About Muro 128 Sodium Chloride Hypertonicity Ophthalmic Ointment

• Sodium Chloride 5%
• Also contains: lanolin,  mineral oil, purified water, white petrolatum
• Indicated for corneal edema
• 3.5g (1/8oz) tube

Description (Rebecca's)

Added December 2024

Muro 128 Ointment is NOT equivalent to the lubricating ointments sold here (e.g. Refresh PM, Systane PM, Soothe PM, Optase Hylo Night). 

Muro 128 is a hypertonic ointment, and while it's sold over-the-counter, it's intended for use only when advised by an eye doctor. It is indicated for corneal edema. In our little corner of the world, it's often used by people suffering from recurrent corneal erosions (RCE), which is why we're stocking it here.

Muro 128 is sold in two forms - drops, or ointment. We only stock the ointment here as we don't think there is much demand for the drop among our customer base, but do let us know if you feel we should stock them.

Description (Manufacturer's)

Drug Facts

Active ingredients

Sodium Chloride 5% (hypertonicity agent)

Uses

• Temporary relief of corneal edema

Warnings

For external use only

Do not use

• except under the advice and supervision of a doctor
  

When using this product

• it may cause temporary burning and irritation
• replace cap after use
• to avoid contamination, do not touch tip of container to any surface
  

Stop use and ask a doctor if you experience any of the following:

• condition worsens or persists for more than 72 hours
• you experience eye pain, changes in vision, continued redness or irritation of the eye

Keep out of reach of children.

If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Directions

• pull down the lower lid of the affected eye
• apply a small amount (1/4 inch) of ointment to the inside of eyelid
• apply every 3 or 4 hours or as directed by a doctor

Other Information:

• store upright at 15-25 degrees Celsius or 59-77 degrees Fahrenheit
• keep tightly closed
• DO NOT FREEZE
• see crimp of tube or carton for Lot Number and Expiration Date
• do not use if difficult to dispense or visible particles are seen in the product
• serious side effects associated with use of the product may be reported to the number provided below

Inactive ingredients

lanolin, mineral oil, purified water, white petrolatum

Questions or comments?

Call 1-800-553-5340 (Bausch & Lomb).