The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday warned eight companies, including pharmacy giants CVS Health Corp and Walgreens Boots Alliance , against manufacturing or marketing unapproved eye products.
The eye products addressed in the FDA'sare illegally marketed to treat conditions like conjunctivitis, cataract and glaucoma, the agency said, adding that such drugs pose an increased risk to users as they can bypass some of the body's natural defenses.
CVS on Tuesday said it has stopped the sale of its "Pink Eye Relief Eye Drops", and that customers who purchased the product could return it to the company's pharmacy for a full refund.
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