Refresh PM

Refresh PM is an over-the-counter medication product used to provide relief from eye burning, irritation, and/or dryness. It is a single product containing 2 active ingredients: white petrolatum and mineral oil.

Both active ingredients belong to a class of medications called ocular (eye) lubricants. These work to relieve eye irritation and dryness by lubricating the moving parts of the eye, eyelid, and surrounding structures.

This medication comes in ointment form and is typically administered on an as needed basis.

Common side effects of Refresh PM include temporary eye burning and/or stinging upon application and eye redness.

Refresh PM can also cause blurred vision. Do not drive or operate heavy machinery until you know how Refresh PM affects you.

Refresh PM is an over-the-counter medication product used to provide relief from eye burning, irritation, and/or dryness caused by wind, sun, heating, and/or certain medications.

This medication may be prescribed for other uses. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Take this medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor or as directed on the label. 

The dose your doctor recommends may be based on the following:

• the condition being treated
• other medical conditions you have
• other medications you are taking
• how you respond to this medication
• your weight
• your age

The recommended amount of Refresh PM to apply for relief of eye burning, irritation, and/or dryness caused by wind, sun, heating, and/or certain medications is 1/4th inch of ointment to the inside of the eyelid.

Serious side effects have been reported with Refresh PM including the following:

• Acute hypersensitivity reactions. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, and/or trouble breathing.
• Eye infections. To prevent contamination and potential infection, care should be taken to avoid touching the bottle tip to eyelids or to any other surface. The use of this bottle by more than one person may spread infection. Keep bottle tightly closed when not in use.

Do not use Refresh PM if you are allergic to Refresh PM or to any of its ingredients.

Refresh PM can also cause blurred vision. Do not drive or operate heavy machinery until you know how Refresh PM affects you. 

Serious side effects have been reported with Refresh PM. See the “Refresh PM Precautions” section.

Common side effects of Refresh PM include the following:

• blurred vision
• temporary eye stinging and/or burning upon application
• eye discomfort
• eye redness
• vision changes

This is not a complete list of Refresh PM side effects. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Tell your doctor if you have any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

No drug interactions have been determined by the manufacturer. However, you should tell your doctor about all the medicines you take including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Not all drug interactions are known or reported and new drug interactions are continually being reported.

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.

The FDA categorizes medications based on safety for use during pregnancy. Five categories - A, B, C, D, and X, are used to classify the possible risks to an unborn baby when a medication is taken during pregnancy. Refresh PM has not yet been evaluated on safety for use during pregnancy.

Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed.

It is not known if Refresh PM crosses into human milk. Because many medications can cross into human milk and because of the possibility for serious adverse reactions in nursing infants with use of this medication, a choice should be made whether to stop nursing or stop the use of this medication. Your doctor and you will decide if the benefits outweigh the risk of using Refresh PM.