Visine

Alternative names

Murine; Murine

Definition

Tetrahydrozoline is a derivative of imidazoline, which is found in over-the counter-eye drops and nasal sprays. Other derivatives include naphazoline, oxymetazoline, and xylometazoline. Poisoning can result from an overdose.

Poisonous Ingredient

• tetrahydrozoline
  

Where Found

• tetrahydrozoline
  
• Tyzine Pediatric Drops
  
• Tyzine
  
• Collyrium Fresh Eye Drops
  
• Eyesine
  
• Mallazine Eye Drops
  
• Murine Plus
  
• Optigene 3
  
• Soothe
  
• Tetrasine Extra
  
• Visine
  
• Visine Extra
  

Note: This list may not be all inclusive.

Symptoms

• body as a whole
  o low temperature
  
• respiratory
  o difficulty breathing
  o no breathing
  
• eyes, ears, nose, and throat
  o constricted or dilated pupils
  o blurred vision
  
• skin
  o blue lips and fingernails
  
• gastrointestinal
  o nausea and/or vomiting
  
• heart and blood vessels
  o rapid heartbeat
  o elevated blood pressure (initially)
  o low blood pressure (later)
  
• nervous system
  o nervousness
  o irritability
  o coma
  o headache
  o tremors
  o seizures
  

Home Treatment
DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING UNLESS INSTRUCTED TO DO SO BY POISON CONTROL OR BY A PHYSICIAN.

Before Calling Emergency

Determine the following information:

• the patient's age, weight, and condition
  
• the name of the product (ingredients and strengths if known)
  
• the time it was swallowed
  
• the amount swallowed