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Tetrahydrozoline - ophth

(teh-truh-hi-droze-oh-leen)

common brand names: Clarif-Eye, Murine Plus, Opti-Clear, Visine

Altazine Usage: it tablet is used in eye to relieve redness, burning & irritation due to dry eyes, allergies or minor irritations.

How to use Altazine: this medication is for use in eye as directed. One or two drops are placed in the affected eyes up to four times day. Apply eye drops as follows: Wash hands 1st. To avoid contamination, be careful not to touch the dropper or let it touch your eye. Shake eye drops well before using. Tilt your head back, gaze upward and pull down the lower eyelid to make a pouch. Place dropper directly over eye & administer prescribed number of drops. see downward & gently close your eye for 1 to 2 minutes. Place one finger at corner of eye near nose & apply gentle pressure. this will prevent the drug from draining away from the eye. Try not to blink & do not rub the eye. do not rinse the dropper. Wash hands after use. If you are using another kind of eye drop, wait at least five minutes before applying other medications.

Altazine side effects: this medication may temporarily sting or burn youre eye for minute or two when first applied. If this continues or becomes bothersome, inform youre physician. Vision may be temporarily blurred or unstable for few minutes after applying eye drops. Use caution if driving or performing duties requiring clear vision. Notify youre doctor if you develop: skin rash, eye pain, swelling in or around the eyes, vision problems. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or healthcare professional.

Altazine Precautions: Tell some your physician if you have: other illnesses, allergies (especially drug allergies). it med should be used with caution during pregnancy or while breast-feeding. Discuss the risks and benefits with your healthcare professional.

Altazine med interactions: Tell your pharmacist of any over-the-counter or prescription medication you may use, including: other eye medications. do not start or stop any medicine without physician or pharmacist approval.

Altazine Overdose: If overdose is suspected, contact you're local poison control center or emergency room immediately. this medicine may be harmful if swallowed.

Altazine special notes: If condition for which this was prescribed does not improve or becomes worse after a some days, consult your doctor.

If you missed Altazine dose: If you miss dose, apply it as soon as remembered; do not apply it if it is near time for next dose, instead, skip missed dose & resume your usual dosing schedule. do not 'double-up' the dose to catch up.

Altazine Storage: Close container tightly after each use. Store at room temperature between 59 & 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C) away from heat & light. Discard it if the solution turns brown, cloudy or contains particles.

Active Ingredients : Tetrahydrozoline