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SilkTears Glycerin ophthalmic solution 2 mg/1000mL Solution/ Drops, 30 vials — NDC 85837-0001-03 package photo
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SilkTears Glycerin ophthalmic solution 2 mg/1000mL Solution/ Drops, 30 vials — NDC 85837-0001-3 (Billing 85837-0001-03)

by SilkTears · 30 VIAL, SINGLE-USE in 1 BOX / .4 mL in 1 VIAL, SINGLE-USE

This is a package of 30 vials of SilkTears Glycerin ophthalmic solution 2 mg/1000mL Solution/ Drops from SilkTears, marketed since Jun 2025 and currently FDA-listed. It is this product's only package size.

NDC 85837-0001-03
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled) 85837-0001-3 billing pads the package segment with a zero
OTC On market Non-controlled ⇄ Compare with another NDC
🗂️ FDA directory synced Oct 8, 2026 · this listing last changed Jul 24, 2026 · sources: openFDA · FDA label (DailyMed) · FDA Orange & Purple Book · First Databank · CMS NADAC, ASP, Medicare & Medicaid · RxNorm
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NDC database record

One package, one record: these facts belong to NDC 85837-0001-3 alone.

Record
FDA NDC Directory package listing · Human OTC drug
Code segments
85837 labeler · 0001 product · 3 package
Package marketed since
Jun 25, 2025
Sample package
No — commercial package
Listing certified through
Dec 31, 2026
Barcode (UPC-A, from the NDC)
3 8583700013 4
FDA record last changed
Jul 24, 2026

Identity & classification

Regulatory identifiers FDA, NLM and CMS codes for this package

FDA NDC (as labeled) 85837-0001-3
Product NDC 85837-0001
11-digit billing NDC 85837000103
UNII PDC6A3C0OX
Application # M018
SPL Set ID 3866e2c1-051b-0b01-e063-6394a90af5cf
Established class (EPC) Non-Standardized Chemical Allergen
Physiologic effect Increased Histamine Release; Cell-mediated Immunity; Increased IgG Production
Chemical class Allergens; Glycerol
DEA schedule Non-controlled
Marketing category OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
Marketing status On market
FDA listing status Listed (active directory)
Marketing start 2025-06-25
Route OPHTHALMIC
Dosage form SOLUTION/ DROPS
Substance GLYCERIN

Drug-database identifiers Medi-Span GPI and First Databank GCN / HICL / AHFS classification

GCN Seq No 088181
GCN 58277
HICL code 003391
Ingredient (HICL) Glycerin
HIC1 code Q
Therapeutic class — broad (HIC1) Ear/Eye/Nose/Rectum/Topical/Vagina/Other
HIC2 code Q6
Therapeutic class — intermediate (HIC2) Ophthalmic Preparations
HIC3 code Q6A
Therapeutic class — specific (HIC3) Ophthalmic Preparations, Miscellaneous
AHFS code 52:92.00.00
AHFS class Eent Drugs, Miscellaneous
FDB label name SILKTEARS 0.2% EYE DROP
FDB brand name Silktears
Legend status O — Over-the-counter (OTC) drug or device
Quick answers
  • GSN (GCN sequence number): 088181
  • GCN: 58277
  • HICL (First Databank): 003391
  • AHFS class code: 52:92.00.00
Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 85837-0001-3 — a 5-4-1 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 package segment → 85837-0001-03. 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.

Clinical

Label name SILKTEARS 0.2% EYE DROP Ingredient Glycerin
🧪 What is this product?

SilkTears is an over-the-counter eye drop solution containing glycerin as its active ingredient. This product is marketed under FDA's OTC monograph rules for ophthalmic lubricants. Glycerin is commonly used in eye drops to function as a lubricant and humectant, helping to moisturize and soothe the eye surface. This type of product is typically used to relieve minor eye irritation or dryness.

Supplement & herbal interactions

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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.

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.
ℹ️
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.

