Class III OTC DrugEye Drops
Dry Aid EX
For uncomfortable dry eye (ocular dryness)—delivers a sense of moisture with a single ultra-high-viscosity drop
✦ Ultra-High Viscosity✦ Moisture Retention✦ Preservative-Free
For People Like This / Times Like These
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Keeping your eyes open feels hard
For those who find holding their eyes open burdensome due to dryness or discomfort
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Reaching for eye drops again and again
For those whose moisture doesn’t last easily and who feel they use drops too often
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Gritty, foreign-body sensation in the eyes
For those bothered by uncomfortable dry-eye symptoms such as grittiness linked to dryness
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Situations where blinking tends to decrease
For those prone to eye dryness when blinking decreases during computer work and similar tasks
Product Overview
Dry Aid EX is an ultra-high-viscosity eye drop used for uncomfortable dry eye (ocular dryness). Its thick liquid helps hold moisture as if forming a tear film and helps reduce tear evaporation to address eye dryness. The formula is designed with conditions in mind where tears may be insufficient—due to aging or prolonged screen use—and dry spots tend to form on the ocular surface.
Product Features
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Ultra-high-viscosity liquid design
High Viscosity
An eye drop whose thick, high-viscosity liquid makes it easier to deliver moisture to the ocular surface.
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Holds moisture and helps reduce evaporation
Moisture Retention
Holds moisture as if forming a tear film, helps suppress tear evaporation, and provides excellent effect against eye dryness.
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Preservative-free
Additive-Free
A preservative-free formula aimed at eye drop use suited to dry-eye symptom care.
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Cooling sensation Level 2
Cooling sensation is set at a mild Level 2.
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Focused on dry spots
A product conceived with attention to conditions where tear deficiency can leave the cornea more exposed, and to strain from friction with the eyelids.
Indications
Uncomfortable dry eye (ocular dryness)
⚠️ Precautions for Use
- Read the package insert carefully before use.
- Whether use is allowed while wearing contact lenses, and the applicable scope, should follow the product labeling and package insert.
- If symptoms do not improve or worsen, discontinue use and consult a physician, pharmacist, or registered seller.
- Do not use if the liquid has changed color or become cloudy.
- If using with other eye drops, consult a pharmacist or registered seller about timing and whether combination use is appropriate.
📦 Storage Precautions
- Store away from direct sunlight in a cool place whenever possible.
- Keep out of reach of children.
- Do not transfer to other containers.
● Features
The three-layer structure of tears that retains moisture
Tears are formed by three layers: the oil layer, the aqueous layer, and the mucin layer. The oil layer prevents evaporation of tears, the aqueous layer contains a lot of oxygen and nutrients, and the mucin layer helps keep tears on the surface of the eye. Each tear layer plays its role to maintain moisture on the surface of the eye.
When tears are insufficient…
When the balance of the three tear layers is disrupted, dry spots (areas lacking tears) appear. This exposes the corneal surface, causing the eyes to dry out and become more susceptible to strain. As a result, various uncomfortable symptoms such as fatigue, irritation (pain, sensitivity to light), heavy eyes, and discharge occur.
"New Rohto Dry Aid EX" is an ultra-high viscosity eye drop that focuses on balancing the three tear layers. The thick liquid forms a tear film to retain moisture and exhibits excellent effects against dry eyes.
■ Product Features
● Ultra-high viscosity (★ about 60 times) to retain moisture ★ Compared to "V Rohto"
● Contains the highest concentration within the corneal protective ingredient standard*: Chondroitin sulfate ester sodium *The standard refers to the range of pharmaceuticals defined by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare to streamline approval procedures
● Formulated to approach the three tear layers
● Soft and spreading sensation like tears
Contains sesame oil (formulation stabilizer), sodium hyaluronate (formulation thickener), polyoxyethylene polyoxypropylene glycol (solubilizing aid)
● Preservative-free *No preservatives (benzalkonium chloride, parabens) included
【Class 3 OTC Drug】
● Efficacy/Effects
Supplementation of tear fluid (dry eyes), eye fatigue, blurred vision (such as when there is a lot of eye discharge), discomfort when wearing hard contact lenses
＜Precautions related to Efficacy/Effects＞
● Dosage and Administration
Instill 1 to 2 drops, 3 to 4 times a day.
＜Precautions related to Dosage and Administration＞
(1) When using for children, use under the guidance and supervision of a guardian.
(2) Do not let the tip of the container touch the eyes, eyelids, or eyelashes.
[This can cause contamination or foreign matter intrusion (such as eye discharge or dust)]
Also, do not use if the solution is cloudy.
(3) Do not use while wearing soft contact lenses.
(4) For ophthalmic use only.
● Ingredients/Quantity
Chondroitin sulfate ester sodium 0.5%
Hydroxyethyl cellulose (HEC) 0.6%
Potassium chloride 0.02%
Sodium chloride 0.44%
〔Additives〕
Sodium hyaluronate, sesame oil, boric acid, borax, l-menthol, bergamot oil, peppermint oil, propylene glycol, polyoxyethylene polyoxypropylene glycol, polysorbate 80, zinc chloride, povidone, sodium citrate, pH adjuster
＜Precautions related to Ingredients/Quantity＞
● Dosage Form
Eye drops (external use [ophthalmic and otorhinolaryngologic agent] - liquid)
● Precautions for Use
■ Consult
1. Before use, consult a doctor, pharmacist, or registered seller if you:
(1) Are receiving treatment from a doctor
(2) Have had allergic reactions to medicines
(3) Have any of the following symptoms:
Severe eye pain
(4) Have been diagnosed with:
Glaucoma
2. If the following symptoms appear after use, they may be side effects. Stop use immediately and consult a doctor, pharmacist, or registered seller with this leaflet.
［Affected area: Symptoms］
Skin: rash, redness, itching
Eyes: redness, itching, swelling, stinging pain
3. Stop use and consult a doctor, pharmacist, or registered seller with this leaflet if:
(1) Blurred vision does not improve
(2) Symptoms do not improve after about 2 weeks of use
●Precautions for Storage and Handling
(1) Store tightly closed in a cool place away from direct sunlight. To maintain quality, do not leave in high-temperature places (above 40°C) such as inside a car or near heating appliances.
(2) Keep out of reach of children.
(3) Do not transfer to other containers. (This may cause misuse or change quality)
(4) Do not share with others.
(5) Do not use products past the expiration date (printed on the outer box). Even within the expiration date, use as soon as possible after opening.
(6) Depending on storage conditions, crystals of ingredients may form on the tip of the container or inside the cap. In such cases, gently wipe with a clean gauze before use.
(7) Do not put other substances into the container.
*To maintain moisture, the solution is made viscous. Therefore, vision may be blurred for a while after instillation, so please be careful.
