Azolin eye drops

Active Ingredients

Tetrahydrozoline HCL 0.05%.

Indications

Therapeutic Activity: For the relief of mild ocular irritation caused by various factors such as smoke, dust, pollen, etc.

Instructions

Do not swallow! This medicine is intended for external use only.

Directions for Use: Wash your hands thoroughly. Tilt back your head or lie down on a bed and with the aid of a finger pull the lower eyelid away slightly from the eye. Instill the medicine into the gap and keep your eyes closed for 1-2 minutes. Try not to blink. If you think that the drops did not enter the eye, instill another drop. Any spillage should be wiped from the face with a tissue.

In order to prevent contamination, keep the bottle well closed when not in use and avoid touching the dropper bottle top on any surfaces including the fingers or the eyes.

Dosage: 1-2 drops 3 times a day or as directed by your doctor.

Dosage for children: Children under 6 years of age should only use this preparation on the recommendation of a doctor. If there is no improvement in your condition within 3 days, discontinue use and consult your doctor.

Complete the course of treatment as instructed by the doctor. Even if there is an improvement in your health, do not discontinue use of this medicine before consulting your doctor.

This product is not suited for treating eye infections.

Do not use this product more than 1 month after the bottle has been opened.

Warnings

Do not use Azolin eye drops if you have a known sensitivity to any of its ingredients or if it changes color and becomes cloudy.

Do not take this medicine without first consulting a doctor if you are pregnant (first or last trimester) or nursing or if you suffer from a heart complaint or high blood pressure or glaucoma. Do not use this preparation frequently or for extended periods of time without first consulting your doctor.

The product contains the preservative Benzalkonium Chloride that could be absorbed by soft contact lenses. This product should not be used if you wear soft contact lenses. The lenses should be removed before using the product and should only be replaced 15 minutes following application of the medication to the eyes.

If you are taking another drug concomitantly or if you have just finished treatment with another medicine, inform the attending doctor to prevent hazards or lack of efficacy arising from drug interactions.

Please do not consider this information as an alternative to consulting your physician or pharmacist.

For further information on instructions for use, risks and side effects, please read the patient package insert and consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Read the patient package insert carefully before starting to take any medication.