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OPTREX SORE EYES<br />
RECKITT BENCKISER (NZ) LTD<br />
Presentation: Drops 10ml<br />
Active Ingredients: Witch Hazel<br />
Indications: Soothes & Cleanses<br />
Contraindications: None known<br />
Precautions: Do not use just before or whilst wearing contact lenses<br />
Adverse Effects: None recorded<br />
Directions: 1-2 drops into each eye as required.<br />
Price Band: $5.00-$15.00<br />
Medicine Classification: Medical Device<br />
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Eye Conditions - Macular Degeneration<br />
MACU-VISION<br />
BLACKMORES<br />
Presentation: Tablets 90s. Film coated.<br />
Active Ingredients: Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) 250 mg, zinc oxide 49.8 mg (equivalent to zinc 40 mg), alpha tocopheryl acid succinate<br />
(vitamin E) 165 mg (equivalent to 200 IU), cupric oxide 1.25 mg (equivalent to copper 1 mg).<br />
Approved Indications: An antioxidant formula for eye health based on the AREDS research. May help to provide important nutrients to<br />
the macular region of the eye, defend against free radical damage to the retina, including the macular region and lens of the eye<br />
and maintain overall eye health.<br />
Contraindications: Not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Not recommended for children under 18.<br />
Precautions: Zinc may decrease the absorption and efficacy of some medications. If taking tetracycline or quinolone antibiotics, separate<br />
doses by at least two hours. Contains zinc, which may be dangerous when taken in large amounts or for a long period.<br />
Adverse Effects: May occasionally cause gastric irritation if taken without food.<br />
Directions: Take one tablet a day with your main meal.<br />
Price Band: 49.99<br />
Subsidy Conditions: N/A<br />
Medicine Classification: General Sale<br />
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Eye Conditions - Infections<br />
BROLENE EYE DROPS<br />
SANOFI CONSUMER HEALTHCARE<br />
Presentation: Drops, 10mL.<br />
Active Ingredients: Propamidine isethionate 0.1%.<br />
Approved Indications: Treatment of eye infections such as acute and chronic conjunctivitis, and prevention of infection resulting from<br />
minor injury to the eye.<br />
Contraindications: Hypersensitivity to any ingredient.<br />
Precautions: Seek medical advice if no improvement after 2 days of use. Do not use with soft or gas-permeable contact lenses.<br />
Adverse Effects: Rarely, skin sensitisation.<br />
Directions: Ideally, first cleanse affected eye with saline or warm water that has been previously boiled. Instill 1-2 drops 4 times daily into<br />
infected eye, for not more than 1 week. Discard 1 month after opening.<br />
Price Band: $10 - $20. Available on Pharmaceutical Schedule<br />
Subsidy Conditions: Partially subsidised<br />
Medicine Classification: Pharmacy Only Medicine<br />
OPTREX RED EYES EYE DROPS<br />
RECKITT BENCKISER (NZ) LTD<br />
Presentation: Eye drops, 10ml.<br />
Active Ingredients: Naphazoline hydrochloride 0.01% w/v, distilled witch hazel 12.5% v/v.<br />
Approved Indications: Helps remove redness.<br />
Contraindications: Hypersensitivity to any ingredient, narrow angle glaucoma or anatomically narrow angle, MAOI use, while or just<br />
before wearing soft contact lenses.<br />
Precautions: For external use only. Heart disease, hypertension, glaucoma, serious eye infections, concomitant eye medication, depression,<br />
diabetes and thyroid disorders. Prolonged use is not recommended. Seek medical advice if taking digoxin, quinidine or tricylic<br />
antidepressants.<br />
Adverse Effects: Transient irritation, pupil dilation with increased intraocular pressure.<br />
Directions: Adults and children over 12 years: Instil 2 drops into each eye up to 3 times daily.<br />
Price Band: $10 - $20<br />
Subsidy Conditions: Not subsidised<br />
Medicine Classification: Pharmacy Only Medicine<br />
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