Clarine Opht
Generic Name: TETRAHYDROZOLINE - OPHTHALMIC
Pronounced: (TEH-truh-hi-DROZE-oh-leen)
Clarine Opht Uses
Tetrahydrozoline is a decongestant used to relieve redness
in the eyes caused by minor eye irritations (e.g., smog, swimming, dust, or
smoke). It belongs to a class of drugs known as sympathomimetic amines. It
works by temporarily narrowing the blood vessels in the eye.
How To Use Clarine Opht
To apply eye drops, wash your hands first. To avoid
contamination, do not touch the dropper tip or let it touch your eye or any
other surface. Remove contact lenses before applying the eye drops. Wait at
least 10 minutes after using this medication before inserting contact
lenses.
Before using, check this product visually. Do not use if
the liquid has changed color or is cloudy. Discard the medication away from
children and pets.
Use this medication in the affected eye(s) up to 4 times a
day as needed or as directed by your doctor.
Tilt your head back, look upward, and pull down the lower
eyelid to make a pouch. Hold the dropper directly over the eye and place 1 drop
into the pouch. Look downward and gently close your eyes for 1 to 2 minutes.
Place one finger at the corner of the eye near the nose and apply gentle
pressure. This will prevent the medication from draining away from the eye. Try
not to blink and do not rub the eye. Repeat these steps if your dose is for
more than 1 drop and for the other eye if so directed.
Do not rinse the dropper. Replace the dropper cap tightly
after each use. If you are using another kind of eye medication (e.g., drops or
ointments), wait at least 5 minutes before applying other medications. Use eye
drops before eye ointments to allow the eye drops to enter the
eye.
Overuse of this type of medication may result in increased
eye redness (rebound effect when drug wears off). If this occurs, tell your
doctor. Do not use this medication for longer than 3 to 4 days at a
time.
If your condition persists or worsens after 72 hours, or
if you think you may have a serious medical problem, stop using this medication
and seek immediate medical attention.
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