What is Geneyes?
Tetrahydrozoline acts as a vasoconstrictor. The drug works by constricting blood vessels around the eye to decrease redness. Geneyes is a temporary solution for minor redness or swelling of the eye caused by minor irritations. This medication guide does not list all possible uses of Geneyes.
Side effects of Geneyes
If you experience any of the following symptoms of an allergy reaction, seek immediate medical attention: difficulty breathing or swelling in your lips, face, throat, tongue, or mouth.
Side effects from Geneyes can be serious. If you experience:
- Eye redness that persists or gets worse
- Eye pain
- Changes in your vision
- Chest pain, rapid or irregular heartbeat;
- Feeling short of breath, suffering a severe headache, or experiencing buzzing in your ears are symptoms that should never be ignored.
Geneyes can cause side effects, such as:
- Mild burning or stinging in the eyes;
- Watery eyes and blurred vision
- Dilated pupils
There may be other side effects. Need guidance with potential side effects? Consult a medical expert. Report side effects by calling the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Similar/related drugs
Phenylephrine for ophthalmic use, brimonidine for ophthalmic use, oxymetazoline for ophthalmic use, fluorometholone for ophthalmic use, Lumify
Warnings
Geneyes provides temporary relief from minor irritations that cause minor redness and discomfort in the eyes. If you experience eye irritation, pain, or changes in vision, stop using Geneyes immediately and contact your doctor.
Before you take this drug
If you have an allergy to Geneyes, then it is best not to use the product. If you are suffering from any other health conditions or symptoms, you should consult your doctor before taking this medication.
- Glaucoma;
- Heart disease, high blood pressure
- Diabetes;
- A thyroid condition;
- An eye injury or infection.
Geneyes are unknown to cause harm to an unborn child. If you plan to get pregnant or are already pregnant, tell your doctor. There is no way to know if tetrahydrozoline phthalmic can pass into the breastmilk or harm nursing babies. You should tell your doctor that you are breastfeeding a child.
How to take Geneyes?
Do not exceed the recommended dosage or duration. Use the recommended dose and do not exceed it. If you use the medicine too much or for too long, it can worsen symptoms and damage the blood vessels of your eye. Before using eye drops, wash your hands.
How to apply eye drops
- To create a pocket, tilt your head slightly back and gently pull down on your lower eyelid while looking away. Use a dropper that has its tip pointing downward, and squeeze out as soon as you take a breath to create space within.
- To prevent liquids from draining down your tear duct, close your eyes and press gently with your finger on the inner corner of your eye for approximately 1 minute.
- Only use the recommended number of drops.
Avoid touching the tip or placing it on the eye. If the dropper is contaminated, it can cause serious eye problems. If the liquid is discolored or contains particles, do not use it. Keep away from heat and moisture. Store at room temperature. Store at room temperature, away from moisture and heat. Keep your bottle tightly shut when not being used.
What happens if I miss the dose?
Geneyes can be used as needed, and you don't need to follow a schedule. Use the missed dose immediately if you have a regular schedule.If the next scheduled dose is approaching quickly, consider skipping any missed ones altogether.You should not take extra medication to compensate for a missed dose.
What happens if I overdose?
Overdoses of tetrahydrozoline ophthalmic are not dangerous.Should anyone accidently consume any medicines, contact emergency medical attention immediately or the Poison Help Line immediately at 1-800-222-1222. Geneyes should be kept out of the reach of young children. Some eye drops can be harmful to a child if they accidentally swallow or suck on the medicine.
What should be avoided?
Use this medicine only if you are not wearing contact lenses. Geneyes can contain a preservative, which may discolor contact lenses. After using the medicine, wait at least 15 minutes before you put in your contacts.
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. Inform your health care providers of all the medicines that you take, including prescriptions and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbs.
