Uses: For the relief of redness of the eye due to minor eye irritations. For the temporary relief of burning, irritation, and discomfort due to dryness of the eye or exposure to wind or sun. For use as a protectant against further irritation or to relieve dryness of the eye.

Active Ingredient: Tetrahydrozoline HCI 0.05% (Redness reliever).

Visine (/ˌvaɪˈziːn/), also known as Vispring, is a brand of eye drops produced by Kenvue. Visine was first introduced in 1958 and was acquired by Pfizer in 1999. In 2006, Johnson & Johnson acquired Visine, along with Pfizer's entire consumer healthcare portfolio.

Visine Original Redness Relief Eye Drops

• Ingredients. Ingredients. Active Ingredients: Tetrahydrozoline HCl (0.05%). Purpose: Redness Reliever. Inactive Ingredients: Benzalkonium Chloride, Boric Acid, Edetate Disodium, Purified Water, Sodium Borate, Sodium Chloride.
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You can use Visine occasionally for a short time, but you should not use it for more than 72 hours at a time or every day consistently.

Stinging/redness in the eye, widened pupils, or blurred vision may occur. If any of these effects last or get worse, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly. If your doctor has directed you to use this medication, remember that your doctor has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects.

You can use Visine occasionally for a short time, but you should not use it for more than 72 hours at a time or every day consistently. Using Visine regularly can actually make your red eyes worse. It can lead to “rebound redness” where your eyes will become persistently red and worse with time.

Generic name: tetrahydrozoline and zinc ophthalmic [ TET-ra-hye-DROZ-oh-leen-and-ZINK-off-THAL-mik ] Brand names: Irritation and Redness Relief, Visine A.C., Visine Multi-Symptom Relief, Visine Totality. Drug class: Ophthalmic antihistamines and decongestants. Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Aug 14, 2023.

Tetrahydrozoline, ophthalmic is available under the following different brand names: Visine Advanced Relief, Visine Maximum Redness Relief, Visine Original, and Rohto Arctic.

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

Let's look at the top 4 ingredients to avoid and why.

• BAK (Benzalkonium chloride) This preservative is commonly found in many eye drops, eyeliners, mascaras, makeup removers, and face washes.
• Formaldehyde (quaternium-15)
• Parabens.
• Phenoxyethanol.

Adults and children 6 years and over: ▪ Put 1 or 2 drops in the affected eye(s) up to 4 times a day or as directed by a doctor.

For a day or two redness relief drops are fine. But for long-term use or for use while wearing your contacts they are much more likely to cause problems than to provide any benefits.

These drops are meant to be used for a VERY short duration - one or two days. That's it! They are not meant to be used indefinitely and they are certainly not meant to be used daily. Take a good look at that first warning: MAY PRODUCE INCREASED REDNESS OF THE EYE.

A contaminated tip can infect your eye, which could lead to serious vision problems. Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve, or if they get worse while using Visine Tears.

Lubricating eye drops like VISINE Tears® Dry Eye Relief and Visine Dry Eye Relief All Day® Comfort, can be an effective way to relieve your eyes from dryness and irritation associated with dry eye.