FreshKote Preservative Free Lubricant Eye Drops Povidone, Polyvinyl Alcohol 20 g/1000mL; 27 g/1000mL Solution
🆔 Identity & classification
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🏭 Manufacturer & labeler
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🩺 Clinical
FreshKote Preservative Free Lubricant Eye Drops is an over-the-counter eye solution containing polyvinyl alcohol and povidone as active ingredients. Both of these substances function as lubricants and are typically used to coat and soothe the eye surface. This product is marketed under FDA's OTC monograph rules for lubricating eye drops, a category intended to relieve dryness and irritation. The solution is applied directly to the eye as needed.
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🧪 Inactive Ingredients / Excipients
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A liquid solvent derived from fermentation or chemical synthesis. In medicines, alcohol dissolves active ingredients, helps preserve the product, and improves how the body absorbs certain drugs.
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Boric acid is a weak acid derived from boron. In medicines, it typically serves as a buffer to help maintain the product's pH level and may act as a preservative in certain formulations.
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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.
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Egg phospholipids are naturally derived fats from eggs that help mix oil and water-based ingredients together. They work as emulsifiers in medicines, keeping the formula stable and uniform.
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Glycerin is a clear, thick liquid derived from plant oils or fats. It acts as a humectant to retain moisture, a sweetener, and a solvent in medications.
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Polysorbate 80 is a synthetic emulsifier derived from sorbitol and oleic acid. It helps mix oil and water-based ingredients together in medications and improves how the product disperses in the body.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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💲 Pricing
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| Price system | Per mL | Per package |
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| Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly | $2.881 | $28.81 / 10 ml |
| Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo | $3.05 | $30.49 / 10 ml |
| Medicare drug plans payPart D · quarterly | No Part D plan price is available for this NDC in our data. | |
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🔁 Therapeutic equivalents
| Product | Labeler | Pack | NADAC/unit | TE | Status | Price vs. this |
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| FreshKote Preservative Free Lubricant Eye Drops 20 g/1000mL; 27 g/1000mLthis 71776-0001-10 | Eyevance | 1 bottle | $2.881 | — | Availability likely | — |
| Freshkote Preservative Free Lubricant Eye Drops 27 g/1000mL; 20 g/1000mL 82667-0013-10 | Harrow | 1 bottle | — | — | FDA listed | — |
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⏳ Availability & generic status
We did not find an FDA-approved generic match for this exact strength, form and route.
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🗺️ Medicaid utilization & spend
💊 Medicaid utilization by pack size
📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product
| Package NDC | Description | Per unit | Per pack | Marketing start | Status |
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| 71776-0001-03 | 30 VIAL, SINGLE-USE in 1 BOX (71776-001-03) / .3 mL in 1 VIAL, SINGLE-USE | — | — | 2020-12-06 | Active |
| 71776-0001-10 You're viewing this | 1 BOTTLE, DROPPER in 1 BOX (71776-001-10) / 10 mL in 1 BOTTLE, DROPPER | $2.88 / mL | $28.81 | 2019-03-13 | Active |
In Medicaid, this is the most-dispensed pack of this product — about 100% of fills over the last four reported quarters. See all packs ↓
Pack size FAQ
What quantity is in NDC 71776-0001-10?
What NDC number is used to bill for this package of FreshKote Preservative Free Lubricant Eye Drops Povidone, Polyvinyl Alcohol 20 g/1000mL; 27 g/1000mL Solution?
Prices are the latest CMS NADAC pharmacy acquisition cost per NDC; per-pack figures are per-unit × pack quantity, shown only when the pack is denominated in the same measure NADAC prices.
📄 FDA label — Drug Facts FDA SPL
🎯 Indications and Usage ▾
Uses For use as a lubricant to reduce further irritation or to relieve dryness of the eye
⏱️ Dosage and Administration ▾
Directions Instill 1 or 2 drop(s) in the affected eye(s) as needed
⚠️ Warnings ▾
Warnings For external use only.
📦 Storage and Handling ▾
Other information Use before expiration date and discard bottle 30 days after opening Store at 20-25 ο C(68-77 ο F) Retain carton for reference Do not freeze
🧪 Active Ingredient ▾
Active Ingredients Purpose Polyvinyl Alcohol 2.7%.........Lubricant Povidone 2.0%....................Lubricant
🧪 Inactive Ingredients ▾
Inactive ingredients Boric acid, Edetate disodium, Ethanol, Glycerin, Phospholipids, Polysorbate 80, Potassium chloride, Purified water, Sodium chloride. May contain hydrochloric acid and/or sodium hydroxide to adjust pH.
🎯 Purpose ▾
Purpose For the temporary relief of discomfort due to minor irritations of the eye or to exposure to wind or sun