Oxymetazoline : How to Use - Visine L.R., OcuClear

Oxymetazoline - Ophthalmic

Brand Names

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

How to Use

Do not use oxymetazoline ophthalmic solution if it becomes cloudy or changes color.

To use:

First, wash your hands. With the middle finger, apply pressure to the inside corner of the eye - and continue to apply pressure for 1 or 2 minutes after the drug has been placed in the eye. Tilt the head back and with the index finger of the same hand, pull the lower eyelid away from the eye to form a pouch. Drop the drug into the pouch and gently close the eyes. Do not blink. Keep the eyes closed for 1 or 2 minutes to allow the drug to be absorbed.
To keep the drug as germ-free as possible, do not touch the applicator tip to any surface - including the eye. Always keep the container tightly closed.

Use this drug only as directed . Do not use more of it, do not use it more often and do not use it for more than 72 hours, unless otherwise directed by your family doctor. To do so may make your eye irritation worse and may also increase the risk of side effects.

Dosage

The dose of ophthalmic oxymetazoline will be various for various diseaseds Follow your family doctor's orders or the directions on the label . The following information includes only the average doses of ophthalmic oxymetazoline If your dose is various, do not change it unless your family doctor tells you to do so.

For ophthalmic solution - eye drops dosage form:
- For eye redness:
  - Adults and children 6 years of age and older Use 1 drop in the eye every six hours.
  - Children up to 6 years of age Use and dose must be determined by your family doctor.

Storage To store this drug:

Keep out of the reach of children.
Store away from heat and direct light.
Keep the drug from freezing.
Do not keep outdated drug or drug no longer needed. Be sure that any discarded drug is out of the reach of children.