Visin eye drops - effective and quick help

The drug "Vizin" (eye drops) refers to the drugs group of sympathomimetics, which are used in ophthalmology. This tool has a local vasoconstrictive and anti-edematous effect, the effect of its use comes in a couple of minutes. The substance almost does not enter the systemic circulation.

Vizin drops are a colorless liquid, the main active ingredient of which is tetrizoline hydrochloride, sodium chloride, disodium edetate, boric acid, benzalkonium chloride, sodium borate and purified water are used as auxiliary substances. Each bottle has a drip device, which greatly facilitates the use of this drug.

The drug "Vizin" for the eyes is a sympathomimetic drug, it causes the activation of alpha-adrenoreceptors, but practically has no effect on the beta-adrenergic receptors of the nervous sympathetic system. This drug has a vasoconstrictive effect and thereby reduces the edema of tissues. A few minutes after its introduction, there is a tangible effect, which lasts from 4 to 8 hours.

"Vizin" (eye drops) - indications for use

The drug can be used for adults and children after two years. It is effective in hyperemia of the conjunctiva. It is used to relieve edema caused by food allergies or from external factors such as dust, smoke, light, various cosmetics, chlorinated water, contact lenses, and other chemical and physical stimuli.

If "Vizin" (eye drops) is used for children aged 2-6 years, then treatment should be carried out under the supervision of a doctor.

Contraindications for use

- this medication should not be administered to children under two years of age;

- in the presence of high sensitivity to the components of the drug "Vizin";

- if the patient has endothelial-epithelial dystrophy of the cornea or a closed-angle glaucoma.

Care must be taken to use the drug "Vizin" (eye drops) to people who have severe cardiovascular diseases, such as arrhythmia, ischemic heart disease, aneurysm, arterial hypertension. The drug is not prescribed in the presence of hyperthyroidism, pheochromocytoma, diabetes mellitus, people receiving monoamine oxidase inhibitors or agents that can increase blood pressure.

Method of administration and recommended doses

The drug is injected 1-2 drops into the diseased eye 2 to 3 times a day. Usually treatment is prescribed for 4 days, longer use of the drug "Vizin" is not recommended.

Possible side effects

Very rarely, a burning sensation and reddening of the eyes can occur , as well as minor pain and tingling in the eye, blurred vision, dilated pupil and irritation of the conjunctiva. If these symptoms appear, consult a doctor.

With established contact lenses, drops are not acceptable. To do this, you need to remove the lens and install them can be 15-20 minutes after the drug was administered.

This drug is used in the presence of minor irritation. If you did not feel relief in two days, you should see a doctor. If there are sharp pains in the eyes or suddenly appear floating spots, pain from getting into the eyes of light, then you must immediately stop taking the drug and go to the doctor. You can not use this remedy if the redness and irritation of the eyes are caused by the ingress of a foreign body or infection, as well as when getting a chemical injury to the cornea.

The recommended storage temperature for Vizin drops should not be above 30 ° C.

Do not allow prolonged use of this drug, as it is addictive, which in turn can lead to undesirable consequences.