tetrahydrozoline (Altazine, Clarine, Eye-Sine, Geneyes, Mallazine, Opti-Clear, Visine, Tetrasine, Tyzine)

Indications

• relief of eye redness, burning, irritation, dry eyes caused by wind, sun, & other minor irritants

Contraindications

• do not use with contact lens
• wait at least 15 minutes before using contact lens

Dosage

• 1 drop in affected eye
• wait at least 5 minutes before a 2nd drop

Adverse effects

• burning, stinging, pain, or increased redness of the eye
• tearing or blurred vision
• nausea
• nervousness, dizziness, drowsiness
• insomnia
• headache
• palpitations
• hypertension
• hypersensitivity

Mechanism of action

• vasoconstrictor

More general terms

• vasoconstrictor agent or vasopressor

Component of

• polyethylene glycol/tetrahydrozoline/zinc sulfate
• polyvinyl alcohol/tetrahydrozoline
• polyethylene glycol/tetrahydrozoline
• glycerol/hydroxypropyl methylcellulose/polyethylene glycol/tetrahydrozoline/zinc sulfate
• dextran/polyethylene glycol/tetrahydrozoline
• tetrahydrozoline/zinc sulfate
• povidone/tetrahydrozoline
• glycerol/hydroxypropyl methylcellulose/polyethylene glycol/tetrahydrozoline
• dextran/polyethylene glycol/povidone/tetrahydrozoline