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tyloxapol (Enuclene)
Tradename: Enuclene.
Indications: lubrication, cleaning & wetting of artificial eyes
Dosage:
1) to clean eye in situ: 1-2 drops TID-QID
2) to clean out of socket:
a) 2-3 drops to remove oily or mucous material
b) rinse with water prior to re-insertion
Solution: 0.25%. 15 mL.
Mechanism of action:
1) detergent
2) liquifies solid matter
3) contains antibacterial agent (benzalkonium)
General
antibacterial agent
lubricant
Database Correlations
PUBCHEM cid=71388
References
Drug Information & Medication Formulary, Veterans Affairs,
Central California Health Care System, 1st ed., Ravnan et al
eds, 1998 - not on National VA formulary
Components
benzalkonium (Zephiran, Sterinol)