LiquiTears is a lubricant used to moisturize the eyes. It prevents irritation and relieves dry eyes that occur due to decreased tear production or increased tear evaporation.
For: Dogs, Cats, and Horses
Benefits:
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Relieves burning, irritation, and discomfort
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Specially formulated to moisturize the eyes
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Relieves red eyes
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No reported side effects
How it works: The active ingredient polyvinyl alcohol is an ocular lubricant used when natural tear formation is reduced.
Cautions: If redness or irritation of the eye continues or gets worse after 72 hours, discontinue use and consult a veterinarian. Do not use LiquiTears if the solution changes color or becomes cloudy. To avoid contamination of the product do not touch the tip of the dropper bottle to any surface.
More Information:
Brand Name LiquiTears (Major)
Active Ingredient(s): Polyvinyl alcohol 1.4%
What is this product used for: LiquiTears is used as a lubricant to prevent further irritation or to relieve dryness of the eye.
Availability: LiquiTears is a non-prescription (OTC) product available in a sterile, tamper proof dropper bottle.
How this product should be used: Place 1-2 drops in the affected eye(s) as needed.
What are the side effects: There are no reported side effects.
What special precautions are there: If continued redness or irritation of the eye is evident or if the condition worsens or persists for 72 hours, discontinue use and consult a veterinarian. Do not use this product if the solution changes color or becomes cloudy. To avoid contamination of the product do not touch the tip of the dropper bottle to any surface.
In the event of overdose: Contact your veterinarian or veterinary emergency room. In case of accidental ingestion contact a physician or poison control center immediately.
How should I store this product: Store this product at room temperature. Keep the container tightly closed. Keep this product out of the reach of children and pets.
Directions:
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LiquiTears is a lubricant used to relieve dryness of the eye or to prevent further eye irritation.
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LiquiTears is for use in the eyes only.
Tip: Wash your hands before use. LiquiTears is a sterile solution. Do not touch the tip of the dropper bottle to the pet’s eye. Avoid touching the tip of the dropper with your fingers to prevent contamination of the product.
Dosage:
Pet
Weight
Dosage
Dogs/Cats/ Horses:
All weights
Place 1 or 2 drops in the affected eye(s) as often as needed for dryness and irritation
Storage: Store at room temperature.
LiquiTears:
Active Ingredient
Amount
Polyvinyl Alcohol
1.4%
Other Ingredients: Dibasic sodium phosphate, edetate disodium, monobasic sodium phosphate, sodium chloride, purified water. Phosphoric acid and/or sodium hydroxide may have been added to adjust pH. PRESERVATIVE ADDED: benzalkonium chloride 0.01%.
LiquiTears
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Doesn't work well for my Lhasa
My Lhasa Apso has chronic dry eyes & I was looking for some cheaper alternatives to the expensive drops from the vet. The Liquid Tears seemed to make his eyes even more dry. After the first dose, you could see his eye looking dry. I couldn't use them after the second dose because his eyes looked so horribly dry. It looked like he had not had any eye drops in weeks. I would not use them again for my Lhasa.
05/11/2012
A Wonderful Product
I have a Westie who was diagnosed with decreased tear production or dry eye. The diagnosis was accompanied with a very expensive medication for daily use. I queried 1-800-PetMeds for a possible alternative. I have been using LiquiTears for almost a week now and what a difference!!! My Westie's eyes are clearer and the thick build-up from dryness has all but disappeared. Thank you for recommending this product. It works and for a fraction of the cost..
03/22/2012
Works Great!
Wow!! My vet gave me cyclosporine for my dachshund's dry eye and he hated the drops! I used it for about a month and his eye was getting no better. I decided to use these drops and within a week his eye is already starting to look great!! I hope it continues to look better as I continue to use these drops. They don't seem to irritate him as much either. I give 1-2 drops 3 times a day.
03/14/2012
LiquiTears for Dry Eye
Our 11 year old shih tzu/lhasa was diagnosed with Keratoconjunctivitis (KCS)--the yucky goop in her eye and the Schirmer tear test confirmed the diagnosis (see below for more about that). The vet prescribed cyclosporine ointment. As the ointment can takes weeks before results are noticed and as it seemed the goop wasn't getting any better, I sought additional support for Freckles. LiquiTears is an awesome, affordable solution! It made an amazing difference in her progress. I use a drop upon waking, one mid day and one in the evening. It's really easy to administer the drops--Freckles couldn't care less about having the drops put in. My hope is that she will eventually only need drops once or twice per day as she continues with her cyclosporine treatment, but since it's so easy and affordable, I'm all good with however many times a day she needs the drops. At this point, I can tell when I've missed giving her a dose or two, as her eye starts to goober up quickly....so no changes to our daily ritual yet! (Please note: these drops are not a cure! Neither is the ointment. This will be a life-long issue.)
If you are wondering how we figured out Freckles might have KCS, it was pretty tough to miss: all that goopy, yucky, disgusting, discolored mucus building up daily in her eye suggested something was mighty wrong. The vet did a Schirmer tear test--which is not painful at all for the dog, isn't expensive (well, relatively speaking--everything at the vet understandably costs money!) and takes about a minute to complete--to make sure that's what we were dealing with.
12/04/2011
Outstanding Product!!!
I have a small 12 year old Maltese who with other medical conditions has very dry eye condition, especially when she awakes in the mornings... I've found LiquiTears the very best of any medication I've tried for this condition.... I put a drop or two in each eye, which she doesn't appear to mind at all & actually think she looks forward to it knowing the results... It elimanates the dryness, her eyes become moist within a short time & I can clean the matter from them & she's once again comfortable.... The majority of the time I only have to do it once a day, however, there are times that it is morning and evening & again, she doesn't mind..
She loves this product & the results, therefore, her Mommy is a happy camper as well.....:) IMO, 1800PetMeds is a great company & order all of my little ones' meds & oftentimes prescriptions as well from them.... Highly recommend the company as a whole for your 'four legged loved one'... The LiquiTears, shoud he or she have the uncomfortable dry eyes is an outstanding product solution & solves the issue.......I've been using it for a long time now, it truly works & highly recommend it for once used, she once again is comfortable without discomfort in seconds......
11/27/2011
I-Drop Vet Plus is not the same as LiquiTears. While both products are used to lubricate the eye, the ingredients of the 2 products are very different.
LiquiTears is not the same thing as tacrolimus. That being said, LiquiTears is used for dry eyes. Tacrolimus stimulates tear production whereas LiquiTears is an artificial tear dropped into the eye.
This information sheet is for educational purposes only and is intended to be a supplement to, and not a substitute for, the expertise and professional judgment of your veterinarian. The information is NOT to be used for diagnosis or treatment of your pet. You should always consult your own veterinarian for specific advice concerning the treatment of your pet. The information is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, warnings, allergic reactions, drug interactions or adverse effects, nor should it be construed to indicate that use of a particular drug is safe, appropriate or effective for your pet. It is not a substitute for a veterinary exam, and it does not replace the need for services provided by your veterinarian. Note: Any trademarks are the property of their respective companies.
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