How does it work?

Antazoline is an anti-histamine. It acts by blocking the action of histamine which is a chemical that is released when an allergic response occurs. Histamine is the chemical in the body that causes the symptoms of an allergic reaction. These can include inflammation of the skin, airways or tissues, rashes, itching of the skin, eyes or nose, nasal congestion and narrowing of the airways. Xylometazoline acts on receptors in the walls of blood vessels causing them to narrow. As a result, less blood travels through the vessels to the eye. This works to prevents histamine from entering the eye membrane by restricting the blood flow. It also helps decrease the appearance of red eye caused by dilated blood vessels. Antazoline and xylometazoline are used in combination as eye drops so that they can act directly where they are needed. By blocking the actions of histamine in the eye, antazoline prevents and relieves the typical symptoms of eye allergies such as itch, swelling and mucus secretion. By decreasing blood supply to the eye, xylometazoline helps prevent excess histamine reaching the eye and reduces eye redness.

What is it used for?

Eye allergies

Warning!

Acute glaucoma may be caused by some antimuscarinics.

Use with caution in

Diabetes

Heart disease

High blood pressure

Hyperthyroidism

Not to be used in

Children under 7 years of age

Closed angle glaucoma

Known sensitivity or allergy to any ingredient

This medicine should not be used if you are allergic to one or any of its ingredients. Please inform your doctor or pharmacist if you have previously experienced such an allergy. If you feel you have experienced an allergic reaction, stop using this medicine and inform your doctor or pharmacist immediately.

Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Certain medicines should not be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding. However, other medicines may be safely used in pregnancy or breastfeeding providing the benefits to the mother outweigh the risks to the unborn baby. Always inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy, before using any medicine.

This medicine should be used with caution during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Seek medical advice from your doctor.

Side effects

Medicines and their possible side effects can affect individual people in different ways. The following are some of the side effects that are known to be associated with this medicine. Because a side effect is stated here, it does not mean that all people using this medicine will experience that or any side effect.

Headache

Blurred vision

Drowsiness

Irritation in area of use

The side effects listed above may not include all of the side effects reported by the drug's manufacturer. For more information about any other possible risks associated with this medicine, please read the information provided with the medicine or consult your doctor or pharmacist.

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