Tetrahydrozoline Ophthalmic (Visine, Murine Plus, Eyesine)

Category:

  • Ophthalmic

Description:

  • Ophthalmic decongestant

Indications:

  • Ocular congestion, irritation, itching

Contraindications:

  • Narrow-angle glaucoma

Precautions:

  • Pregnancy category C

  • Severe hypertension, diabetes,

  • Hyperthyroidism, severe arteriosclerosis, cardiac disease

  • Infants

Adverse Reactions (Side Effects):

  • EENT: blurred vision, conjunctival allergy, lacrimation, stinging

Dosage:

Administered ophthalmically

  • Adult:            

    • OPTHT instill 1-2 drops into affected eye up to 4 times daily

 

Source: Operational Medicine 2001,  Health Care in Military Settings, NAVMED P-5139, May 1, 2001, Bureau of Medicine and Surgery, Department of the Navy, 2300 E Street NW, Washington, D.C., 20372-5300  

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