Visine Classic Gtt Opht without preservatives 10 monodos 0.5

What is Visine Classic and when is it used?

Visine Classic causes the fine blood vessels in the conjunctiva to constrict, thereby reducing the swelling of the irritated mucous membranes in the conjunctival sac. The effect occurs immediately after instillation in the eye and lasts for 4 to 6 hours.

Visine Classic is used to relieve slight irritation of the eyes. Irritant states can be caused, for example, by smoke, dust, chlorinated water in swimming pools, light, drafts, cosmetics or contact lenses. On the recommendation of a doctor, pharmacist or druggist, this preparation can also be used to relieve excessive tearing in allergic reactions.

When must Visine Classic not be used?

Visine Classic must not be used in children under the age of two, with known hypersensitivity (allergy) to one or more ingredients, in people suffering from angle-closure glaucoma (glaucoma) and irritation n of the eye caused by infections or foreign bodies.

Long-term use and overdose should be avoided.

When is caution required when using Visine Classic?

When using eye drops, the following should generally be observed: Sometimes redness or irritation is caused by more serious damage to the eye, such as infections, foreign bodies or mechanical, thermal or chemical effects on the cornea, which requires treatment by your doctor .

Visine Classic should only be used for mild, uncomplicated eye irritation. If there is no improvement within 72 hours, the irritation and/or redness persists or worsens, eye pain, visual disturbances such as a sudden change in your vision, the occurrence of "mosquito vision" or double vision or other symptoms occur, you should stop using the product and contact your doctor immediately.

Continuous use or excessive use of the product can lead to increased reddening of the eyes.

Using the product can lead to a temporary dilation of the pupils.

Patients suffering from diabetes, hyperthyroidism, high blood pressure, aneurysms or heart disease, as well as elderly people, should speak to their doctor, pharmacist or druggist before using Visine Classic.

Visine Classic can lead to blurred vision and increased sensitivity to light. The ability to drive and use tools or machines may therefore be impaired. Only when this impairment has subsided should you drive or operate machines.

Visine Classic eye drops in the dropper bottle contain 0.004 mg benzalkonium chloride per drop.

Benzalkonium chloride can be absorbed by soft contact lenses and can lead to discoloration of the contact lenses. You must remove your contact lenses before using this medicine and wait 15 minutes before putting them back in.

Benzalkonium chloride can also cause eye irritation, particularly if you have dry eyes or diseases of the cornea (the clear layer at the front of the eye). Contact your doctor if you have an unusual feeling, burning sensation or pain in the eye after using this medicine.

Visine Classic: Do not give this medicine to a child under 2 years of age because it contains boron and may later affect fertility.

Tell your doctor, pharmacist or pharmacist if you

• suffer from other diseases,
• have allergies or
• take other medicines (including those you bought yourself!) or use them externally!

Can Visine Classic be used during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?

If you are pregnant or want to become pregnant, or if you are breastfeeding, you should only use Visine Classic after consulting your doctor, pharmacist or druggist.

How do you use Visine Classic?

General information on use:

15 ml dropper bottle:

To avoid contamination of the solution in the bottle, the end of the drainer must not come into contact with anything (not even with the eye!). Always close the dropper bottle tightly after use.

Monodose:

In order to guarantee sterile application, a new monodose should be used for each application .

Usual dosage:

Unless otherwise prescribed by the doctor:

Adults: 1 - 2 drops 2 - 3 times a day in the conjunctival sac of the irritated eye.

The use and safety in children and adolescents have not yet been tested.

Observe the dosage given in the package leaflet or prescribed by the doctor. If you think the medicine is too weak or too strong, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or druggist.

If Visine Classic is accidentally swallowed, medical help should be sought immediately or the Swiss Toxicological Information Center (Tox Info Suisse) should be contacted.

What side effects can Visine Classic have?

The following side effects can occur when using Vis ine Classic:

Eye disorders:

Dilation of the pupil which may cause blurred vision, increased tearing.

General disorders and administration site conditions:

Burning sensation in and around the eyes, redness, irritation, swelling, pain and itching

Common (affects 1 to 10 users in 100)

Eye disorders:

Eye irritation (pain, stinging, burning) and visual impairment

If you notice side effects, contact your doctor, pharmacist or druggist. This also applies in particular to side effects that are not listed in this leaflet.

What else should be observed?

The medicinal product may only be used up to the date marked «EXP» on the container.

Use by after opening

Once the bottle has been opened, Visine Classic should not be used for longer than 4 weeks. Close the bottle tightly again immediately after use! An opened monodose is for immediate instillation and should not be used further. Throw away the remaining solution.

Storage instructions

Store at room temperature (15 - 25 °C).

Keep out of the reach of children!

Further information

The solution should be disposed of if the color has changed or the solution has become cloudy.

Your doctor, pharmacist or druggist can provide you with further information rogistin. These people have the detailed technical information.

What does Visine Classic contain?

1ml eye drops contain:

Active ingredients

0.5 mg tetryzoline hydrochloride

Excipients

Boric acid, borax, sodium chloride and water.

Visine Classic in the dropper bottle also contains benzalkonium chloride and sodium edetate.

Authorization number

25490, 56245 (Swissmedic)

Where can you get Visine Classic? Which packs are available?

In pharmacies and drugstores, without a doctor's prescription.

Drop bottle of 15 ml

10 monodoses of 0.5 ml

Authorization holder

Janssen-Cilag AG, Zug, ZG

This package leaflet was last checked by the drug authority (Swissmedic) in May 2020.