Femicon 0.1%/0.025% drops

Introduction

Expert Advice

Indications:
This medication is indicated in cerebral and peripheral disorders: prevention and maintanence therapy for symptoms of cerebral vascular spams (brain blood vessel narrows), vascular spams, arteriosclerosis (thickened blood vessel) such as dizziness, vomiting, nausea, vascular headache, intermittent claudication (muscle pain). Raynaud's disease (blood vessel disorder). Preventation and maintanence of motion sickness. 

Pregnancy:
This medication is contraindicated in pregnancy.

Lactation:
This medication is contraindicated or not recommended in lactating females.

Contraindications:
This medication is contraindicated in patients with Porphyria (Liver disorders).

Precautions:
Parkinson's disease (brain disorder).

Adverse effects:
GI upset, drowsiness, headache rarely, dry mouth, sweating and allergic reactions.

Primary Uses

Indications

This medication is indicated in cerebral and peripheral disorders: prevention and maintanence therapy for symptoms of cerebral vascular spams (brain blood vessel narrows), vascular spams, arteriosclerosis (thickened blood vessel) such as dizziness, vomiting, nausea, vascular headache, intermittent claudication (muscle pain). Raynaud's disease (blood vessel disorder). Preventation and maintanence of motion sickness. 

Side Effects

GI upset, drowsiness, headache rarely, dry mouth, sweating and allergic reactions.

Contraindications

This medication is contraindicated in patients with Porphyria (Liver disorders).

What are the uses of Tetrahydrozoline?

This medication is used for relieving redness in the eyes caused by irritants such as smoke, smog, etc. It helps reduce irritation and prevents dryness.

How to take Tetrahydrozoline?

Use it as prescribed by your health care provider. Overuse may lead to redness and over sensitivity of eyes. The dosage of this medicine is dependent on the age, condition, and its severity.

How to store Tetrahydrozoline?

Please store this medicine at room temperature (18-25 Celsius) or low temperature (below 10 C) depending on the medicine type and manufacturer. Keep medicine away from excessive light, moisture, and children. Please do not flush medicines down the toilet. Please read the leaflet provided with the medicine for further storage guidance.

Do I need to cover my eyes following cataract surgery?

You may be asked to wear sun glasses or avoid sun exposure for some time following cataract surgery. For further guidance, consult your healthcare provider.

Will this medicine affect my vision?

You may be required to close your eyes for 10-15 after using this medicine so tasks like driving should be avoided immediately after use. Rarely does this medicine cause permanent vision changes.

Does Tetrahydrozoline have any effect on pregnancy and lactation?

This medicine should only be used during pregnancy if no safer alternate is available. Consult your healthcare provider before use of this medicine. The effects of this medicine on lactating mothers are unknown. Consult your health care provider before use of this medicine.