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What you need to know before you use Otrivine Antistin Eye Drops
Do not use Otrivine-Antistin:
– if you are allergic to xylometazoline hydrochloride or antazoline sulphate or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6)
– if you have a condition called narrow angle glaucoma
– if you wear contact lenses of any type
– if you are taking, or in the last 14 days have taken, one of a group of antidepressant drugs called monoamineoxidase inhibitors.
Warnings and precautions
Talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse before using Otrivine-Antistin:
– if you have high blood pressure, a heart condition (e.g. long QT syndrome), a thyroid problem or diabetes
– if you are pregnant or breast-feeding
– if you suffer from dry eyes
– if you have diffi culty in urinating (passing water)
– if you have an adrenal tumour (phaeochromocytoma).
Children and adolescents
Do not give this medicine to children younger than 12 years of age due to possible systemic effects (see also Otrivine-Antistin contains boric acid).
Other medicines and Otrivine-Antistin
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are using, have recently used or might use any other medicines.
Tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following:
– Any drugs which may cause drowsiness including some painkillers, sedatives, alcohol and antipsychotics
– Atropine and some antidepressants
– Digoxin and some other drugs used for high blood pressure or anxiety such as atenolol and propranolol
– If you are going to have an anaesthetic you should tell your doctor you are using
Otrivine-Antistin.
Your doctor will know which medicines should be avoided whilst using OtrivineAntistin.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding
If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.
Driving and using machines
Some people may experience blurred vision after using Otrivine-Antistin.
If you are affected, you should not drive or use machinery.
Otrivine-Antistin contains benzalkonium chloride
This medicine contains 2.8 micrograms benzalkonium chloride in each drop, which is equivalent to 0.1 mg/ml.
Benzalkonium chloride may cause eye irritation, especially if you have dry eyes or disorders of the cornea (the clear layer at the front of the eye). If you feel abnormal eye sensation, stinging or pain in the eye after using this medicine, talk to your doctor.
Otrivine-Antistin contains boric acid
Do not give to a child less than 2 years old as this medicine contains boron and may impair fertility in the future.