Oftan Metaoksedrin
Oftan Metaoksedrin eye drops dilate the pupil, lower eye pressure, and constrict blood vessels in the eye, used for pupil dilation and treating eye inflammations.
Form
silmätipat, liuos
Strength
100 mg/ml
Active Ingredient
Phenylephrine hydrochloride
Manufacturer
Santen Oy
How to Use
Dosage
One drop in one or both eyes 1-4 times a day; for pupil dilation, 1-2 drops in the eye.
Method
Wash hands, tilt your head back, pull down your lower eyelid, and drop in one drop. Close your eye and press the inner corner for about one minute to prevent medicine draining.
Important
Maximum 4 drops per day for general use; for pupil dilation, the dose can be repeated if needed after about one hour.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Temporary stinging in the eyes
- •Blurred vision
- •Light sensitivity
- •Red eyes
- •Eye pain
- •Watery eyes
- •Increased blood pressure
- •Palpitations (fast or strong heartbeat)
- •Increased or decreased heart rate
- •Extra heartbeats
- •Headache
- •Tremors
- •Sweating
- •Pale or cold skin (due to blood vessel constriction)
RARE
- •Allergic reactions
- •Increased eye pressure
- •Corneal inflammation (after stopping use)
- •Pupil constriction (after stopping use)
Important Warnings
- Do not use if you are allergic to phenylephrine or any other ingredients in this medicine.
- Do not use if you have narrow-angle glaucoma.
- Be especially careful if you are elderly, as older people are more sensitive to the medicine's side effects.
- Talk to your doctor if you have high blood pressure, severe heart problems, diabetes, atherosclerosis, or an overactive thyroid.
- Tell your doctor about other medicines you are taking, as Oftan Metaoksedrin can react especially with some antidepressants or MAO inhibitors.
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- Not recommended during pregnancy; consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding or planning a pregnancy.
- The medicine may cause temporary light sensitivity and blurred vision, which can affect your ability to drive or operate machinery.
- Remove contact lenses before using the drops and wait at least 15 minutes before reinserting them.
- Benzalkonium chloride may irritate eyes, especially if you have dry eyes or corneal conditions; consult your doctor if you experience discomfort.
- Not recommended for children.