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|Articles|July 22, 2022
Daily OTC Pearl: Thera Tears
Author(s)Saro Arakelians, PharmD
Thera Tears helps with the symptoms of dry eyes.
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OTC/Lifestyle Pearl of the Day: Thera Tears
Indication: Thera Tears helps with the symptoms of dry eyes.
Insight:
- Ingredient: Sodium carboxymethylcellulose 0.25%.
- Acts as a lubricant to relieve dryness.
- Also helps with temporary burning and irritations of the eyes.
- Use 1 or 2 drops in the affected eyes.
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