet — as this product’s FDA label lists them.
- Sugars
dextrose
Relevant to diabetes and dental health.
Quoted from the FDA label. A label that does not name an ingredient is not a guarantee that the product is free of it, and formulations change. With an allergy, check the pack and ask a pharmacist.
Details
| Made by | SilkTears |
|---|---|
| Active substance | Glycerin Ophthalmic Solution |
| Used in | Breathing, airways, allergies and cough |
| Strength | 2 mg/1000mL |
| Form | Solution/ Drops |
| Route | Ophthalmic |
| Packs | 30 VIAL, SINGLE-USE in 1 BOX / .4 mL in 1 VIAL, SINGLE-USE |
| NDC | 85837-0001 |
Source: NDC Directory · 2026-09-13 · not reviewed by a clinician
Source: US Food and Drug Administration, NDC Directory. Reuse terms: US government work (FDA).
Same active substance
These contain the same substance. That does not mean one can replace another — ask a pharmacist.