The solution should be discarded 1 month after first opening the bottle or if any turbidity develops. Do not use if the bottle has been opened prior to receipt.
Vividrin Hayfever Eye Drops contains benzalkonium chloride
This medicinal product contains 0.00306 mg benzalkonium chloride in each drop (0.0306ml) which is equivalent to 0.1 mg/ml.
Benzalkonium chloride may be absorbed by soft contact lenses and may change the colour of the contact lenses. Patients should remove contact lenses before using this medicine and put them back 15minutes afterwards.
Benzalkonium chloride has been reported to cause eye irritation, symptoms of dry eyes and may affect the tear film and corneal surface. Vividrin Hayfever Eye Drops should be used with caution in dry eye patients and in patients where the cornea may be compromised.
Patients should be monitored in case of prolonged use.
Vividrin contains Polysorbate
Vividrin contains polysorbate which can cause allergic reactions.
The carton label and patient information leaflet will state:
• The patient should consult a doctor or pharmacist if symptoms do not start to improve within 48 hours,
• Vividrin Hayfever Eye Drops should not be used continuously for more than 14 days except on the advice of a doctor or pharmacist.