Class 2 OTC DrugEye Drops
Sante Dow α New
For eye fatigue and blurry vision in active adults concerned about age-related decline in eye function
✦ For eye fatigue & blurry vision✦ Focuses on focus adjustment✦ Corneal protection & moisture✦ Santen Pharmaceutical
Who it’s for & when to use
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Those who feel eye fatigue
When eyes tire easily from desk work or screen time
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Those bothered by blurry vision
When blurry vision is noticeable, such as with excess eye discharge
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Those concerned about age-related eye changes
For those seeking support for age-related decline in eye function
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While wearing hard contact lenses
When discomfort occurs while wearing hard contact lenses
Product overview
Sante Dow α New is an eye drop formulated with age-related decline in eye function in mind, for concerns such as eye fatigue and blurry vision. It combines ingredients that support focus adjustment, vitamins that help eye tissue function, corneal protection and moisturizing ingredients, and ingredients that help ease inflammation and itchiness—a formula for active adults who want to keep going. As part of the long-trusted Sante Dow series, it is used for everyday eye discomfort.
Product features
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Focuses on three age-related functional declines
Formula design
Formulated to address eye function decline that tends to occur with age and similar factors. Intended for everyday symptoms such as eye fatigue and blurry vision.
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Approach to focus adjustment and eye fatigue
Accommodation
Neostigmine methylsulfate works to improve focus adjustment function, while vitamin B12 helps activate ciliary muscle function, addressing symptoms such as eye fatigue.
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Moisture, protection, and care for inflammation & itchiness
Multi-care
Sodium chondroitin sulfate ester protects and moisturizes the cornea, helping reduce tear evaporation and provide hydration. Chlorpheniramine maleate and dipotassium glycyrrhizinate help suppress histamine activity and ease eye inflammation and itchiness.
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Ingredients that support tissue respiration & metabolism
Potassium L-aspartate helps enhance eye tissue respiration, and vitamin B6 helps activate eye tissue metabolism.
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Active ingredients within standard limits
Formulated with each active ingredient at the maximum concentration within standard limits (based on official labeling).
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Sante Dow track record
Sante Dow is a series that has been chosen for about half a century since its launch.
Indications
Eye fatigue
Conjunctival hyperemia
Itchy eyes
Blepharitis (eyelid soreness)
Eye inflammation due to ultraviolet or other light
Prevention of eye disease (e.g., after swimming, when dust or sweat enters the eyes)
Blurry vision (e.g., when there is excess eye discharge)
Discomfort while wearing hard contact lenses
Dosage and administration
| Age |
Dose per use |
Times per day |
| Adults (15 years and older) |
1–3 drops per use |
Apply 3–6 times daily |
| Under 15 years |
Do not use |
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Always check the package insert before use for full details on age, dosage, and whether use in children is appropriate. When applying, do not let the tip of the container touch the eye, eyelid, or eyelashes. Whether the product may be used while wearing soft contact lenses should follow the package insert. Use only as directed; if anything is unclear, consult a pharmacist or registered seller.
🌱 Brand story
Sante Dow is a Santen Pharmaceutical eye drop series that has been chosen for about half a century since its launch. Sante Dow α New is an eye drop formulated for the eye concerns of active adults, addressing issues such as eye fatigue and blurry vision.
⚠️ Precautions for use
- Read the package insert carefully before use and follow the stated precautions.
- Consult a doctor, pharmacist, or registered seller before use if you: are under a doctor’s care; have ever had allergic symptoms to medicines; are pregnant or may be pregnant; or have been diagnosed with glaucoma.
- If severe eye pain, swelling, rash/redness, itchiness, or worsening hyperemia occurs during or after use, stop use and consult a doctor, pharmacist, or registered seller.
- If an infectious eye disease such as trachoma is suspected, or if symptoms do not improve, stop use and see a medical professional.
- For ophthalmic use only.
- Whether use is allowed while wearing soft contact lenses should follow the product package insert.
- Do not let the tip of the container touch the eyelid or eye (may cause contamination or injury).
