What is Opti-clear?
Tetrahydrozoline acts as a vasoconstrictor. It reduces the redness of the eye by narrowing swollen vessels.
Opti-clear for the eyes is a temporary solution to minor redness, swelling, or drainage of the eye caused by minor irritations.opti-clear can also be used in other ways not mentioned in this guide.
Side effects of Opti-clear
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.
Opti-clear can cause serious side effects. If you experience:
- 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
Opti-clear side effects may 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.
Similar/related drugs
Phenylephrine for ophthalmic use, brimonidine for ophthalmic use, oxymetazoline for ophthalmic use, fluorometholone for ophthalmic use, naphazoline for ophthalmic
Warnings
Opti-clear provides temporary relief from minor irritations that cause minor redness and discomfort in the eyes.
If you experience eye pain or redness that persists or worsens, or if your vision changes, stop using opti clear and contact your doctor immediately.
Before you take this drug
If you have an allergy to opti-clear, then it is best not to use 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.
It is unknown if opti-clear can 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 ophthalmic can pass into breast milk or if a nursing infant could be harmed by it. You should tell your doctor if you're breastfeeding a child.
How to take Opti clear?
Do not exceed the recommended dosage or duration. Use the recommended dose and do not exceed it.overusing medication may worsen symptoms and harm blood vessels in the eyes, potentially increasing discomfort and damaging them permanently.before using eye drops, wash your hands.how to apply eye drops
- To create a pocket, tilt your head slightly back and pull your lower eyelid down. The tip of the dropper should be pointing down. Squeeze out a few drops by looking up and away.
- Close your eyes and press lightly on the inside corner of each eye for approximately one minute to prevent liquid from draining into your tear ducts.
- 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 opti-clear, as it is only used when necessary. If you have a regular schedule, take the missed dose as quickly as you can. If your next scheduled dose is due soon, skip any missed ones. You should not take extra medicine to compensate for a missed dose.
What happens if i overdose?
Overdoses of tetrahydrozoline are not dangerous. If anyone accidentally swallows the medication, seek emergency medical attention. You can also call poison help at 1-800-222-1222.
Opti-clear 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?
Take this medication only when not wearing contact lenses. Opti-clear contains a preservative that can discolor soft lenses. Wait 15 minutes after taking this medication before you put on your 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 healthcare provider about the medicines you take, including vitamins and herbal remedies.
