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Suggest An Effective Alternative To Cornigel Eye Ointment
Hi, My son is 8 years old and he is suffering from corneal erosions(dry eye). he is at present using systane ultra eye drops during day and cornigel eye ointment. My question is- can you please suggest any substitute for cornigel as it is not available in market nowadays. Composition of cornigel( White soft paraffin - 57.3% w/w, White mineral oil - 42.5% w/w, Lanolin alcohols - 0.2% w/w thanks inder
Fri, 8 Jun 2018
Hello and Welcome to 'Ask A Doctor" service. I have received your query and here is my advice.
Lacri-lube eye ointment contains white soft paraffin, mineral oil, and lanolin alcohols. These are three same ingredients that are in Cornigel eye ointment.
Lacri-lube is to moisturize and lubricate the surface of the eyeball.
It maybe difficult to find in stores. It is an over-the-counter product. You may be able to find it online.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Arnold Zedd, MD, FAAP
Lacri-lube eye ointment contains white soft paraffin, mineral oil, and lanolin alcohols. These are three same ingredients that are in Cornigel eye ointment.
Lacri-lube is to moisturize and lubricate the surface of the eyeball.
It maybe difficult to find in stores. It is an over-the-counter product. You may be able to find it online.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Arnold Zedd, MD, FAAP
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