Quick answers
- What is Polyethylene glycol 400 and tetrahydrozoline used for?
- The Drug Facts label of Value Health by Prodose Eye Drops (Prodose, Inc.) lists these uses: for the relief of redness of the eye due to minor eye irritations for the temporary relief of burning, irritation, and discomfort due to dryness of the eye or exposure to wind or sun for use as a protectant against further irritation or to relieve dryness of the eye.
- Do I need a prescription for Polyethylene glycol 400 and tetrahydrozoline?
- 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 ingredients, 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 Polyethylene glycol 400 and tetrahydrozoline been recalled?
- FDA enforcement reports list 3 recalls of products on this page; the newest started September 11, 2026. A recall usually concerns specific products or lots, not every brand.
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.
Value Health by Prodose Eye Drops · Prodose, Inc.
Polyethylene glycol 400 10 mg/mL · Tetrahydrozoline hydrochloride 0.5 mg/mL, solution/ drops (ophthalmic)
Active ingredient
Purpose Polyethylene glycol 400 1% Lubricant Tetrahydrozoline HCl 0.05% Redness reliever
Purpose
Active ingredients Purpose Polyethylene glycol 400 1% Lubricant Tetrahydrozoline HCl 0.05% Redness reliever
Uses
for the relief of redness of the eye due to minor eye irritations for the temporary relief of burning, irritation, and discomfort due to dryness of the eye or exposure to wind or sun for use as a protectant against further irritation or to relieve dryness of the eye
Warnings
For external use only
Ask a doctor before use if
you have narrow angle glaucoma.
When using this product
pupils may become enlarged temporarily overuse may cause more eye redness remove contact lenses before using do not use if this solution changes color or becomes cloudy do not touch tip of container to any surface to avoid contamination replace cap after each use
Stop use and ask a doctor if
you feel eye pain changes in vision occur redness or irritation of the eye lasts condition worsens or lasts more than 72 hours
If pregnant or breast-feeding
ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children
If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
adults and children 6 years of age and over: put 1 or 2 drops in the affected eye(s) up to 4 times a day children under 6 years of age: consult a doctor children under 2 years of age: do not use
Inactive ingredients
ascorbic acid, boric acid, dextrose, glycerin, glycine, hypromellose, magnesium chloride, polyquaternium-42, potassium chloride, purified water, sodium citrate, sodium lactate, sodium phosphate dibasic
— FDA label of Value Health by Prodose Eye Drops, Prodose, Inc., effective December 31, 2025. See the official label on DailyMed →
Code Red Eye Drops Redness Relief · 4 Trees, LLC
Polyethylene glycol 400 1% · Tetrahydrozoline hydrochloride 0.05%, solution/ drops (ophthalmic)
Active ingredient
Polyethylene glycol 400 1% Tetrahydrozoline HCl 0.05%
Purpose
Lubricant Redness reliever
Uses
relieves redness of the eye due to minor eye irritations as a lubricant to prevent further irritation or to relieve dryness of the eye
Warnings
For external use only
Ask a doctor before use if
you have narrow angle glaucoma
When using this product
pupils may become enlarged temporarily to avoid contamination, do not touch tip of container to any surface. Replace cap after using. if solution changes color or becomes cloudy, do not use overuse may produce increased redness of the eye remove contact lenses before using
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
If pregnant or breast-feeding
ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children
If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.
Directions
instill 1 to 2 drops in the affected eye(s) up to 4 times daily
Other information
store at 15°-30°C (59°-86°F)
Inactive ingredients
benzalkonium chloride, boric acid, dextran, edetate disodium, povidone, purified water, sodium borate, sodium chloride
Questions?
Call 1-800-729-5397
— FDA label of Code Red Eye Drops Redness Relief, 4 Trees, LLC, effective February 7, 2025. See the official label on DailyMed →
VitaPhyte Redness Reliever Lubricant Eye Drops · Guangzhou Liyan Cosmetics Technology Co., Ltd.
Polyethylene glycol 400 1% · Tetrahydrozoline 5 mg/100 g, solution (ophthalmic)
Purpose
Polyethylene Glycol 400 1% → Lubricant Tetrahydrozoline HCl 0.05% → Redness reliever
Uses
- relieves redness caused by minor eye irritation
- provides soothing moisture for dry, tired, or irritated eyes
- helps protect eyes from dryness caused by screen time, wind, dust, or sunlight
- temporarily relieves burning and discomfort associated with dry eyes
- lubricates and refreshes eyes for long-lasting comfort
Warnings
For external use only.
Ask a doctor before use if
you have
- glaucoma or other serious eye conditions
- persistent eye redness or pain
When using this product
- do not touch the tip of the container to any surface
- remove contact lenses before application
- temporary blurred vision or mild stinging may occur
- overuse may increase eye redness
- discontinue use if solution changes color or becomes cloudy
- replace cap tightly after each use
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- eye pain or irritation worsens
- redness persists for more than 72 hours
- vision changes occur
- symptoms do not improve
Keep out of reach of children
If swallowed, seek medical assistance or contact a Poison Control Center immediately.
