What happens if I miss a dose?
Use the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose,
wait until then to use the medicine and skip the missed dose. Do not use extra
medicine to make up the missed dose.
What happens if I overdose?
An overdose of tetrahydrozoline ophthalmic is not likely to cause life-threatening
symptoms.
What should I avoid while using tetrahydrozoline ophthalmic?
Do not touch the dropper to any surface, including your eyes or hands. The dropper is
sterile. If it becomes contaminated, it could cause an infection in your eye.
Do not use any other eye medications that have not been prescribed or recommended
by your doctor.
Do not use tetrahydrozoline ophthalmic while wearing contact lenses. If you wear contact
lenses take them out or talk to your doctor before using the medication.
What are the possible side effects of tetrahydrozoline ophthalmic?
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these
signs of an allergic
reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Stop using tetrahydrozoline and call your doctor at once if you have any of these
serious side effects:
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severe burning, stinging, redness, or swelling of your nose;
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fast or pounding heartbeats; or
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increased blood pressure (severe headache, blurred vision,
trouble concentrating, chest pain, numbness, seizure).
Less serious side effects may include:
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Tell
your doctor about any unusual or bothersome side effects.
What other drugs will affect tetrahydrozoline ophthalmic?
Before using this medication, tell your doctor if you also use any of the following
drugs:
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an MAO inhibitor such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine
(Nardil), rasagiline (Azilect), selegiline (Eldepryl, Emsam), or tranylcypromine (Parnate); or
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a beta-blocker such as atenolol (Tenormin), labetalol
(Normodyne, Trandate), metoprolol (Lopressor, Toprol), propranolol (Inderal, InnoPran),
sotalol (Betapace), timolol (Blocadren), and others.
This is not a complete list and there may be other drugs that can
interact with tetrahydrozoline ophthalmic. Tell your doctor about all your prescription and
over-the-counter medications, vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other
doctors. Do not start a new medication without telling your doctor.
Where can I get more information?
Your pharmacist can provide more information about tetrahydrozoline ophthalmic.
Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children,
never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.
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