Optolin Eye Drop

Navigating your medication can sometimes be challenging. This page addresses common questions and provides detailed information about Optolin Eye Drop, including its uses, how to take it correctly, what side effects might occur, and important advice on managing your treatment effectively. We aim to make understanding Optolin Eye Drop as clear and straightforward as possible for you.

MRP: ₹ 34
Packing: 5.0 ml in 1 bottle
Salt Combination: Oxymetazoline (0.025% w/v)
Brand: Chethana Pharmaceuticals
Uses: Nasal congestion (blocked nose),Uveitis,Pupil dilation,Conjunctivitis,Eye Irritation

Description

Optolin Eye Drop is a medicine used to treat nasal congestion (blocked nose) caused by the common cold or flu, hay fever, and other allergies
It narrows blood vessels in your nose to relieve nasal congestion and blockage
Optolin Eye Drop should be used as you have been advised by your doctor
It provides only temporary relief but do not use it more often or for longer than recommended
Normally you should blow your nose gently before using it, keep one nostril closed while applying the medicine into the other and then sniff hard to make sure it reaches deep into the nose
Then repeat for the other nostril
It provides relief very quickly and can last for several hours
If you Use this Optolin Eye Drop too often or for too long, it may worsen your symptoms rather than improve them.
The most common side effects are irritation or discomfort to the nose and sneezing
These are usually mild but if they bother you or do not go away, your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing them.
It is generally a safe medicine but, before taking it, talk to your doctor about any health problems you have such as heart problems or high blood pressure (hypertension) or overactive thyroid gland or glaucoma or prostate enlargement
Let your doctor know about any other medicines you are taking to make sure you are safe
Ask your doctor for advice before using this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Cautions

Liver:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: There is limited information available on the use of Optolin Eye Drop in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: There is limited information available on the use of Optolin Eye Drop in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Driving:	SAFE: Optolin Eye Drop does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Breast feeding:	SAFE IF PRESCRIBED: Optolin Eye Drop is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.^To reduce the amount of Optolin Eye Drop that reaches the breastmilk, remove the excess solution with an absorbent tissue.
Pregnency:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Optolin Eye Drop may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Optolin Eye Drop. Please consult your doctor.
Drug Action:	Sympathomimetics- Alpha-1 (Nasal)
Therapeutic class:	OPHTHAL
Habit Forming:	No
Chemical Class:	Imidazole Derivative