VAUGHAN, Ontario—Bausch + Lomb Corporation (NYSE/TSX: BLCO), a leading global eye health company, has announced Health Canada has approved Soothe Antibiotic Drops, an over-the-counter drop to treat external infections of the eye and ear, such as bacterial conjunctivitis and swimmer’s ear. According to a company spokesperson, the product is only available in Canada. “There is growing demand for over-the-counter products that effectively address common eye and ear infections,” said John Ferris, executive vice president, Consumer, Bausch + Lomb. “Soothe Antibiotic Drops will provide Canadian consumers with a new convenient and effective option.”

Soothe Antibiotic Drops are approved for use by adults and children six years of age and older. Building on the company’s Soothe brand of dry eye and allergy products, the drops will be packaged in a 10 mL easy-squeeze bottle and located in the eyecare aisle at most major Canadian retailers starting in June 2025, according to the announcement.

 
“Soothe Antibiotic Drops offer consumers and clinicians a single treatment option that is conveniently available over the counter without a prescription. Once available, it will be a valuable addition to a pharmacist’s toolkit,” said Dharmesh Vaghela, Bsc., pharmacist, Mississauga, Ontario.