Description:

Refresh Tears are over-the-counter artificial tear drops, designed to mimic natural tears and provide temporary relief from mild to moderate dry, irritated, or burning eyes..

Prescription:

Over-the-counter (OTC) — no prescription required .

Dosage:

Typically apply 1–2 drops in each affected eye as needed, generally up to four times daily or more for symptom relief 

Therapeutic Category:

Lubricant / artificial tear; ophthalmic eye drop for dry eye (keratoconjunctivitis sicca).

Active Ingredients / Composition:

• Active: Carboxymethylcellulose sodium 0.5% (also known as carmellose sodium) .
• Inactive: Boric acid, calcium chloride, magnesium chloride, potassium chloride, sodium borate, sodium chloride, water, and PURITE® (stabilized oxychloro complex) as preservative.

Variant:

Mainly available in original strength (0.5%) multi-dose bottles. Additional variants (e.g., preservative-free vials, gel, or other Refresh formulations) exist but are outside this product’s scope.

Consume Type:

Topical ophthalmic solution—instilled directly into the eyes as drops.

Directions / Usage:

1. Wash hands before use.

2. Tilt head back, pull down the lower eyelid to form a pocket.

3. Instill 1–2 drops into the affected eye(s).

4. Blink to spread the solution. If using additional eye medications, wait 5–10 minutes between applications.

Common Side Effects:

• Temporary blurred vision immediately after use .
• Mild stinging, burning, discomfort, eye redness, itching, or sensitivities to light may occur.

Package Type:

Usually packaged in multi-dose plastic dropper bottles, sizes like 15 mL are common. Preservative-free single-unit vials are also available under separate variants.

Storage Advice:

• Store at room temperature, ideally between 15–30 °C (59–86 °F).
• Keep bottle sealed until first use, replace the cap after each use, and store away from children.

Safety Advice:

• For external use only. Avoid touching the dropper tip to your eye or any surface to prevent contamination.
• Discontinue use and consult a doctor if symptoms worsen, persist beyond 72 hours, or if you experience eye pain, changes in vision, or discharge .
  Blurred vision post-application may affect driving or operating machinery until vision clears .
• Use preservative-containing drops with caution if used more than 4–6 times daily; consider switching to preservative-free formulations to avoid irritation.

Product Substitutes:

Similar artificial tears include products like Refresh® Optive, TheraTears®, Systane®, Hylo®, or others—depending on availability.

Manufacturer / Marketer:

• In India and surrounding regions, marketed by Allergan India Pvt Ltd / Allergan Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
• Globally, Refresh® is an AbbVie brand (formerly under Allergan) .

Country of Origin:

• Manufactured in India for markets such as India and Saudi Arabia.
• Globally, the brand is under AbbVie, and production may occur in multiple locations depending on regional distribution