Optrex Brightening & Dazzling Eye Drops 10ml

Description

Optrex Brightening & Dazzling Eye Drops contain naphazoline hydrochloride with hamamelis (distilled witch hazel) water. Naphazoline narrows the small blood vessels on the surface of the eye, which temporarily reduces the appearance of redness so dull, tired-looking eyes look clearer. 10ml bottle for adults and children over 12, sold by Ways Pharmacy (UK).

Key facts

Active ingredient	Naphazoline hydrochloride, with hamamelis (distilled witch hazel) water
Format	Eye drops, 10ml bottle
Use	Short-term reduction in the appearance of redness in dull, tired-looking eyes
Age	Adults and children over 12 years
Dose	1 or 2 drops into each eye; no more than 4 times in any 24-hour period
Frequency	For occasional use — the drops are not intended for daily use
Contact lenses	Do not use while wearing, or just before wearing, soft contact lenses; wait 15 minutes after use before putting lenses in
Other ingredients	Aqua, boric acid, glycerine, disodium EDTA, polysorbate 80, sodium borate, didecyldimonium chloride
After opening	Use within 28 days

Who it is for

Adults and children over 12 who want short-term relief from the look of red, tired eyes.
People who want an occasional product rather than a daily lubricating drop for dry eye.

Not suitable for: Anyone allergic to any of the ingredients, and children under 12. Talk to your pharmacist or doctor before use if you have an eye disease such as glaucoma, have had eye surgery, are pregnant, take any other medicine, or are being treated for high blood pressure, depression, heart disease, diabetes or a thyroid disorder. Do not use the drops while wearing soft contact lenses.

How to use

Read the label and Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) before use. Wash and dry your hands and check that the bottle seal is intact.
Take out soft contact lenses before you use the drops.
Tilt your head back, gently pull the lower lid down and squeeze 1 or 2 drops into each eye. You can also close the eye, put 1 or 2 drops into the inner corner, then open and blink to spread them.
Do not use the drops more than 4 times in any 24-hour period, and do not use them every day.
Wait at least 15 minutes after using the drops before putting contact lenses back in.
Throw the bottle away 28 days after you first open it.

Frequently asked questions

How do the drops work?

Naphazoline hydrochloride is a vasoconstrictor. It narrows the small blood vessels on the surface of the eye, which reduces the appearance of redness.

Can I use them every day?

No. They are for occasional use only, and no more than 4 times in any 24-hour period.

Can children use them?

They are suitable for adults and children over 12 years. Do not use them in children under 12.

What about contact lenses?

Take soft lenses out before using the drops and wait at least 15 minutes before putting them back in.

How long can I keep the bottle once it is opened?

Use it within 28 days of first opening, then throw it away even if there are drops left.

What if my eyes stay red?

Stop using the drops and speak to a pharmacist, optician or doctor if the redness does not settle or gets worse, or if you have eye pain or a change in vision.

Safety and storage

For use in the eyes only. Do not let the dropper tip touch your eye or any other surface.
Do not use after the expiry date on the pack, or more than 28 days after opening.
Store the bottle tightly closed in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
Stop use and seek advice if you get eye pain, a change in vision, or redness that gets worse.
Keep out of the sight and reach of children.
Read the PIL. Report suspected side effects through the MHRA Yellow Card scheme.