Skip to main content

Mineral Oil and Petrolatum Ophthalmic Ointment Shortage

Last Updated: November 5, 2021
Status: Current

Products Affected - Description
    • Refresh Lacri-Lube PM, Allergan, 42.5%/56.8%, 7 g NDC 00023-0312-07 - discontinued
Reason for the Shortage
    • Allergan has Refresh PM and Lacri-Lube SOP available. The Lacri-Lube SOP 7 gram tubes have been discontinued.
    • Bausch Health has Soothe Night Time ointment available.
    • Major has Lubrifresh PM ointment available.
    • Alcon states the shortage was due to manufacturing issues and increased demand.
Available Products
    • Genteal Tears Severe Nighttime Ointment, Alcon Labs, 3%/94%, 3.5 g Product 00065-0518-01
    • Lubrifresh PM, Major, 15%/83%, 3.5 g NDC 00904-6488-38
    • Refresh Lacri-Lube, Allergan, 42.5%/56.8%, 3.5 g NDC 00023-0312-04
    • Refresh PM, Allergan, 42.5%/57.3%, 3.5 g NDC 00023-0240-04
    • Soothe Night Time, Bausch Health, 20%/80%, 3.5 g NDC 10119-0223-99
    • Systane Nighttime Ointment, Alcon Labs, 3%/94%, 3.5 g Product 00065-0509-35

Updated

Updated November 5, 2021 by Leslie Jensen, PharmD, Drug Information Specialist. Created June 6, 2018 by Anthony Trovato, PharmD, BCPS. © 2021, Drug Information Service, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT.

Further information

Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.

Medical Disclaimer