Description

This medicine is sold by Welfare Pharmacy at the professional discretion of a pharmacist.

Please note that you may need to be in to sign for this delivery.

We need to ensure that this medicine is suitable for the person it is intended for. Therefore our pharmacist may be required to contact you by phone to find out some additional information. If they are unable to speak to you when required your order may be delayed or the pharmacy medicine part of your order cancelled.

Please ensure your contact details are correct before ordering this medicine.

Modern living can take its toll on our eyes. Dusty, smoky atmospheres, air conditioning, driving, glare and close work can make your eyes feel sore and irritated. Optrex Sore Eye Drops are cooling and mildly astringent bringing effective relief for sore, irritated eyes.

• Soothe and cleanse
• Cooling action
• Use as often as required

Suitable for

It is suitable for adult and children.

How to use

For external use only. To be used in the eye(s) only.

Adults and children: Gently squeeze 1 or 2 drops into each eye. Use as often as required.

1. Check the seal is not broken before first use.
2. Wash and dry your hands.
3. Remove the plastic cap from the eye drop tip.
4. Tilt your head back while seated or lie down on your back.
5. Gently pull the lower eyelid downwards and look up.
6. Place the tip of the bottle close to your eye. Squeeze the bottle and let one drop fall into the space between the lower eyelid and the eye. Take care that the tip of the bottle does not touch your eye, the skin around your eye or your fingers.
7. Close your eye for a moment.
8. When both eyes are to be treated, repeat for the other eye.
9. Replace the cap straight away.

Whilst applying the drops, do not

• breathe on or touch the dropper nozzle
• touch the eyes or eyelids with the dropper nozzle
• share your eye drops with anyone else

Do not use whilst or just before wearing contact lenses.

Hazards and Cautions

Avoid contact with soft contact lenses. Remove contact lenses prior to application and wait at least 15 minutes before re-insertion. Known to discolour soft contact lenses.

May cause eye irritation.

Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have an underlying medical condition, are taking any other medication or complementary therapy, or if symptoms persist.

Seek advice before using if you are breast feeding, pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or suffer from allergies.

Possible side effects

Allergic reaction such as itching or rashes.

Storage

Store below 25°C.

Once opened, the drops should be discarded within 28 days. The preservative can only keep them sterile for a limited time.

Active ingredients

Hamamelis Virginiana (Distilled Witch Hazel BPC 13% v/v).