What is Redness Relief?
Tetrahydrozoline acts as a vasoconstrictor. It reduces the redness of the eye by narrowing the swollen vessels.Redness Relief for the Eyes is a temporary solution to minor eye irritations such as redness, swelling, or drainage.Redness relief can be used in other ways not mentioned in this guide.
Side-effects of Redness Relief
If you experience any of the following symptoms of an allergic reaction, seek emergency medical attention: hives, difficulty breathing, swelling of your lips, face, tongue, or throat.
Redness relief can cause serious side effects. Redness relief should be stopped immediately, and you should consult your doctor if:
- Eye redness that persists or worsens
- Eye pain
- Changes in your vision
- Chest pain is characterized by a fast or irregular heartbeat.
- Feeling short of breath, having a severe headache, or buzzing in the ears
Side effects that may occur with Redness Relief include:
- Mild burning or stinging in the eyes;
- Watery eyes, blurred vision,
- Dilated pupils
There may be other side effects. For medical advice on side effects, call your doctor. To report adverse effects, you can contact the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Warnings
Redness Relief provides temporary relief from minor irritations that cause minor redness of the eyes.If you experience eye redness or pain that persists or worsens, or if your vision changes, stop using Redness Relief immediately and contact your doctor.
Before you take this drug
Redness Relief should not be used if you have an allergy to it.
If you have any other medical conditions or concerns, ask your doctor or pharmacist whether it's safe to take the medicine.
- Glaucoma;
- High blood pressure, heart disease
- Diabetes;
- A thyroid disorder,
- An eye injury or infection.
Redness relief is not known to harm a baby in utero. Tell your doctor if you are planning to become pregnant or if you already have a pregnancy.It is impossible to determine if the tetrahydrozoline can be passed into breast milk or harms a nursing baby. You should tell your doctor if you're breastfeeding a child.
How to take Redness Relief?
Do not exceed the recommended dosage or duration. Use the recommended dose and do not exceed it.If you use the medication for too long or too frequently, it can worsen symptoms and damage the blood vessels in your eyes.Before using eye drops, wash your hands.
How to apply eye drops
- Create a pocket by tilting your head back slightly and pulling your lower eyelid downward. The dropper tip should point downward. The tip of the dropper should be pointing down. Squeeze out a few drops by looking up and away.
- Close your eyes and gently press the inside corner of your eye for approximately 1 minute to prevent the liquid from draining to your tear duct.
- Only use the recommended number of drops.
Avoid touching the tip or placing it directly on your eye. If the dropper is contaminated, it can cause serious vision problems.If the liquid is discolored or contains particles, do not use it.Keep away from heat or moisture. Store at room temperature, away from moisture and heat. When not in use, keep the bottle tightly sealed.
What happens if I miss the dose?
Redness Relief can be used as needed, and you don't need to follow a schedule. Use the missed doseSkip the missed dose if your next scheduled dose is near. You should not take extra medicine to compensate for a missed dose.
What happens if I overdose?
Overdoses of tetrahydrozoline are not dangerous.In the event that someone accidentally swallows medication, they should seek immediate medical assistance. Poison Help can be reached at 1-800-222-1222.Redness relief should be kept out of the reach of children. Some eye drops can cause serious health problems if a child accidentally swallows or sucks the medicine.
What should be avoided?
Contact lenses should never be worn while taking this medication Redness Relief contains a preservative that can discolor soft lenses. After using this medication, wait at least 15 minutes before inserting your contact lenses.
Interaction with other drug
Tetrahydrozoline in the eye is unlikely to interact with other drugs that you may take orally or by injection. Many drugs interact with each other.Inform your doctor about all the medications you are taking, including prescription and over-the counter medicines, vitamins and herbal products.
