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Systane™ HYDRATION Preservative-Free

Proven, advanced long‑lasting relief6-8

Systane™ Hydration Preservative‑Free is designed to meet the needs of patients with persistent dry eye symptoms8. Systane™ Hydration’s dual‑polymer formulation provides 2x greater hydration & protection vs. HA alone3.

What makes Systane™ HYDRATION Preservative‑Free different?

Supports ocular surface healing and provides long‑lasting Dry Eye relief1-4. Combination of Hyaluronic Acid with HP‑Guar provides advanced hydration and symptom relief3.

Improved corneal re‑epithelialization1.

2x greater moisture retention vs HA alone3.

2x lubricity vs HA alone3.

Reduces Dry Eye symptoms in post‑surgical patients5.

Who is Systane™ HYDRATION Preservative‑Free suitable for?

   Moderate – Chronic Dry Eye Sufferers
   Patients with damaged ocular surface including peri‑operative Dry Eye (e.g., Cataract or Lasik patients, trauma)
   Contact lens wearers
   Muco‑aqueous Dry Eye

How to use Systane™ HYDRATION
Preservative‑Free?

1. Wash and dry your hands. Shake the bottle well before first opening

2. Tilt your head back and gently pull your eyelid to form a pocket

3. Gently squeeze the bottle to allow 1 drop into the pocket. Keep the tip of the bottle untouched

Proven, advanced long‑lasting Dry Eye relief1-4

Designed to meet the needs of patients with persistent symptoms

Dual‑polymer formula provides 2X greater hydration and protection vs. HA alone1

Significantly longer tear film stability vs 0.1% HA & 0.2% HA only formulations2

Provides superior healing and corneal re‑epitheliazation3 vs. other HA containing artificial tears

96% of patients rated their experience with Systane® HYDRATION as rather or fully satisfied4

References

HA: Hyaluronic Acid. HP‑Guar: Hydroxypropyl‑guar.
* Compared to HA‑only formulation. † Tear breakup time for 0.15% HA‑HPG vs. 0.2% HA & 0.1% HA eye drops (10.3 ± 6.5 vs. 7.7 ± 3.6 and 7.5 ± 4.1; post hoc p=0.01 and p=0.003). In this clinical study (Australia) 0.1% HA (Hydro Fresh) has been used as a competitor product. ‡ In vitro data. Mouse corneal model (Re‑epithelialization) vs Optive Fusion (p=0.0001); Vismed (p=0.0001); Thealoz Duo (p=0.0016); Hyabak (p=0.0001); Hylo‑Comod (p=0.0369). § The calculation made of 38% rather agreed and 58% absolutely agreed to say Systane™ HYDRATION MDPF is a satisfying product to manage eye dryness. Survey conducted in Italy and Spain (N= 2,529 patients) (May 2021‑Jan 2022).

Consult your healthcare or eye care professional for use, precautions, warnings and contraindications.

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2. Davitt WF, Bloomenstein M, Christensen M, Martin AE. Efficacy in patients with dry eye after treatment with a new lubricant eye drop formulation. J Ocul Pharmacol Ther. 2010;26(4):347‑353.
3. Rangarajan R, Kraybill B, Ogundele A, Ketelson HA. Effects of a hyaluronic acid/hydroxypropyl guar artificial tear solution on protection, recovery, and lubricity in models of corneal epithelium. J Ocul Pharmacol Ther. 2015;31(8):491‑497.
4. Christensen MT, Cohen S, Rinehart J, et al. Clinical evaluation of an HP‑Guar gellable lubricant eye drop for the relief of dryness of the eye. Curr. Eye Res. 2004;28(1):55‑62.
5. Srinivasan S, Manoj V. A Decade of Effective Dry Eye Disease Management with Systane Ultra (Polyethylene Glycol/Propylene Glycol with Hydroxypropyl Guar) Lubricant Eye Drops. Clin Ophthalmol. 2021;15:2421‑2435.
6. Davitt WF, J Ocul Pharmacol Ther. 2010;26(4):347‑353.
7. Rolando M, J Ocul Pharmacol Ther. 2009;25(3):271‑278.
8. Srinivasan S, Garofalo R, Williams R. Clin Ophthalmol. 2023 Dec 13;17:3883‑3898.