Otrivine Antistin Eye Drops are used to relieve the redness and itching of eyes due to allergies such as hayfever or house dust mites.
Otrivine Antistin is a dual action eye drop containing two active ingredients; Xylometazoline Hydrochloride (0.05%) a long acting vasoconstrictor and Antazoline Sulphate (0.5%) which is a H1 receptor antagonist.
Xylometazoline Hydrochloride reduces eye redn
Antazoline Sulphate has antihistaminic, anticholinergic and local anaesthetic properties. The primary mediator of inflammation in allergic conjunctivitis appears to be histamine. Antazoline reduces histamine induced responses including itching.
Directions for use:
- For local administration into the eye.
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Adults: 1 or 2 drops instilled 2 - 3 times a day.
- Otrivine Antistin Eye Drops should not be used for more than seven consecutive days.
- The dispenser remains sterile until the original closure is broken. Patients must be instructed to avoid allowing the tip of the dispensing container to contact the eye or surrounding structures as this may contaminate the solution.
- If more than one medication needs to be instilled in the eye, an interval of at least 5 minutes between application of the different medicinal products must be allowed. Shelf life is 28 days after opening.
