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Itching and redness relief

Generic name: [TET-ra-hye-DROZ-oh-leen-and-ZINK-off-THAL-mik]tetrahydrozoline and zinc ophthalmic

Brand names: Irritation and Redness Relief, Visine Multi-Symptom Relief, Visine Totality
Ophthalmic decongestants and antihistamines

What is Itching and redness relief?

Tetrahydrozoline acts as a vasoconstrictor. Reduce eye redness by constricting swollen vessels. Zinc, a mineral, is used to remove mucus and proteins from the surface of the eyes.

The combination medicine Irritation and Redness Relief is used to relieve minor eye irritation-induced redness and discomfort. This medication guide does not list all possible uses for irritation and redness relief.

Side effects of Itching and 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.

Irritation and redness Relief can cause serious side effects. Irritation and 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.
  • Experience difficulty breathing, suffering a severe headache or hearing buzzing in the ears?

Side effects of irritation and 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. The FDA can be contacted at 1-800-FDA-1088 to report side effects.

Warnings

The Irritation and Redness Relief helps to relieve minor irritation or mucus accumulation on the surface of the eyes. If you experience eye pain or redness that persists or worsens, call your doctor immediately.

Before you take this drug

If you have an allergy to the product, do not use Irritation & Redness Relief.

If you have other medical conditions or concerns, check with your physician or pharmacist whether taking this medicine will be safe for you.

  • Glaucoma;
  • Heart disease, high blood pressure
  • Diabetes;
  • A thyroid disorder,
  • An eye injury or infection.

Irritation and redness Relief is not known to harm an unborn child. If you plan to get pregnant or are already pregnant, tell your doctor. There is no way to know if tetrahydrozoline zinc ophthalmic will pass into breast milk or if a nursing infant could be harmed. You should tell your doctor if a child is breastfed.

How to take Itching and 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

  • To make a pocket, tilt your head slightly back and pull down on your lower eyelid until its tip touches the dropper pointing downwards. To do this, the dropper must point downward. 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.

Store away from moisture or heat at room temperature. 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?

You may not have a schedule for Irritation and Redness Relief, as it is used only when necessary.If your regimen requires taking regular dosage, take the missed dose immediately upon remembering. If your next scheduled dosage is imminent, however, skip it and wait to take your next scheduled dose instead. You should not take extra medicine to compensate for a missed dose.

What happens if I overdose?

Overdoses of zinc and tetrahydrozoline ophthalmic are not dangerous. If anyone accidentally swallows the medication, seek emergency medical attention. You can also call Poison Help at 1-800-222-1222.

Keep Irritation and Redness Relief away from children. Some eye drops can cause serious health problems if a child accidentally swallows or sucks the medicine.

What should be avoided?

This medication should not be used while wearing contact lenses. The preservative in Irritation & Redness Relief can cause soft contact lenses to discolor. Wait 15 minutes after taking this medication before you put in your soft contact lenses.

Interaction with other drug

Other drugs that you may take orally or even inject are unlikely to have any effect on the tetrahydrozoline or zinc used for your eyes. Many drugs interact with each other. Inform your healthcare provider about the medicines you take, including any prescription or over-the-counter medications, vitamins, and herbal remedies.