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GOODSENSE ARTIFICIAL TEARS POLYVINYL ALCOHOL 5 mg/mL; 6 mg/mL Solution — NDC 63187-0298-15 package photo

GOODSENSE ARTIFICIAL TEARS POLYVINYL ALCOHOL 5 mg/mL; 6 mg/mL Solution

by Proficient Rx LP · 1 BOTTLE in 1 CARTON (63187-298-15) / 15 mL in 1 BOTTLE
NDC 63187-0298-15
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled) 63187-298-15 billing pads the product segment with a zero
OTC On market Non-controlled
🗂️ Data synced Jul 24, 2026 · sources: openFDA · FDA label (DailyMed) · FDA Orange & Purple Book · First Databank · CMS NADAC, ASP, Medicare & Medicaid · RxNorm
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⚠️
Other active recalls for Polyvinyl Alcohol (different manufacturers) — 2 · tap to view
These affect other manufacturers’ products for the same ingredient — not necessarily the exact NDC on this page.
Class II · Apr 23, 2025 — cGMP deviations and lack of assurance of sterility. (BRS Analytical Services, LLC) · FDA recall D-0408-2025
Class III · Dec 18, 2024 — LABELING: LABEL MIX-UP (AvKARE) · FDA recall D-0176-2025
Each entry is an official FDA enforcement report — look up any recall number in the FDA recall database ↗

🆔 Identity & classification

FDA NDC (as labeled) 63187-298-15
Product NDC 63187-298
11-digit billing NDC 63187029815
RxCUI 598050
UNII 532B59J990, FZ989GH94E
UPC 0363187298159
Application # M018
SPL Set ID f29c792c-6cb2-449f-b97d-6304a58dec2a
DEA schedule Non-controlled
Marketing category OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
Marketing status On market
FDA listing status Listed (active directory)
Marketing start 2010-07-22
Route OPHTHALMIC
Dosage form SOLUTION
Substance POLYVINYL ALCOHOL, UNSPECIFIED; POVIDONE, UNSPECIFIED
Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 63187-298-15 — a 5-3-2 layout, and that's what's printed on the package and shown on DailyMed. For insurance claims, every NDC is standardized to a uniform 11-digit 5-4-2 format by adding a zero to the product segment → 63187-0298-15. Same drug, same package — only the format differs.
Where does this data come from?
Identifiers from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Structured Product Labeling; RxCUI from RxNorm (NLM); GPI from Medi-Span; GCN / HIC / AHFS / legend from First Databank.

🏭 Manufacturer & labeler

LabelerProficient Rx LP
FDA applicationM018 (OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG)
Labeler code63187
First marketedJul 2010
Product typeHuman Otc Drug
Portfolio1,723 products on file
The labeler markets the product; the application holder owns the FDA approval. They’re often the same company but can differ (e.g. a repackager or an authorized generic). A mailing address / phone appears here when the manufacturer includes it in the product’s FDA label (not all do).
Where does this data come from?
Labeler, application holder and registered establishment from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Drugs@FDA; address/contact from the product’s FDA label.

🩺 Clinical

🧪 What is this product?

This is an over-the-counter eye drop solution containing polyvinyl alcohol and povidone as active ingredients. Both substances are lubricants commonly used to relieve dryness and irritation of the eye surface. The product is applied directly to the eye and functions as an artificial tears product, helping to coat and moisturize the eye. This is an OTC monograph drug, meaning it is marketed under FDA's established rules for this category of eye lubricants.

Supplement & herbal interactions

🌿 Drug–supplement interaction checker →
Where does this data come from?
Plain-language summary from MedlinePlus (U.S. National Library of Medicine); supplement & herbal interactions and nutrient depletion data from the Natural Medicines database; our full guide is HelloPharmacist editorial content.

🧪 Inactive Ingredients / Excipients

Inactive ingredients, also called excipients, are components of the drug product other than the active ingredient. They may include fillers, dyes, coatings, preservatives, flavors, or other formulation ingredients.

💡 Tap an ingredient (hover on desktop) to see what it is and why it’s used.

