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Can I Use Otc Drops For Excessive Tears And Itchy Lids ?

I am 70 yr female, no disorders except high cholesterol -- taking statin . Have been diagnosed with excessive tearing, tear ducts not blocked. Have tearing again and itchy lids. Was prescribed otc drops which cost about 75.00 5 years ago. What is the otc(s) for this condition? No longer live near the eye, ear, nose dr who prescribed OTC
Mon, 16 Jan 2012
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Thanks for the query
OTC means over the counter, which means to say that, that particular drug does not require a prescription and can be bought by lay men. See the label as to what it might contain. May be it's chloramphenicol
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Can I Use Otc Drops For Excessive Tears And Itchy Lids ?

Thanks for the query OTC means over the counter, which means to say that, that particular drug does not require a prescription and can be bought by lay men. See the label as to what it might contain. May be it s chloramphenicol Have a healthy living