Oxymetazoline (Ophthalmic)

Brand Names : Visine L.R., OcuClear

Category

• Decongestant, ophthalmic

Description

Oxymetazoline (ox-i-met-AZ-oh-leen) is used to relieve redness due to minor eye irritations, such as those caused by colds, dust, wind, smog, pollen, swimming, or wearing contact lenses.

Oxymetazoline is available without a prescription; however, your doctor may have special instructions on the proper use of this medicine for your medical condition.

Oxymetazoline is available in the following dosage form:

Ophthalmic
• Ophthalmic solution (eye drops) (U.S. and Canada)

Brand Names

Some commonly used brand names are:

In the U.S. -

• Visine L.R.

In Canada -

• OcuClear