  • UNII F5UM2KM3W7
    Benzalkonium chloride is a chemical compound that works as a preservative and antimicrobial agent in medications. It prevents bacterial and fungal growth in liquid formulations to keep the product safe during storage and use.
  • UNII IY9XDZ35W2
    Dextrose is a simple sugar derived from corn or other sources. It serves as a filler and sweetener in medicines to add bulk, improve taste, and help stabilize the medication's form.
  • UNII 7FLD91C86K
    Edetate disodium is a chemical compound that binds and removes certain metal ions. In medicines, it acts as a preservative and stabilizer by preventing metals like calcium from interfering with the product's shelf life and consistency.
  • UNII 660YQ98I10
    Potassium chloride is a mineral salt used in medicines as a buffer and to help maintain the proper pH balance and stability of the formulation during storage and use.
  • UNII 8MDF5V39QO
    A white powder form of baking soda that acts as a buffer and pH regulator in medicines. It helps maintain the right acid-base balance and may aid tablet disintegration.
  • UNII 451W47IQ8X
    Sodium chloride is common table salt. It's used in medicines as a buffer to maintain proper pH, as a filler to add bulk, or to adjust the osmotic balance in liquid formulations.
  • UNII 1Q73Q2JULR
    Sodium citrate is a salt derived from citric acid. It works as a buffer to maintain the medicine's pH level and may also help improve taste or act as a preservative in the formulation.
  • UNII SE337SVY37
    A mineral salt used as a buffer to help maintain the medicine's pH level and prevent breakdown of active ingredients. It also acts as a thickening agent in liquid formulations.
  • UNII 059QF0KO0R
    Water is a liquid solvent that dissolves and mixes ingredients together in liquid medicines, syrups, and injections. It helps distribute the active drug evenly throughout the product.

9 inactive ingredients listed in the exact product block matched to this NDC.

The official label also statesInactive Ingredients: Benzalkonium Chloride, Dextrose, Disodium Edetate, Potassium Chloride, Purified Water, Sodium Bicarbonate, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Phosphate (Mono- and Dibasic)

Label-section wording can be broader than the structured product block and may mention additional formulation ingredients.

Where does this data come from?
Data sourced from official FDA Structured Product Labeling (SPL) via DailyMed — ingredient classCode="IACT" elements from the exact product block matched by this NDC. Label-section narrative from DailyMed / the openFDA label index is shown separately when available.

Inactive ingredient FAQ

Are inactive ingredients the same for every manufacturer?
No. Inactive ingredients can differ by manufacturer, dosage form, strength, and package / product version.
Why might an inactive ingredient be missing?
Some SPLs do not provide a complete structured inactive-ingredient list, and older or unusual labels may only include the information in narrative text.
Can inactive ingredients matter?
Yes. They can matter for allergies, intolerances, dyes, gluten / lactose concerns, preservatives, and formulation differences — but confirm with a pharmacist or the manufacturer when it’s clinically important.

💲 Pricing

A drug doesn't have one price. Each row is a different public payment system, and none is what you'd pay at the counter — that depends on your insurance. The ⓘ on each row explains what it measures.

Price systemPer mLPer package
Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly Not in the retail survey — common for institutional, discontinued, or low-volume packs.
Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo No recent Medicaid claims on file for this NDC — rare and low-volume NDCs are suppressed in the public data.
Medicare drug plans payPart D · quarterly No Part D plan price is available for this NDC in our data.
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No price is published for this exact package yet. CMS surveys NADAC per package size, so a different pack of the same drug often has one.
Where does this data come from?
NADAC (National Average Drug Acquisition Cost) is the CMS weekly pharmacy-acquisition-cost survey — what pharmacies pay. ASP (Average Sales Price) is the CMS Medicare Part B drug-payment file, published quarterly. Medicaid pays is computed by us from CMS State Drug Utilization Data (total reimbursed ÷ units, trailing 12 months) — gross of rebates and inclusive of dispensing fees, so it reflects what Medicaid paid, not an acquisition cost. Medicare drug plans pay is the median negotiated point-of-sale unit cost across plans listing this NDC in the CMS quarterly Prescription Drug Plan pricing files, before rebates. The VA pays is the federal contract price (FSS, and the statutory Big 4 ceiling where listed) from the VA National Acquisition Center pharmaceutical price file. All are free public government data; each measures a different payer, so the figures are not directly comparable.

