Table 3 Surface tension at the surface-to-air interface for ophthalmic OTC formulations
From: Surface tension examination of various liquid oral, nasal, and ophthalmic dosage forms
Solution | Indication | Surface tension (dynes/cm) |
|---|---|---|
TheraTears® Lubricant Eye Drops | Used to moisten dry eyes and also to relieve burning sensation, irritation and discomfort caused by dry eyes | 70.9 ± 0.2 |
Refresh® Liquigel Lubricant Eye Gel | Used for moderate to severe dry eye symptoms | 66.4 ± 0.2 |
Refresh® Optive Lubricant Eye Drops | Used to relieve dry, irritated eyes. Decreases symptoms such as irritation, burning | 65.6 ± 0.2 |
Systane® Ultra High Performance | Used to relieve dry, irritated eyes. Decreases symptoms such as irritation, burning | 61.0 ± 0.3 |
Systane® Gel Drops Anytime Protection | Used to relieve dry, irritated eyes. Decreases symptoms such as irritation, burning | 54.3 ± 0.6 |
Clear Eyes® Contact Lens Multi-Action Relief | Relieves dry eyes, rewets lenses, soothes and moisturizes, removes particles from lenses | 54.1 ± 0.2 |
Systane® Balance Restorative Formula | For the temporary relief of burning and irritation due to dryness of the eye | 46.5 ± 0.4 |
Tears | ~44 | |
Visine-A® Multi-Action Allergy Relief | Temporarily relieves itchy, red eyes due to: pollen, ragweed, grass, animal hair and dander | 39.5 ± 0.2 |
Clear Eyes® Redness Relief | Relieves redness of the eye due to minor eye irritations | 37.1 ± 0.2 |
CareOne™ Sterile Eye Drops | Relief of redness and irritation of the eye | 34.3 ± 0.2 |