If pregnant or breast-feeding
consult a healthcare professional before use.
Directions
- adults and children 6 years of age and over: instill 1 to 2 drops in the affected eye(s) as needed, up to 4 times daily
- for severe dryness or irritation: may be used throughout the day as directed by a doctor
- remove contact lenses before use and wait at least 10 minutes before reinserting
- children under 6 years of age: consult a doctor before use
- children under 2 years of age: do not use
Inactive ingredients
Purified Water Glycerin Sodium Hyaluronate Honey Extract(Jimerito Bee Honey) Boric Acid Sodium Borate Potassium Chloride Magnesium Chloride Sodium Chloride Glycine Hydrochloric Acid and/or Sodium Hydroxide may be used to adjust pH.
— FDA label of VitaPhyte Redness Reliever Lubricant Eye Drops, Guangzhou Liyan Cosmetics Technology Co., Ltd., effective June 4, 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 ingredients, 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.
Polyethylene glycol 400 10 mg/mL · Tetrahydrozoline hydrochloride 0.5 mg/mL · solution/ drops (ophthalmic) · 7 products
Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Value Health by Prodose Eye Drops | Prodose, Inc. | DailyMed |
| Visine Red Eye Hydrating Comfort | Select Consumer Group | — |
| Visine Red Eye Hydrating Comfort Eye Drops | Kenvue Brands LLC | DailyMed |
| Visine Red Eye Hydrating Comfort Eye Drops | Morning Star OTC | DailyMed |
| Visine Red Eye Hydrating Comfort Eye Drops | Navajo Manufacturing Company Inc. | DailyMed |
| Visine Red Eye Hydrating Comfort Eye Drops | Savings Distributors LLC | DailyMed |
| Visine Red Eye Hydrating Comfort, CVP | Lil' Drug Store Products, Inc. | DailyMed |
Polyethylene glycol 400 1% · Tetrahydrozoline hydrochloride 0.05% · solution/ drops (ophthalmic) · 4 products
Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Code Red Eye Drops Redness Relief | 4 Trees, LLC | DailyMed |
| Family Wellness Advanced Redness Relief Eye Drops | Family Dollar Services, Inc. | DailyMed |
| Foster and Thrive Advanced Relief Eye Drops | Strategic Sourcing Services LLC | DailyMed |
| Glitch Advanced Relief Eye Drops | Misemer Pharmaceutical, Inc | DailyMed |
Polyethylene glycol 400 1% · Tetrahydrozoline 5 mg/100 g · solution (ophthalmic) · 1 product
Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| VitaPhyte Redness Reliever Lubricant Eye Drops | Guangzhou Liyan Cosmetics Technology Co., Ltd. | 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.
- Navajo Manufacturing Company Inc.1 product
- Family Dollar Services, Inc.1 product
- 4 Trees, LLC1 product
- Select Consumer Group1 product
- Morning Star OTC1 product
- Lil' Drug Store Products, Inc.1 product
- Savings Distributors LLC1 product
- Misemer Pharmaceutical, Inc1 product
- Strategic Sourcing Services LLC1 product
- Prodose, Inc.1 product
- Kenvue Brands LLC1 product
- Guangzhou Liyan Cosmetics Technology Co., Ltd.1 product
Recalls
From FDA enforcement reports, matched by the product’s NDC code or label. A recall usually covers specific products or lots: check the name and lot number on your package.
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September 11, 2026 · Class II · Ongoing · D-0004-2027
Lack of Assurance of Sterility
Sterile EYE DROPS Advanced Relief, (dextran 70, 0.1%, polyethylene glycol 400 1% and tetrahydrozoline HCl 0.05%), 0.5 FL OZ (15 mL) bottles, Sterile; a) LEADER, DISTRIBUTED BY CARDINAL HEALTH, DUBLIN, OHIO 43017, www.myl — K.C. Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
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March 3, 2026 · Class II · Ongoing · D-0410-2026
Lack of Assurance of Sterility
EYE DROPS Advanced Relief, (dextran 70 0.1%, polyethylene glycol 400 1% and tetrahydrozoline HCl 0.05%), 0.5 FL OZ (15 mL) bottles, Sterile; a) Walgreens, DISTRIBUTED BY: WALGREEN CO., DEERFIELD, IL 60015; UPC 3 11917 20 — K.C. Pharmaceuticals, Inc
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March 3, 2026 · Class II · Ongoing · D-0411-2026
Lack of Assurance of Sterility
Dry Eye Relief Eye Drops, (glycerin 0.2%, hypromellose 0.2% and polyethylene glycol 400 1%) 0.5 FL OZ (15 mL) bottles; a) GERI CARE, Distributed by: Gericare Pharmaceuticals Corp., Lakewood, NJ 08701, NDC 57896-181-05; b — K.C. Pharmaceuticals, Inc
Next steps
- Find a pharmacy near youA pharmacist can answer questions about this label
- Visine Dry EyeBrand page: products, maker and price
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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.