🔁 Therapeutic equivalents

ProductLabelerPackNADAC/unitTEStatusPrice vs. this
Good Neighbor Pharmacy Artifical Tears Lubricant Eye Drops .5 g/100mL; .6 g/100mL 24385-0006-05 AmerisourceBergen 1 bottle $0.122 — Availability likely —
Leader Artificial Tears 15 mL .5 g/100mL; .6 g/100mL 70000-0011-01 Cardinal 1 bottle $0.122 — Availability likely —
Quality Choice Artificial Tears Lubricant Eye Drops .5 g/100mL; .6 g/100mL 83324-0189-14 Chain 1 bottle $0.122 — Availability likely —
Walgreens Soothing Eye Relief Lubricant Eye Drops .5 g/100mL; .6 g/100mL 00363-0796-01 Walgreens 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
Topcare Health Artificial Tears .5 g/100mL; .6 g/100mL 36800-0972-01 Topco 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
Meijer Artificial Tears .6 g/100mL; .5 g/100mL 41250-0819-01 Meijer 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
Good Sense Artificial Tears .5 g/100mL; .6 g/100mL 50804-0110-01 Geiss, 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
Family Wellness Artificial Tears .6 g/100mL; .5 g/100mL 55319-0908-01 Family 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
Artificial Tears 6 mg/mL; 5 mg/mL 55651-0008-01 KC 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
Publix Artificial Tears Eye Drops 500 mg/100mL; 600 mg/100mL 56062-0666-01 Publix 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
Kroger Eye Drops Artificial Tears .6 g/100mL; .5 g/100mL 59450-0814-01 The 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
Stye 5 mg/mL; 6 mg/mL 63029-0324-15 Medtech 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
Goodsense Artificial Tears 5 mg/mL; 6 mg/mLthis 63187-0298-15 Proficient 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
GoodSense Artifical Tears .05 g/mL; .06 g/mL 63187-0893-15 Proficient 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
Best Choice Artificial Tears .5 g/100mL; .6 g/100mL 63941-0015-01 Best 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
Artificial Tears Lubricant Eye 5 mg/mL; 6 mg/mL 67172-0181-01 Prestige 1 bottle — — Discontinued —
Clear Eyes Natural Tears 5 mg/mL; 6 mg/mL 67172-0557-02 Prestige 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
Artificial Tears .5 g/100mL; .6 g/100mL 68071-4914-05 NuCare 15 ml — — FDA listed —
Good Neighbor Pharmacy Artifical Tears Lubricant Eye Drops .5 g/100mL; .6 g/100mL 71205-0134-15 Proficient 15 ml — — FDA listed —
CareOne Artificial Tears Eye Drops 15mL .5 g/100mL; .6 g/100mL 72476-0038-01 Retail 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
Equate Artificial Tears .6 g/100mL; .5 g/100mL 79903-0157-05 Walmart, 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
About this product: other versions of the same ingredient, strength and form are listed above, least expensive first, with FDA equivalence ratings where available.
Where does this data come from?
Equivalents are other NDCs of the same ingredient, form and route from the openFDA NDC Directory, ranked least-expensive-first by NADAC. Therapeutic-equivalence (AB) ratings come from the FDA Orange Book; biologics use the FDA Purple Book for biosimilar & interchangeable status.

⏳ Availability & generic status

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2010
On the market since
Jul 2010
📍
2026
Currently FDA-listed
16 years listed
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No generic listed yet
brand only
ℹ️No FDA-approved generic found

We did not find an FDA-approved generic match for this exact strength, form and route.

Where does this data come from?
Patents and exclusivity from the FDA Orange Book (small-molecule drugs), refreshed from public FDA data. Generic launch timing is an estimate, not a guarantee.

📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product

Package NDCDescription Marketing startStatus
63187-0298-15 You're viewing this 1 BOTTLE in 1 CARTON (63187-298-15) / 15 mL in 1 BOTTLE 2019-01-01 Active

🧭 About this NDC listing & data coverage

Over-the-counter (OTC) product
What data is (and isn’t) available for this NDC — tap to expand
NDC identity (package / product / labeler codes) ✓ Available
Labeler ✓ Available
Product & package description ✓ Available
Marketing category & status ✓ Available
Active ingredient / dosage form / route ✓ Available
FDA label (SPL via DailyMed) ✓ Available
Package photos ✓ Available
Inactive ingredients (structured) ✓ Available
NADAC pharmacy acquisition price (CMS) — Not published for this NDC CMS publishes NADAC only for NDCs reported in its retail-pharmacy survey.
Orange Book / therapeutic-equivalence data — Not published for this NDC Applies only to products approved under an NDA/ANDA; many listings are out of scope.
HCPCS J-code billing crosswalk — Not published for this NDC Most self-administered / retail products have no J-code — that is normal.
Medicaid utilization (CMS SDUD) — Not published for this NDC CMS reports utilization only for NDCs with Medicaid claims above its privacy threshold.
“Not published” reflects what the public FDA / CMS / NLM sources provide for this exact package code — it is a property of the data feeds, not a judgment about the product.

