'Amniotic fluid' eye drops aren't approved and could be harmful, the Food and Drug Administration warned.
People should not use eye drops marketed as if they contain amniotic fluid, the fluid that surrounds and cushions a developing fetus in the womb, the Food and Drug Administration has warned. The sale of these eye drops, none of which have been approved by the FDA, raises"potential significant safety concerns," the agency wrote in a statement issued April 10.
"As these products are not FDA-approved, the agency does not have information about their manufacture, and there are no assurances that the products are safe and effective for any disease or condition," the FDA notice reads. In early pregnancy, amniotic fluid contains a mix of fluids and proteins produced by the fetal tissue and pregnant person's body. In late pregnancy, the fluid contains mostly fetal urine and"lung secretions," according to the medical resource StatPearls .
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