out of form Altalube Generic Name: Artificial Tears Eye Ointment (ar ti FISH il tears) Brand Name: Akwa Tears, Altalube, GenTeal PM, HypoTears, LubriFresh PM, ...show all 15 brand names. Puralube, Refresh Lacri-Lube, Refresh PM, Retaine PM, Soothe Night Time, Sterilube, Systane Nighttime, Tears Again, Tears Naturale PM, Ultra Fresh PM Overview Side Effects Reviews Q & A More Uses of Altalube: It is used to treat dry eyes. It is used to treat eye irritation. Slideshow Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS): Evolving Science For a Fatal Disease What do I need to tell my doctor BEFORE I take Altalube? If you have an allergy to Altalube (artificial tears eye ointment) or any part of this medicine. If you are allergic to any drugs like this one, any other drugs, foods, or other substances. Tell your doctor about the allergy and what signs you had, like rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other signs. This medicine may interact with other drugs or health problems. Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all of your drugs (prescription or OTC, natural products, vitamins) and health problems. You must check to make sure that it is safe for you to take Altalube with all of your drugs and health problems. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any drug without checking with your doctor. What are some things I need to know or do while I take Altalube? Tell all of your health care providers that you take this medicine. This includes your doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and dentists. Do not take Altalube by mouth. If this medicine is put in the mouth or swallowed, call a doctor or poison control center right away. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan on getting pregnant. You will need to talk about the benefits and risks of using Altalube while you are pregnant. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding. You will need to talk about any risks to your baby. How is this medicine (Altalube) best taken? Use this medicine as ordered by your doctor. Read all information given to you. Follow all instructions closely. For the eye only. Some of these products are not for use if you are wearing contact lenses. Be sure you know if you need to avoid wearing contact lenses while using this product. Do not touch the container tip to the eye, lid, or other skin. Put the cap back on after you are done using your dose. Wash your hands before and after use. Place drug inside the lower lid. Close the eye for 1 to 2 minutes. Roll eyeball around. What do I do if I miss a dose? If you use Altalube on a regular basis, use a missed dose as soon as you think about it. If it is close to the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your normal time. Do not use 2 doses or extra doses. Many times this medicine is used on an as needed basis. Do not use more often than told by the doctor. What are some side effects that I need to call my doctor about right away? WARNING/CAUTION: Even though it may be rare, some people may have very bad and sometimes deadly side effects when taking a drug. Tell your doctor or get medical help right away if you have any of the following signs or symptoms that may be related to a very bad side effect: Signs of an allergic reaction, like rash; hives; itching; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin with or without fever; wheezing; tightness in the chest or throat; trouble breathing or talking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat. Change in eyesight, eye pain, or very bad eye irritation. What are some other side effects of Altalube? All drugs may cause side effects. However, many people have no side effects or only have minor side effects. Call your doctor or get medical help if you have any side effects that bother you or do not go away. These are not all of the side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, call your doctor. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. You may also report side effects at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch. Side Effects (complete list) If OVERDOSE is suspected: If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened. How do I store and/or throw out Altalube? Store at room temperature. Be sure you know how long you can store Altalube before you need to throw it away. Keep all drugs in a safe place. Keep all drugs out of the reach of children and pets. Check with your pharmacist about how to throw out unused drugs. Consumer Information Use and Disclaimer If your symptoms or health problems do not get better or if they become worse, call your doctor. Do not share your drugs with others and do not take anyone else's drugs. Keep a list of all your drugs (prescription, natural products, vitamins, OTC) with you. Give this list to your doctor. Talk with the doctor before starting any new drug, including prescription or OTC, natural products, or vitamins. Some drugs may have another patient information leaflet. Check with your pharmacist. If you have any questions about this medicine, please talk with your doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or other health care provider. If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened. This information should not be used to decide whether or not to take Altalube or any other medicine. Only the healthcare provider has the knowledge and training to decide which medicines are right for a specific patient. This information does not endorse any medicine as safe, effective, or approved for treating any patient or health condition. This is only a brief summary of general information about this medicine. It does NOT include all information about the possible uses, directions, warnings, precautions, interactions, adverse effects, or risks that may apply to Altalube (artificial tears eye ointment). This information is not specific medical advice and does not replace information you receive from the healthcare provider. You must talk with the healthcare provider for complete information about the risks and benefits of using this medicine. Review Date: November 1, 2017 Next Side Effects Print this page Add to My Med List More about Altalube (ocular lubricant ophthalmic) Side Effects Support Group 0 Reviews Add your own review/rating Drug class: ophthalmic lubricants and irrigations Consumer resources Other brands: Systane , Artificial Tears , Systane Ultra , GenTeal , ... +44 more Professional resources Related treatment guides Dry Eye Disease Drug Status Rx OTC Availability Rx and/or OTC N Pregnancy Category Not classified N/A CSA Schedule Not a controlled drug Altalube Rating No Reviews - Be the first! No Reviews - Be the first! Not Rated - Be the first! 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