Bausch + Lomb Receives Health Canada Approval for Soothe® Antibiotic Drops
Wednesday, October 23 2024 | 13 h 38 min | News
Bausch + Lomb Corporation announced Health Canada has approved Soothe Antibiotic Drops, an over-the-counter drop to treat external infections of the eye and ear, such as bacterial conjunctivitis (pink eye) and swimmer’s ear1.
“There is growing demand for over-the-counter products that effectively address common eye and ear infections. Soothe Antibiotic Drops will provide Canadian consumers with a new convenient and effective option.”
John Ferris, executive vice president, Consumer, Bausch + Lomb
Soothe Antibiotic Drops are approved for use by adults and children* six years of age and older. Building on the company’s Soothe brand of dry eye and allergy products, the drops will be packaged in a convenient 10 mL easy-squeeze bottle and located in the eye care aisle at most major Canadian retailers starting in June 2025.
“Soothe Antibiotic Drops offer consumers and clinicians a single treatment option that is conveniently available over the counter without a prescription. Once available, it will be a valuable addition to a pharmacist’s toolkit.”
Dharmesh Vaghela, Bsc., pharmacist, Mississauga, Ontario
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1 Always read and follow the label to know if this product is right for you.
*A doctor should be consulted prior to use of the drops in children.
Click HERE for the press release.
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