What is Visine/Tetrahydrozoline - non Rx used for?

This medicine is used to relieve eye redness due to minor eye irritation. It also may be used to protect against further irritation or to relieve dryness of eyes.

If you have any questions about your medicine, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider. This medicine is only to be used by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not give it to others. This information is advisory only. It does not contain all information about this medicine. If you have any questions about your medicine, ask your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider.

How should Visine/Tetrahydrozoline - non Rx be stored?

Store 59 and 86 degrees F. Keep away from heat or flame. Do no freeze.

General drug information:

When should Visine/Tetrahydrozoline - non Rx not be taken?

Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to any ingredient in this medicine you have glaucoma

What precautions should I follow when taking Visine/Tetrahydrozoline - non Rx?

Before using this medicine, tell your health care provider about any of the following: if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine if you have any other medical condition

What special warning(s) should I be aware of when taking Visine/Tetrahydrozoline - non Rx?

Before using this medicine, consult your health care provider if you have glaucoma, if changes in vision occur, if you feel eye pain, if the condition persists or worsens

What are the side effects of Visine/Tetrahydrozoline - non Rx?

Most severe:  Eye pain; changes in vision.

Most common: Burning sensation in the eye

Other: None

How should I take Visine/Tetrahydrozoline - non Rx?

How much medicine you take and how often you take it depends on many factors, including the condition being treated and the age and weight of the patient. If you have any questions about the amount and/or frequency of the medicine you are taking, talk with your health care provider. Remove contact lenses before using this medicine. Do not use this medicine if the medicine seal is broken or missing. If you experience eye pain, changes in vision, continued redness or irritation of the eye, or if the condition worsens or continues for more than 72 hours, stop using this medicine and talk with your doctor. Overuse of this medicine may cause increased eye redness. Do not use this medicine if the solution changes color or becomes cloudy. To avoid contamination, do not touch the tip of the container to any surface. Be sure to replace cap after using. Do not stop taking this medicine without checking with your health care provider. Patients with previous medical conditions should talk with their health care provider before taking this medicine. Do not take any other over-the-counter or prescription medications without talking with your health care provider.