Oxymetazoline : Before Using - Visine L.R., OcuClear

Oxymetazoline - Ophthalmic

Brand Names

Visine L.R., OcuClear Oxymetazoline *** Before Using *** How to Use *** Fore Safe Use *** Side Effects

Before Using

If you are taking this drug without a prescription, carefully read and follow any precautions on the label. For ophthalmic oxymetazoline, the following must be considered

Allergic reaction

Tell your family doctor if you have any unusual or allergy to oxymetazoline or to any other decongestant using in the eye. Also tell your health care provider if you are allergic to any other substances, such as preservatives.

Pregnancy care

Ophthalmic oxymetazoline may be absorbed into the body. However, studies on effects in pregnancy have not been done in either humans or pets.

Breast-feeding problem

Oxymetazoline may be absorbed into the body. However, oxymetazoline has not been shown to cause problems in nursing babies.

Use for Children

Check with your family doctor before using oxymetazoline eye drops in child up to 6 years of age. Eye redness in child can occur with illnesses, such as allergies, fevers, colds and measles, that may require medical attention.

Elderly care

Many medication have not been studied specifically in elderly people. Therefore, it may not be known whether they work exactly the same way they do in adults people or if they cause various side effects or problems in elderly people. There is no special info comparing use of oxymetazoline in the elderly with use in other age groups.

Drug interactions

Although certain medication must not be using together at all, in other cases two various medication may be using together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your family doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. Tell your health care provider if you are using any other prescription or nonprescription - over-the-counter "OTC " drug.

Other Information for using

The presence of other medical problems may effect the use of ophthalmic oxymetazoline. Make sure you tell your family doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:

Eye disease, infection, or injury This drug may mask the symptoms of these conditions

Heart or blood vessel disease
High blood pressure
Overactive thyroid If absorbed into the body, this drug may cause side effects that may make the medical problem worse

Use of soft contact lenses Because of the preservative in this drug, some eye conditions may get worse if this drug is using on top of soft contact lenses