- Follow the stated dosage and administration.
- Keep out of reach of children.
- When using with other eye drops, follow the package insert (e.g., leave an interval between applications).
- If anything is unclear before use, consult a pharmacist or registered seller.
📦 Storage precautions
- Store tightly capped in a cool place away from direct sunlight.
- Avoid storing in excessively cold places such as a refrigerator (ingredients may precipitate).
- Do not transfer to another container (may cause misuse or quality loss).
- Keep out of reach of children.
- Do not use products past their expiration date.
- Avoid storing in high-temperature places such as inside a car or near heaters.
● Features
Due to age or excessive use of the eyes, you may experience troubles such as eye fatigue, blurriness, itching, and a gritty feeling.
New Sante Dou α contains a well-balanced blend of active ingredients such as red vitamin B12, which activates the ciliary muscles responsible for adjusting focus, and chondroitin, which protects and cares for the surface of the eye (cornea), effectively relieving eye fatigue and preventing eye diseases.
【Class 3 OTC Drug】
● Efficacy/Effects
Eye fatigue, prevention of eye diseases (such as after swimming, or when dust or sweat gets into the eyes), blurred vision (such as when there is a lot of eye discharge), eye itching, conjunctival congestion, blepharitis (eyelid inflammation), eye inflammation caused by ultraviolet rays or other light (such as snow blindness), discomfort when wearing hard contact lenses
＜Precautions related to Efficacy/Effects＞
● Dosage and Administration
Instill 1 to 3 drops per dose, 5 to 6 times a day.
＜Precautions related to Dosage and Administration＞
● Please observe the following precautions.
(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 (to prevent contamination or clouding of the solution due to eye discharge or bacteria). Do not use if the solution becomes cloudy.
(3) Do not use while wearing soft contact lenses.
(4) For ophthalmic use only.
● Ingredients/Quantity
Cyanocobalamin 0.02%
Chondroitin sulfate ester sodium 0.5%
Neostigmine methyl sulfate 0.005%
Pyridoxine hydrochloride 0.1%
L-aspartic acid potassium 1%
Chlorpheniramine maleate 0.03%
Dipotassium glycyrrhizinate 0.1%
〔Additives〕
Aminocaproic acid, edetate sodium hydrate, chlorobutanol, geraniol, dextran, hydroxyethyl cellulose, benzalkonium chloride solution, borax, boric acid, polysorbate 80, d-borneol, l-menthol, isotonic agent, pH adjuster
＜Precautions related to Ingredients/Quantity＞
This product may sometimes cause a sweet taste in the mouth after instillation. This is due to dipotassium glycyrrhizinate, one of the ingredients, flowing into the mouth through the tear duct, and is not due to any abnormality in quality.
● Dosage Form
Eye drops (external use [ophthalmic and otorhinolaryngologic agent] - liquid)
● Precautions for Use
■ Consult
1. Consult a doctor, pharmacist, or registered seller before use if you:
(1) Are receiving medical 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 any of the following symptoms appear after use, discontinue use immediately and consult a doctor, pharmacist, or registered seller with this document, as they may be side effects.
［Affected area: Symptoms］
Skin: rash, redness, itching
Eyes: congestion, itching, swelling, stinging pain
3. Discontinue use and consult a doctor, pharmacist, or registered seller with this document 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 product quality, do not leave in places that become hot such as inside a car or near heating appliances. Do not use if the container is deformed or the solution leaks or deteriorates due to exposure to high temperatures.
(2) Keep out of reach of children.
(3) Do not transfer to other containers.
(This may cause misuse or change the quality.)
(4) Do not share with others.
(5) Do not use products past the expiration date. Even within the expiration date, use as soon as possible after opening.
(6) Depending on storage conditions, crystals of ingredients may appear red around the dropper tip or inside the cap. In such cases, gently wipe with clean gauze before use.
(7) The red color of this product is due to vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin). If the solution spills during instillation and stains clothing, wash immediately with water.
