GP and surgeon, Dr Shane Charles (MBBS, MRCS, PgDip SEM) provides a simple explanation of the medication below:

'Otrivine Antistin are eye drops used to alleviate symptoms of itching and redness of the eyes. '.

If you think Otrivine Antistin is a treatment that can help you, start an online consultation now for a registered prescriber to review. If treatment is deemed suitable, they can prescribe it, and we can deliver it to you from the comfort of your own home with a range of convenient delivery and payment options for you to choose from. If you have any questions about a medication, you should always consult your doctor with any questions prior to starting treatment, to ensure that it is safe and suitable for you.

Ortivine Antistin is a mediation that effectively treats the symptoms of eye based allergies. Allergic reactions can be caused by a number of different factors including pet hair, pollen, dust and more.

Ortivine Antistin contains two active ingredients. Xylometazoline hydrochloride, a decongestant, and antazoline sulphate, which is an anti-allergic agent. These two ingredients help to effectively alleviate the symptoms of allergic reactions.

You should always use your medication as it you have been directed to. Different people will need to use this medication as different times. Typically, it should be used 2 to 3 times a day in each eye. 

The correct dosage of Otrivine Antistin will vary depending on the person who is using it. For adults, the recommended dose is one or two drops of medication in the eyes 2 or 3 times a day. For a child over the age of 12 years, the dose is usually one drop in both eyes 2 or 3 times a day. For the elderly, the dose is one drop in each eye 2 or 3 times a day.

Ortivine Antistin is considered to be an effective medication for adults, the elderly, and children over the age of 12 years. 

Otrivine Antistin may not be suitable for everyone. This medication should not be used by children under the age of 12 years. You should also not use this medication if you are allergic to any of its ingredients. Other people who should not use Otrivine Antistin include:

• People with narrow angle glaucoma
• People who wear contact lenses of any type
• People taking, or in the last 14 days have taken, one of a group of antidepressant drugs called monoamineoxidase inhibitors

If you are pregnant or if you are going to be pregnant whilst using this medication then you should speak to your healthcare provider for further advice.

If you are breastfeeding, or if you will be breastfeeding whilst using this medication then you may wish to speak to your healthcare provider for further advice. 

Before you begin using Otrivine Antistin you should make sure to tell your doctor about any other medications that you will be using alongside this one.

As with all other medications, Otrivine Antistin can cause some people to experience side effects. The most common side effects include:

• Eye stinging
• Eye redness
• Blurred vision
• Headaches

To fully understand the warnings associated with Ortivine Antistin you should make sure to read and understand the patient information leaflet that is provided with your medication.

You can buy Otrivine Antistin online from UK Meds which will be delivered straight to your door.