Eyestream eyewash (Calcium chloride/Magnesium Chloride/Potassium Chloride/Sodium Chloride) is an over-the-counter medication used to flush foreign particles from the eyes to reduce irritation. Foreign particles may include pollen, dust, smoke, and sawdust. The medication also treats chemical burns from acidic and alkaline solutions. Eyestream eyewash is also used to irrigate the eye after undergoing minor surgery or a diagnostic procedure. The active ingredients in Eyestream eyewash are Calcium chloride, Magnesium Chloride, Potassium Chloride, and Sodium Chloride. Calcium chloride, Magnesium Chloride, Potassium Chloride, and Sodium Chloride belong to a class of drugs called inorganic compounds. They work together to treat eye problems, improve eyesight, and prevent eye diseases.
Manufacturer Information
We currently offer the brand Eyestream Eye Wash from Canada manufactured by Alcon in the strength of 188 ml eye wash. The generic version is unavailable.
Get medical help immediately if you have any of these signs or an allergic reaction while using Eyestream eye wash. The most common side effects of Eyestream eyewash may include the following:
• Mild eye irritation;
• Vision changes
Contact your doctor right away if you have any of the severe side effects, including:
• Persistent redness;
• Severe eye pain;
• Signs of an allergic reaction, such as trouble breathing, hives, swelling of the face, lips, or throat
These are not all of the side effects of Eyestream eye wash. Always contact your doctor if you notice any unusual symptoms.
You should not use Eyestream eyewash if you are allergic to Calcium chloride, Magnesium Chloride, Potassium Chloride, Sodium Chloride, or any ingredient in Eyestream eyewash. Before you start using this medication, tell your doctor about your medical history, especially if you:
• Are breastfeeding or planning to breastfeed;
• Are pregnant or planning to become pregnant;
• Are using contact lenses
Tell your doctor about all your medications, including prescription, OTC, herbal supplements, and vitamins. There may be drug interactions between Eyestream eyewash and other medicines. It is unknown if Eyestream eyewash will harm an unborn baby. Inform your doctor if you are breastfeeding or planning to breastfeed. Calcium chloride, Magnesium Chloride, Potassium Chloride, and Sodium Chloride may pass into breast milk but are not expected to harm your nursing infant. Use this medicine exactly as your doctor prescribes. Eyestream eyewash is a liquid. Please do not take it by mouth. Wash your hands with soap and water before using this medicine. Shake the bottle well before each use. Squeeze the bottle directly into your eye to direct a steady liquid stream. Do not rinse or wipe the bottle tip after use. Replace the cap after using it. Avoid touching the tip of the bottle with your eye or fingers to prevent contamination. Do not use this medicine on an open wound. Inform your doctor if you have an open wound in or near your eye or if your eye was burned with a chemical. Do not use this medication as a saline solution for rinsing and soaking soft contact lenses. Store at 80 – 270C (460 – 800F).