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Tetrahydrozoline is used to
relieve minor eye irritation and redness caused by colds, pollen, and swimming
VISINE – VISPRING 10 ml.
Tetrahydrozoline
Why is this medication prescribed?
Tetrahydrozoline is used to relieve minor eye irritation and redness caused by
colds, pollen, and swimming.
This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or
pharmacist for more information.
How should this medicine be used?
Tetrahydrozoline comes as eyedrops. The eyedrops usually are applied to the
affected eyes three or four times a day. Follow the directions on the package
label or your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to
explain any part you do not understand. Use tetrahydrozoline exactly as directed.
Do not use more or less of it or use it more often than directed by your doctor
To use the eyedrops, follow these instructions:
Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water. Use a mirror or have someone
else put the drops in your eye. Remove the protective cap. Make sure that
the end of the dropper is not chipped or cracked.
Avoid touching the dropper tip against your eye or anything else. Hold the
dropper tip down at all times to prevent drops from flowing back into the bottle
and contaminating the remaining contents. Lie down or tilt your head back.
Holding the bottle between your thumb and index finger, place
the dropper tip as near as possible to your eyelid without touching it. Brace
the remaining fingers of that hand against your cheek or nose.
With the index finger of your other hand, pull the lower lid of the eye down to
form a pocket.
Drop the prescribed number of drops into the pocket made by the lower lid and
the eye. Placing drops on the surface of the eyeball can cause stinging.
Close your eye and press lightly against the lower lid with
your finger for 2-3 minutes to keep the medication in the eye. Do not blink.
Replace and tighten the cap right away. Do not wipe or rinse it off.
Wipe off any excess liquid from your cheek with a clean tissue. Wash your hands
again.
What special precautions should I follow?
Before using tetrahydrozoline eyedrops, tell your doctor and pharmacist if you
are allergic to tetrahydrozoline or any other drugs.
- tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription
medications you are taking, especially eye medications, medications for high
blood pressure, MAO inhibitors [phenelzine (Nardil) and tranylcypromine (Parnate)],
and vitamins.
- tell your doctor if you have any eye disease or infection, heart disease, high
blood pressure, or an overactive thyroid gland.
- tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are
breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while using tetrahydrozoline, call your
doctor immediately.
if you are having surgery, including dental surgery, tell your doctor or dentist
that you are using tetrahydrozoline. You may have to stop using tetrahydrozoline
for a short time.
- tell your doctor if you wear soft contact lenses. If the brand of
tetrahydrozoline you are taking contains benzalkonium chloride, wait at least 15
minutes after using the medicine to put in soft contact lenses.
What should I do if I forget a dose?
Apply the missed dose as soon as you remember it. However, if it is almost time
for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing
schedule. Do not apply a double dose to make up for a missed one.
What side effects can this medication cause?
Although side effects from tetrahydrozoline are not common, they can occur. Tell
your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
- stinging or burning of the eye
- blurred vision
- increased eye redness or irritation
If you experience any of the following symptoms, stop using tetrahydrozoline and
call your doctor immediately:
- headache
- sweating
- fast or irregular heartbeat
- nervousness
What storage conditions are needed for this medicine?
Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of
reach of children. Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and
moisture (not in the bathroom). If the medication becomes discolored, do not use
it; obtain a fresh bottle. Throw away any medication that is outdated or no
longer needed. Talk to your pharmacist about the proper disposal of your
medication.
What other information should I know?
Keep all appointments with your doctor.
Do not let anyone else use your medication. Ask your pharmacist any questions
you have about tetrahydrozoline or your prescription.
If you still have symptoms of eye irritation after using tetrahydrozoline as
directed, call your doctor.
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