Packaging — all sizes for this product

Package NDCDescription Marketing startMarketing endStatus
85837-0001-03 You're viewing this Main listing 30 VIAL, SINGLE-USE in 1 BOX / .4 mL in 1 VIAL, SINGLE-USE 2025-06-25 — Active

Therapeutic equivalents

ProductLabelerPackNADAC/unitTEStatusPrice vs. this
OASIS Tears Lubricant Eye 2 g/1000mL 42126-6310-01 OASIS 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
Optase 2 mg/mL 72972-0002-01 Scope 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
Optase 2 mg/mL 72972-0007-05 Scope 1 dose — — FDA listed —
Eyeganics Organic Tears 2 mg/mL 73017-3111-01 Eyeganics 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
Optimel Manuka Dry Eye Drops 2 mg/mL 73024-0399-10 Melcare 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
SilkTears 2 mg/1000mLthis 85837-0001-03 SilkTears 30 vials — — 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

🏛️
2025
On the market since
Jun 2025
📍
2026
Currently FDA-listed
1 year 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.

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.

  • 10 mg / 1000 mL UNII K80BPM67OF
    Amlisimod is a chemical compound used in some formulations as a solubilizer and stabilizer. It helps dissolve and maintain the active ingredient's stability in the medicine.
  • 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 QTT17582CB
    A strong acid used to adjust and maintain the proper pH level in liquid medicines, ensuring stability and preventing breakdown of active ingredients.
  • UNII 02F3473H9O
    A mineral salt used in medications as a source of magnesium. It helps bind ingredients together, improve texture, and maintain the product's stability during storage.
  • UNII 4550K0SC9B
    Sodium acetate is a salt derived from acetic acid. It acts as a buffer to help maintain the medicine's pH stability and may serve as a preservative or solubilizer in liquid formulations.
  • UNII 55X04QC32I
    A strong alkaline chemical used to adjust and maintain the pH balance of liquid medicines. It helps keep the medicine stable and ensures it stays effective during storage.
  • 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.

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

The official label also statesInactive ingredients: dextrose, magnesium chloride, purified water, Silk-Derived Protein-4 (SDP-4), sodium acetate. May also contain hydrochloric acid and/or sodium hydroxide to adjust PH

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.

Manufacturer & labeler

LabelerSilkTears
FDA applicationM018 (OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG)
Labeler code85837
First marketedJun 2025
Product typeHuman Otc Drug
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.

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 📄 Keep Out of Reach of Children 📄 Package Label / Principal Display Panel
🎯 Indications and Usage 14 words ▾

For the temporary relief of burning and irritation due to dryness of the eye.

⏱️ Dosage and Administration 14 words ▾

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

⚠️ Warnings 79 words ▾

For external use only. Do not use if solution changes color or becomes cloudy. When using this product: - do not touch tip of container to any surface to avoid contamination - do not reuse - once opened, discard Stop use and ask a doctor if you experience: - eye pain - changes in vision - continued redness or irritation Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

🧪 Active Ingredient 4 words ▾

Glycerin 0.2% – Lubricant

🧪 Inactive Ingredients 23 words ▾

Inactive ingredients: dextrose, magnesium chloride, purified water, Silk-Derived Protein-4 (SDP-4), sodium acetate. May also contain hydrochloric acid and/or sodium hydroxide to adjust PH

🎯 Purpose 2 words ▾

Purpose Lubricant

📄 Keep Out of Reach of Children 19 words ▾

Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

📄 Package Label / Principal Display Panel 20 words ▾

30 vials of 6 pouches each containing 5 sterile dispensers

0.01FL OZ (0.35 mL EA) SilkTears Principal Display Panel

Source: FDA Structured Product Labeling, mirrored from DailyMed / openFDA. Prefer the government’s original formatting? View this label on DailyMed ↗

About this NDC listing & data coverage

Over-the-counter (OTC) product
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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 form printed on the packaging and shown on DailyMed is the one the FDA registered. Insurance claims use a fixed 11-digit 5-4-2 format, so the short segment is padded with a leading zero and the dashes are dropped. The Identity section at the top of this page lists each form of this code.
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 SilkTears. Listing status can change — the directory data on this page refreshes weekly.
Who lists this product with the FDA?
SilkTears 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.
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