Quick answers
- What is Hypromellose 2208 (15000 mpa.s) used for?
- The Drug Facts label of Aurovisc OE (Aurolab) lists these uses: For use as a lubricant to prevent further irritation or to relieve dryness of the eye INDIACATIONS AND USAGE Do not use if package is damaged Discard after a single use Do not freeze Do not resterilize.
- Do I need a prescription for Hypromellose 2208 (15000 mpa.s)?
- No. The products on this page are sold without a prescription (over the counter).
- Is a store brand the same as the name brand?
- Products listed together below have the same active ingredient, in the same amount and the same form, as registered with the FDA. Inactive ingredients (such as colors, flavors and fillers) and package sizes can differ. Compare the “Active ingredient” box on both packages, and ask a pharmacist if you are not sure.
- Has Hypromellose 2208 (15000 mpa.s) been recalled?
- No recall linked to these products appears in the FDA enforcement reports we use.
Drug Facts label
Every over-the-counter medicine must carry a “Drug Facts” box in the same order, set by FDA rules. Below is the label of one product for each common strength and form, quoted word for word. Your own package can differ (for example, children’s products have other directions): always follow the label on your package.
Aurovisc OE · Aurolab
Hypromellose 2208 (15000 mpa.s) 20 mg/mL, solution (ophthalmic)
Active ingredient
Hypromellose USP 2% w/v
Purpose
Lubricant
Uses
For use as a lubricant to prevent further irritation or to relieve dryness of the eye INDIACATIONS AND USAGE Do not use if package is damaged Discard after a single use Do not freeze Do not resterilize
Warnings
For External use only DO NOT USE If the solution becomes dark brown or any floating particles are observed. If you are sensitive to any ingredient in this product STOP USE Transient blurring of vision Ocular discomfort or irritation Matting or Stickness of eyelashes Photophobia Hypersensitivity or edema of the eyelids KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN If swallowed get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
Dose Instill 1 or 2 drops in the affected eyes as needed
Inactive ingredients
Acetic acid 1% Calcium chloride Citric acid 0.1465% Magnesium Chloride Sodium chloride Sodium acetate, Sodium Citrate Potassium chloride Purified water.
Questions?
Call. 1-800-103-7321, E-mail : info@aurolab.com Web : www.aurolab.com
— FDA label of Aurovisc OE, Aurolab, effective January 27, 2026. See the official label on DailyMed →
VISCO SHIELD Lubricant · OASIS Medical, Inc.
Hypromellose 2208 (15000 mpa.s) 17 mg/mL, solution/ drops (ophthalmic)
Active ingredient
Hypromellose (1.7%)
Purpose
Ophthalmic lubricant
Uses
For the temporary relief of burning and irritation due to dryness of the eye For use as a lubricant to prevent further irritation or to relieve dryness of the eye
Warnings
For external use only To avoid contamination do not touch tip of container or applicator to any surface Once opened, discard Do not reuse
Stop use and ask a doctor if
You experience eye pain, changes in vision, continued redness or irritation of the eye, or if the condition worsens or persists for more than 72 hours, discontinue use and consult a doctor If solution changes color or becomes cloudy, do not use
Keep out of reach of children
If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
Remove cap from syringe and screw on applicator tip Instill 1 or 2 drops in the affected eye(s) as needed.
Inactive ingredients
Calcium chloride dihydrate, hydrochloric acid May contain one or more of these ingredients for pH adjustment , magnesium chloride hexahydrate, potassium chloride, purified water, sodium acetate trihydrate, sodium chloride, sodium citrate dihydrate, and sodium hydroxide
Questions?
, or comments (800) 631-7180 or (909) 305-5400 or log onto www.oasistears.com
— FDA label of VISCO SHIELD Lubricant, OASIS Medical, Inc., effective January 22, 2025. See the official label on DailyMed →
Aurovisc Lubricant HYPROMELLOSE 2208 (15000 MPA.S) Gel/Drops · Aurolab
Hypromellose 2208 (15000 mpa.s) 20 mg/mL, solution, gel forming / drops (ophthalmic)
Active ingredient
Hypromellose USP 2% w/v
Purpose
Lubricant
Uses
For use as a lubricant to prevent further irritation or to relieve dryness of the eye INDIACATIONS AND USAGE Do not use if package is damaged Discard after a single use Do not freeze Do not resterilize
Warnings
For External use only DO NOT USE If the solution becomes dark brown or any floating particles are observed. If you are sensitive to any ingredient in this product STOP USE Transient blurring of vision Ocular discomfort or irritation Matting or Stickness of eyelashes Photophobia Hypersensitivity or edema of the eyelids KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN If swallowed get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
Dose Instill 1 or 2 drops in the affected eyes as needed
Inactive ingredients
Acetic acid 1% Calcium chloride Citric acid 0.1465% Magnesium Chloride Sodium chloride Sodium acetate, Sodium Citrate Potassium chloride Purified water.
Questions?
Call. 1-800-103-7321, E-mail : info@aurolab.com Web : www.aurolab.com
— FDA label of Aurovisc Lubricant HYPROMELLOSE 2208 (15000 MPA.S) Gel/Drops, Aurolab, effective January 27, 2026. See the official label on DailyMed →
This page is not medical advice. Read the label on your package, and ask a pharmacist or doctor if you are not sure a medicine is right for you, for your child, or with your other medicines.
Same medicine, other brands
Each group lists the products that have exactly the same active ingredient, in the same amount and form, as registered with the FDA (NDC Directory). A store brand in the same group has the same medicine as the name brand; inactive ingredients, flavors and package sizes can differ. Each product links to its own official label.
Hypromellose 2208 (15000 mpa.s) 20 mg/mL · solution (ophthalmic) · 2 products
Hypromellose 2208 (15000 mpa.s) 17 mg/mL · solution/ drops (ophthalmic) · 2 products
Hypromellose 2208 (15000 mpa.s) 20 mg/mL · solution, gel forming / drops (ophthalmic) · 1 product
Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Aurovisc Lubricant HYPROMELLOSE 2208 (15000 MPA.S) Gel/Drops | Aurolab | DailyMed |
Companies that sell this medicine
The company named on the package (maker or distributor), as listed in the FDA NDC Directory, with its number of over-the-counter products of this medicine.
- Aurolab3 products
- OASIS Medical, Inc.1 product
- Oculus Surgical, Inc.1 product
Recalls
No recall linked to these products (by their NDC code or label) appears in the FDA enforcement reports.
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Sources
- Drug labeling (SPL, openFDA) — U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), FDA data exported October 30, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026
- NDC Directory (openFDA) — U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), FDA data exported October 30, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026
- Drug recall enforcement reports (openFDA) — U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), FDA data exported October 27, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026
- FDA rule for the Drug Facts label (21 CFR 201.66)
Only medicines marketed under FDA rules for nonprescription drugs (an FDA monograph or an FDA approval) are listed. Homeopathic products are not listed: the FDA does not evaluate them for safety or effectiveness.