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Eye drops that contain 0.01% benzalkonium chloride, is it safe? i put a few drops in each of my eyes and got a few drops in my mouth. is this ok?
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Yes: This is a common preservative found in many eye drops. You will be fine. Some manufacturers are limiting the use of this preservative because some patients can get ocular irritation with chronic daily use in eye drops that contain it.
Answered 9/28/2016
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You will be: OK. No worries about such a small amount.
Answered 3/3/2018
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