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Visine Totality

Generic name: tetrahydrozoline and zinc ophthalmic

Brand names: Irritation and Redness Relief, Visine A.C, Visine Multi-Symptom Relief, Visine Totality

Used for eye redness
Last updated November 3, 2026 0 views
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What is Visine Totality?

Tetrahydrozoline is a vasoconstrictor. It works by tightening swollen blood vessels in the eyes to reduce eye redness.

Zinc is a mineral that is used as an astringent to delicately clear proteins and mucus from the external surface of the eye.

Visine Totality (for the eyes) is a combination medicine used to relieve eye redness and pain caused by small eye inflammation.

Visine Totality may also be utilized for functions not provided in this medicine overview.

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Warnings

Visine Totality is for short-lived relief of small eye inflammation, or to clear mucus accumulation from the surface area of the eye.

Quit using Visine Totality and call your physician simultaneously if you have recurring or intensifying eye redness, eye pain, or vision modifications.

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Before taking this medicine

You need to not make use of Visine Totality if you are allergic to it.

Ask a doctor or pharmacologist if it is safe for you to take this medicine if you have various other clinical problems, specifically:

  • glaucoma;
  • cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure;
  • diabetic issues;
  • a thyroid condition; or
  • an eye injury or infection.

It is not known whether Visine Totality will hurt an expected infant. Inform your physician if you are expectant or plan to conceive while utilizing this medicine.

It is not recognized whether tetrahydrozoline and zinc ophthalmic passes into bust milk or if it can harm a nursing infant. Inform your doctor if you are breast-feeding an infant.

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Visine Totality side effects

Get emergency clinical help if you have any of these signs of an allergy: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Visine Totality may create severe negative effects. Stop using Visine Totality and call your medical professional at the same time if you have:

  • recurring or intensifying eye redness;
  • eye discomfort;
  • adjustments in your vision;
  • breast pain, fast or irregular heart price; or
  • extreme migraine, humming in your ears, anxiety, confusion, or sensation breathless.

Usual side effects of Visine Totality might include:

  • moderate burning or stinging of the eye;
  • obscured vision, watery eyes; or
  • dilated pupils.

This is not a full listing of negative effects and others may occur. Call your medical professional for medical advice regarding negative effects. You may report negative effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

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How should I use Visine Totality?

Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.

Using the medication too long or too often may worsen your symptoms and cause damage to the blood vessels in your eyes.

Wash your hands before using the eye drops.

To apply the eye drops:

  • Tilt your head back slightly and pull down your lower eyelid to create a small pocket. Hold the dropper above the eye with the tip down. Look up and away from the dropper and squeeze out a drop.
  • Close your eye and gently press your finger to the inside corner of the eye for about 1 minute, to keep the liquid from draining into your tear duct.
  • Use only the number of drops recommended.

Do not touch the tip of the eye dropper or place it directly on your eye. A contaminated dropper can infect your eye, which could lead to serious vision problems.

Do not use the eye drops if the liquid has changed colors or has particles in it.

Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Do not freeze. Keep the bottle tightly closed when not in use.

What happens if I miss a dose?

Since Visine Totality is utilized when required, you may not be on a dosing routine. If you are on a routine, make use of the missed dosage as quickly as you remember. Avoid the missed out on dose if it is practically time for your next arranged dose. Do not utilize additional medication to compose the missed dosage.

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What happens if I overdose?

An overdose of tetrahydrozoline and zinc ophthalmic is not anticipated to be harmful. Seek emergency medical focus or call the Poison Customer service at 1-800-222-1222 if anyone has actually accidentally ingested the drug.

Keep Visine Totality out of the reach of children. Particular eye drugs can cause significant medical issues in a young child who inadvertently sucks on or swallows medication from the eye dropper.

Do not utilize this drug while using get in touch with lenses. Visine Totality might include a preservative that can blemish soft contact lenses. Wait a minimum of 15 minutes after using this medication before placing in your call lenses.

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What other drugs will affect Visine Totality?

It is not most likely that drugs you take orally or infuse will certainly have an effect on tetrahydrozoline and zinc utilized in the eyes. Yet several medicines can connect with each other. Inform each of your healthcare providers regarding all medications you utilize, consisting of prescription and over the counter medications, vitamins, and organic items.

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Before you take this medicine: the information on this page is general and may not cover your personal circumstances. Read the label supplied with your medicine and ask a pharmacist or doctor if you are unsure, especially if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking other medicines or managing a long-term condition.
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