Questions about this listing

Is this NDC FDA-approved?
An NDC listing does not by itself establish FDA approval — the NDC Directory records that a product is listed with FDA, not that it was reviewed and approved. This listing's marketing category is "Otc Monograph Drug". Products approved under an application carry an NDA, ANDA, or BLA number.
Why is there no price listed?
The pricing shown on our NDC pages comes from CMS NADAC, a voluntary survey of retail community pharmacy invoices. CMS does not publish a NADAC for every NDC — packages outside the retail survey (institutional and hospital products, bulk packages, discontinued items, and many OTC items) may never receive one. A missing price reflects the survey's scope, not this product's actual cost, and does not mean the product is free or unavailable.
Is the NDC printed on the package the same as the 11-digit billing NDC?
Yes, they identify this exact package in different formats. The FDA registers it as 63187-298-15, which is what is printed on the packaging and shown on DailyMed. Insurance claims use a fixed 11-digit 5-4-2 format, so the short segment is padded with a leading zero: 63187-0298-15, written without dashes as 63187029815. The Identity section at the top of this page lists every form of this code.
What do the three segments of this NDC mean?
In 63187-0298-15, the first segment (63187) is the labeler code FDA assigned to Proficient Rx LP; the middle segment (0298) identifies this specific product — its ingredient, strength, and dosage form; and the last segment (15) identifies this exact package size and type. Together they name one specific package of one specific product.
Is this package still being marketed?
Yes, per the latest FDA NDC Directory data on this page: this package is listed as actively marketed, with no marketing end date reported by Proficient Rx LP. Listing status can change — the directory data on this page refreshes weekly.
Who lists this product with the FDA?
Proficient Rx LP is the labeler of record for this NDC — the company under whose FDA-assigned code the package is listed. The labeler may be the manufacturer itself or a distributor marketing the product under its own code.
Do I need a prescription for this product?
This NDC is listed with FDA as an over-the-counter product, so it does not require a prescription. Follow the package directions, and ask your pharmacist if you are unsure whether it is right for you.
This page identifies an FDA-listed package (the NDC) and reports public regulatory and pricing data about the listing. It is reference information, not a medical recommendation — talk to your pharmacist or prescriber about your own medication.
Where does this data come from?
Listing facts (marketing category, packager status, marketing dates) from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory; label availability from DailyMed; pricing coverage from CMS NADAC; equivalence scope from the FDA Orange Book.

📄 FDA label — Drug Facts FDA SPL

The complete FDA label for this product — the official Drug Facts labeling, verbatim, section by section. Jump with a chip, search within the label, or expand everything.
🎯 Indications and Usage ⏱️ Dosage and Administration ⚠️ Warnings 🧪 Active Ingredient 🧪 Inactive Ingredients 🎯 Purpose
🎯 Indications and Usage 43 words ▾

Directions • Instill 1 or 2 drops in the affected eye(s) as needed. • Store at 15-25C (59-77F). • Children under 6 years of age: Ask a doctor Dosage and Administration • Instill 1 or 2 drops in the affected eye(s) as needed.

⏱️ Dosage and Administration 15 words ▾

Dosage and Administration • Instill 1 or 2 drops in the affected eye(s) as needed.

⚠️ Warnings 26 words ▾

Warnings For external use only. Do not use if solution changes color or becomes cloudy or if you are sensitive to any ingredient in this product.

🧪 Active Ingredient 13 words ▾

Active Ingredient Each mL contains: Polyvinyl Alcohol 5mg/ml and Povidone 6mg/ml - lubricant

🧪 Inactive Ingredients 22 words ▾

Inactive Ingredients: Benzalkonium Chloride, Dextrose, Disodium Edetate, Potassium Chloride, Purified Water, Sodium Bicarbonate, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Phosphate (Mono- and Dibasic)

🎯 Purpose 18 words ▾

Uses • temporary relieves burning and irritations due to dryness of the eye(s) • protects against further irritation

Source: FDA Structured Product Labeling, mirrored from DailyMed / openFDA. Prefer the government’s original formatting? View this label on DailyMed ↗
← 63187-0296-30 · Proficient 63187-0299-01 · Proficient →
For educational and professional reference only — not medical advice. Pricing reflects published NADAC and CMS ASP (free public data) and may differ from your acquisition cost; always verify before billing or dispensing.