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Eye drops sold at Walmart, Target, CVS and Rite Aid recalled

By Michael Reiner Nov 16, 2023 | 8:43 AM

(WKBN) – Eye drops sold at national retailers including Walmart, Target, CVS and Rite Aid are being recalled after federal investigators found “insanitary conditions,” the U.S. Food & Drug Administration announced.

The FDA said using the affected eye drops, which were intended to be sterile, can possibly lead to eye infections or “related harm.”

“Ophthalmic drug products pose a potential heightened risk of harm to users because drugs applied to the eyes bypass some of the body’s natural defenses,” the FDA states.

The eye drops, recalled by Kilitch Healthcare India Limited, have expiration dates ranging from November 2023 to September 2025, according to the FDA.

So far, there have been no related incidents of “adverse events” reported to the company.

The following affected products were distributed nationwide under several different labels, according to the FDA.

Product Product Information NDC NO Retailer / Label
LUBRICATING TEARS EYE DROPS 15 ML Dextran 70- 0.1% w/v, Glycerin 0.2% w/v, Hypromellose 0.3% w/v 0536-1282-94 Rugby
Polyvinyl Alcohol 1.4% Lubricating Eye Drops 15 ml Polyvinyl alcohol Eye Drops 1.4% w/v 0536-1325-94 Rugby
High Performance Lubricant Eye Drops 15 ml (Single Pack) Polyethylene glycol 400 0.4%, Propylene glycol 0.3% Eye Drops 11673-522-15 Target
High Performance Lubricant Eye Drops 15 ml (Twin Pack) Polyethylene glycol 400 0.4%, Propylene glycol 0.3% Eye Drops 11673-522-30 Target
MULTI-ACTION RELIEF DROPS 15ML Polyvinyl alcohol 0.5% w/v, Povidone 0.6%w/v, Tetrahydrozoline 0.05% Eye Drops 11822-2254-3 Rite Aid
LUBRICATING GEL DROPS 10ML Polyethylene glycol 400 0.4%, Propylene glycol 0.3% Eye Drops 11822-4540-3 Rite Aid
LUBRICANT EYE DROPS 10ML (TWIN PACK) Propylene glycol Eye Drops 0.6% w/v 11822-4811-3 Rite Aid
LUBRICANT GEL DROPS 15 ML Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium Eye Drops 1.0% W/V 11822-9706-5 Rite Aid
LUBRICANT EYE DROPS 15ML (TWIN PACK) Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium Eye Drops 0.5% W/V 11822-9707-5 Rite Aid
Eye Irritation Relief 15 ml Polyvinyl alcohol 0.5% w/v, Povidone 0.6%w/v, Tetrahydrozoline 0.05% Eye Drops 70000-0087-1 Leader
Dry Eye Relief 10 ml Polyethylene glycol 400 0.4%, Propylene glycol 0.3% Eye Drops 70000-0088-1 Leader
Dry Eye Relief 15 ml Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium Eye Drops 1.0% W/V 70000-0089-1 Leader
Lubricant Eye Drops 15 ML (Single Pack) Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium Eye Drops 0.5% W/V 70000-0090-1 Leader
Lubricant Eye Drops 15 ML (Twin Pack) Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium Eye Drops 0.5% W/V 70000-0090-2 Leader
Lubricant Eye Drops 10 ml Propylene glycol Eye Drops 0.6% w/v 70000-0587-1 Leader
LUBRICANT EYE DROP 10ML (TRIPLE PACK) Propylene glycol Eye Drops 0.6% w/v 76168-502-30 Velocity
Lubricant Eye Drops 15 ML (Single Pack) Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium Eye Drops 0.5% W/V 76168-702-15 CVS
Lubricant Eye Drops 15 ML (Twin Pack) Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium Eye Drops 0.5% W/V 76168-702-30 CVS
Lubricant Gel Drops 15 ml (Single Pack) Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium Eye Drops 1.0% W/V 76168-704-15 CVS
Lubricant Gel Drops 15 ml (Twin Pack) Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium Eye Drops 1.0% W/V 76168-704-30 CVS
Multi Action Relief Drops 15 ml Polyvinyl alcohol 0.5% w/v, Povidone 0.6%w/v, Tetrahydrozoline 0.05% Eye Drops 76168-706-15 CVS
MILD MODERATE LUBRICATING EYE DROPS 15ML Polyethylene glycol 400 0.4% w/v 76168-711-15 CVS
Lubricant Gel Drops 10 ml Polyethylene glycol 400 0.4%, Propylene glycol 0.3% Eye Drops 76168-712-10 CVS
Lubricant Eye Drops 10 ml (Single Pack) Propylene glycol Eye Drops 0.6% w/v 76168-714-10 CVS
Lubricant Eye Drops 10 ml (Twin Pack) Propylene glycol Eye Drops 0.6% w/v 76168-714-20 CVS
DRY EYE RELIEF 15 ML (TWIN PACK) Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium Eye Drops 0.5% W/V 76168-800-30 Target
EQUATE HYDRATION PF LUBRICANT EYE DROPS 10ML Polyethylene glycol 400 0.4%, Propylene glycol 0.3% Eye Drops 79903-168-01 Walmart
(Food & Drug Administration)

The FDA says anyone with the affected eye drops should get rid of the products or return them to the place of purchase. Consumers with questions can contact regulatory@velocitypharma.com or regulatory@kilitchhealthcare.com.

Consumers who experience any possible problems with the recalled eye drops should contact their physician or healthcare provider. They can also report adverse reactions or quality problems related to the drops to the FDA’s MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program online.