Otrivine Antistin Eye Drops (10ml) [P]

Otrivine Antistin eye drops are for temporary relief of redness and itching of the eye due to seasonal and perennial allergies such as hay fever, or allergy due to house dust –   Otrivine Antistin Eye Drops are a combination of a decongestant and an anti-allergic agent.   These eye drops contain two active ingredients, xylometazoline hydrochloride (0.05% w/v)   and antazoline sulphate (0.05% w/v). They   also contain benzalkonium chloride, boric acid, disodium edetate, sodium tetraborate and water.   What your eye drops are for For temporary relief of redness and itching of the eye caused by seasonal and perennial allergies such as hay fever and house dust allergy.   Before you use your eye drops Do not use these eye drops if you wear contact lenses of any type or if you are
allergic to any of the constituents of the drops.   Consult your doctor before you use the drops if:   You are pregnant or breast-feeding You have been treated for eye disease or have had eye surgery before You suffer from dry eyes You suffer, or have suffered, from glaucoma You are taking, or in the last 14 days have taken monoamine oxidase inhibitors Consult either your doctor or pharmacist before you use the drops if:   You are currently receiving medication from your doctor You suffer from high blood pressure, a heart condition, a thyroid problem or diabetes How much to use The usual dosage is: Adults: One or two drops in each eye, two or three times each day Elderly and children over 5 years: One drop in each eye, two or three times each day   These drops are not
recommended for use in children under the age of 5 years.   How to use your eye drops   Wash your hands Remove cap from bottle and hold Tilt your head backwards Rest one hand on   your cheek and gently pull down your lower eye lid Look upward Squeeze the bottle to release one or two drops into the eye Close your eyelid for a short time Repeat for the other eye Note: Do not touch your eye with the tip of the dropper Follow the instructions carefully. If there is anything you do not understand, ask your pharmacist.   Side effects which may occur Unwanted side effects such as a stinging sensation on insertion of the drops can occur in some people. Very occasionally other effects such as blurred vision, headache, drowsiness and increased redness of the eye have been reported. In certain
sensitive individuals systemic effects may occur and can include irregular heart beat, headache, paleness and sweating.   Rebound congestion may follow prolonged frequent use   If you experience any pain, changes in vision, continued redness of the eye or if any unwanted effects worsen or last for more that 48 hours, consult your doctor.   If the product is accidentally swallowed consult a doctor   Storage of the eye drops Do not use the eye drops after the expiry date shown on the bottle (EXP) Do not use the eye drops for longer than one month after opening the bottle Do not store above 25°C Keep all medicines safely away from children This leaflet applies only to Otrivine Antistin Eye Drops and not to any other eye drops product