Retane Sterile 0.1% Eye Drop

Retane Sterile 0.1% Eye Drop is a sterile, preservative-free lubricating eye drop containing Sodium Hyaluronate at a concentration of 0.1% as its active ingredient. It is sold in Malaysia as an over-the-counter (OTC) product, available without a doctor’s prescription. The eye drop is supplied in single-dose plastic vials rather than a multi-dose bottle, so each vial is intended for one application before being discarded.

Each pack contains 30 single-dose vials of 0.88ml, giving a supply that avoids the need for preservatives, since every vial is opened, used, and disposed of individually. Sodium Hyaluronate is a naturally derived polymer widely formulated into ophthalmic products for its moisture-retaining properties, and this product uses it as a single-ingredient solution without added preservatives, colourants, or fragrance. The absence of preservatives is a feature some users specifically look for when choosing an eye drop for frequent or sensitive use.

Retane Sterile 0.1% Eye Drop is applied by instilling 1 to 2 drops into the affected eye, and the single-dose format means an opened vial should not be reused or saved for a later application. This format distinguishes it from multi-dose bottled eye drops, which contain preservatives and can be reused for a set number of weeks after opening. It is packaged for portability, allowing individual vials to be carried separately from the outer box.

Wash your hands thoroughly before use. Tilt your head back slightly, pull down the lower eyelid gently to form a small pocket, and instil 1 to 2 drops from a single vial into the eye without letting the tip of the vial touch the eye, eyelid, or any other surface. Blink a few times to spread the solution evenly across the eye. Each single-dose vial should be used once and then discarded, even if some solution remains in it. If you wear contact lenses, remove them before application and wait at least 15 minutes before reinserting them.

The typical dose is 1 to 2 drops instilled into the affected eye (or eyes), 2 to 4 times daily, or as directed by a healthcare professional. Space applications evenly through the day. Each single-dose vial should be discarded after one use rather than reused for a second application, even on the same day. If you use other eye drops or eye ointments, space them at least 5 to 10 minutes apart from this product to avoid one washing out the other.

Use before the expiry date printed on the packaging. Once a single-dose vial is opened, use it immediately and discard it afterward, even if solution remains — do not attempt to reseal or store an opened vial for later use.

Store unopened vials at room temperature, below 30°C, away from direct sunlight and moisture, and keep them in the original box until ready to use. Keep the box out of the reach and sight of children. Do not use a vial that has been separated from its foil strip for an extended period without checking that it is still intact, and do not freeze the product.

• Common: Mild, brief stinging or a foreign-body sensation immediately after application.
• Common: Temporary blurred vision lasting a few moments after the drop is instilled.
• Common: Mild eye redness or watering shortly after use.
• Serious: Eye pain, significant redness, swelling, or discharge that persists or worsens — this needs prompt medical attention.
• Serious: Signs of an allergic reaction, such as marked eyelid swelling or itching, which requires medical review.

• Known hypersensitivity (allergy) to Sodium Hyaluronate or any other component of this eye drop.
• Active eye infection or eye injury, unless a doctor has specifically advised its use alongside other treatment.
• Use of a single-dose vial that has already been opened and used once, or one whose foil packaging is damaged.
• Children, unless a healthcare professional has been consulted first.

• If using more than one type of eye drop, space each product at least 5 to 10 minutes apart, and apply this lubricating eye drop last if it is used together with a medicated eye drop.
• Not applicable — this product is a topical, non-systemic eye drop with no known systemic drug interactions when used as directed.
• No specific food interactions are known, as this product is applied directly to the eye and is not swallowed.

• Check that the foil strip around each single-dose vial is intact before opening it.
• Wash and dry your hands before every application to reduce the risk of contamination.
• Avoid letting the vial tip touch your eye, eyelid, fingers, or any surface.
• Discard each vial after a single use, even if some solution is left inside.
• Remove contact lenses before application and wait at least 15 minutes before putting them back in.
• Keep unused vials in their original box, away from heat and direct sunlight, until you are ready to use them.

Precautions: Use Retane Sterile 0.1% Eye Drop only as directed, and avoid touching the vial tip to your eye, eyelid, or any surface to reduce the risk of contamination. Remove contact lenses before application and wait at least 15 minutes before reinserting them. Do not use a vial that has already been opened once or whose foil packaging appears damaged, and consult a healthcare professional before using this product on a child.

When to See a Doctor or Pharmacist: Speak with a doctor or pharmacist if eye discomfort, redness, or blurred vision persists or worsens after application, or if you notice discharge, significant swelling, or pain in the eye. Seek prompt medical attention if you suspect an allergic reaction, such as marked eyelid swelling, itching, or difficulty opening the eye.