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Eye drops for the temporary relief of mild eye irritation for adults and children over 6 years of age.
Contains 10 ml.
It is a medicine formulated with tetryzoline that belongs to the group of decongestant medicines called sympathomimetics, which reduce eye congestion. It is therefore indicated for the temporary relief of mild eye irritation.
It comes in a 10 ml bottle.
It is indicated for use in adults and children over 6 years of age.
The recommended dosage varies according to the age of the patient. Specifically, it has been observed:
From 6 years of age: apply 1 or 2 drops in each eye 2 or 3 times a day according to need, up to a maximum of 4 times a day.
Children aged 2 to 6 years: use only under strict medical supervision.
Do not administer this medicine for more than one week.
Do not use Optispring:
In children under 2 years of age.
If you are allergic to tetryzoline or to any of the excipients.
If you have increased intraocular pressure (narrow-angle glaucoma).
If you have heart disease or high blood pressure (hypertension).
If you have a tumour in your adrenal glands (pheochromocytoma).
If you have an overactive thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism).
If you have insulin-controlled diabetes.
If you are being treated with antidepressants of the amino oxidase inhibitor class or other blood pressure raising drugs.
If you have dry rhinitis.
If you have inflammation of the cornea and conjunctival membrane of the eye (keratoconjunctivitis).
Optispring may cause side effects, as with all medicines. Specifically, the following have been observed:
Frequent: Eye irritation (pain, stinging, burning, visual disturbances.
Infrequent: burning of the mucous membrane of the eye, dryness of the eye, rebound redness, palpitations, headache, tremor, weakness, sweating and increased blood pressure.
Rare: blurred vision, irritation of the conjunctiva and dilation of the pupil (mydriasis).
Very rare: application site reactions (including ocular or periocular burning, erythema, irritation, oedema, pain and itching.
Frequency not known: increased lacrimation.
Prolonged and frequent use may cause dry eye syndrome.
The active substance in Optispring is tetryzoline. Each ml of eye drops contains 0.5 mg tetryzoline hydrochloride. The other excipients: boric acid (E-284), sodium borate, sodium chloride, edetate disodium, benzalkonium chloride and purified water.
This medicine is in the form of eye drops in an easy-to-use solution.
Wash hands before each use.
Read the package leaflet included with this medicine carefully. If you have any questions, you can consult our team of expert pharmacists.
The prices of non-prescription medicines are set by law. In our online pharmacy you can buy this medicine at a discount of 10%, which is the maximum allowed by law.
