Description
Trade name:
Visine AC
Compound:
Tetryzoline hydrochloride 0.05%
Zinc sulfate 0.25%
Auxiliary components:
boric acid, sodium chloride, disodium edetate dihydrate, 50% benzalkonium chloride solution, purified water.
Properties:
Tetryzoline is a sympathomimetic drug that stimulates alpha-adrenergic receptors of the sympathetic nervous system, but has little or no effect on alpha-adrenergic receptors. As a sympathomimetic amine, tetryzoline has a vasoconstrictor effect and reduces tissue edema.
Zinc sulfate has antimicrobial, astringent, drying and local anti-inflammatory effects.
Indications:
For temporary relief of discomfort and redness of the eyes with minor eye irritation. Relieves itching, burning, tearing due to pollen, dust, ragweed.
Method of administration and dosage:
The drug is applied locally.
Adults and children over 6 years of age are prescribed 1 or 2 drops in the affected eye up to 4 times a day.
For children under 6 years of age, use after consultation with a doctor.
Contraindications:
-angle-closure glaucoma;
-endothelial-epithelial dystrophy of the cornea;
– children under 2 years of age;
– hypersensitivity to the components of the drug.
The drug should be prescribed with caution to patients with severe cardiovascular diseases (coronary heart disease, arterial hypertension), pheochromocytoma, prostatic hyperplasia, hyperthyroidism, diabetes mellitus, porphyria, dry rhinitis, dry keratoconjunctivitis, glaucoma and to patients receiving MAO inhibitors or other drugs that can increase blood pressure.
Precautions:
Direct contact of the drug with soft contact lenses should be avoided due to possible impairment of their transparency.
Side effects:
From the visual organs: frequency unknown – increased lacrimation, pupil dilation.
General disorders and administration site conditions: Frequency not known – injection site reactions (including burning sensation in the eye, redness, irritation, swelling, pain, itching).
Storage method:
Store at a temperature of 15 to 25 degrees.
The contents of an opened bottle should be used within 4 weeks.
Package:
The cardboard box contains a 15 ml plastic dropper bottle and paper instructions.
