What it is used for
- Temporary relief of itchy, red eyes from seasonal or persistent allergy
- Relief of congestion and inflammation in allergic conjunctivitis as part of a combination eye drop
How it is used
- Use the drops as the leaflet or clinician advises and only for short-term relief
- Wash your hands, remove contact lenses and do not touch the bottle tip to the eye or fingers
- Place the drop in the lower-eyelid pocket, close the eye and press gently at the inner corner to reduce absorption
- Leave the interval advised by the pharmacist between this and another eye drop
- Do not share the bottle and discard it after the post-opening period stated in the leaflet
Possible side effects
- Stinging, burning or temporary blurred vision
- Slight pupil enlargement or dry eye
- Headache or sleepiness
- Palpitations, raised blood pressure or dizziness if the decongestant ingredient is absorbed
- Rarely, severe allergy or increased eye redness
Who should not use it
- Allergy to antazoline, its companion active ingredient or any component
- Narrow-angle glaucoma
- Wearing contact lenses during use
- Use of monoamine-oxidase inhibitors or the recent period after stopping them when the drops contain a decongestant
Before and while using it
- Eye pain, light sensitivity, discharge, injury or a change in sight needs examination rather than self-treatment
- Do not use for a prolonged period because a decongestant can cause rebound or worsening redness
- Ask a clinician first if you have heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, an overactive thyroid or difficulty urinating
- Stop and seek advice if redness worsens or symptoms do not improve within the leaflet's short treatment period
- Do not drive until any blurred vision has cleared
Medicine interactions
- Monoamine-oxidase inhibitors and some antidepressants can increase the decongestant's heart and blood-pressure effects
- Blood-pressure medicines, stimulants and other decongestants need pharmacist review
- Separate it from other eye drops as directed by a clinician or pharmacist
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Information is limited; ask a clinician or pharmacist before use in pregnancy or breastfeeding and avoid prolonged use
How to store it
- Keep the bottle closed as the leaflet directs, away from light and children's reach; do not use if the solution changes appearance
Get medical help straight away if
- Your face, lips or tongue swell, or you find it hard to breathe.
- You get a severe rash, blistering or peeling skin.
- A side effect worries you or doesn’t go away: contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Questions about this medicine?
Talk to a doctor by video, or send your question by text.
Source: Standard international medicine references
This guide is general information and doesn’t replace advice from your doctor or pharmacist. Don’t start, stop or change a medicine without asking them, and always read the leaflet in the pack.