What drug class is dextran 70?

dextran 70 is classified as a Increased Intravascular Volume.

Is there a generic version of dextran 70?

Yes, generic versions of dextran 70 are available. See the Exact Equivalents section above for FDA-rated generic alternatives.

How does dextran 70 work?

dextran 70 mechanism of action information is available in the Drug Information section of this page.

Dextran 70

Also sold as: Bion Tears, Hyskon, Tears Naturale Forte

Increased Intravascular VolumePrescription OnlyGeneric Available

Related Medications

Important: Only drugs listed as "Exact Equivalents" (FDA AB-rated) are confirmed interchangeable. All other listings are for informational reference only and do NOT indicate that drugs can be substituted without a physician's explicit guidance.

Same Pharmacologic Class

These drugs share a pharmacologic classification but are NOT interchangeable. Listing here does not imply clinical equivalence. A physician must evaluate each drug individually for the patient's specific condition.

Classification: Increased Intravascular Volume (source: RxClass/NLM)

Insurance Coverage User-Reported

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No community coverage data yet for dextran 70.

Coverage data submission coming soon.

Drug Information

Indications & Uses

Use for the relief of redness of the eye due to minor eye irritations for use as a protectant against further irritation or to relieve dryness of the eye

Dosage & Administration

Directions put 1 to 2 drops in the affected eye(s) up to 4 times daily children under 6 years of age: ask a doctor

Warnings & Precautions

Warnings For external use only Ask a doctor before use if you have narrow angle glaucoma. When using this product pupils may become enlarged temporarily overuse may cause more eye redness remove contact lenses before using do not use if this solution changes color or becomes cloudy do not touch tip of container to any surface to avoid contamination replace cap after each use Stop use and ask a doctor if you feel eye pain changes in vision occur redness or irritation of the eye lasts condition worsens or lasts more than 72 hours If pregnant or breastfeeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Verify with Primary Sources

Always verify clinical information with authoritative sources.

DailyMed (NLM/NIH)FDA-approved drug labeling↗FDA Orange BookTherapeutic equivalence data↗RxNorm (NLM/NIH)Drug nomenclature & relationships↗