General Precautions with Alrex:

• You should contact your doctor if pain develops, or if redness or itching gets worse.
• Tell your doctor if your symptoms do not get better within two days. He/she may want to re-evaluate your condition.
• You should not use Alrex longer than 10 days without having the pressure in your eye checked by your doctor.

What should I tell my doctor or health care provider?

Tell your doctor or health care provider if you:

• wear contact lenses because you should not wear contact lenses if your eyes are red.
• wear contact lenses and your eyes are not red. You should wait at least 10 minutes after using Alrex before putting in your contact lenses because Alrex contains a preservative that may be absorbed by the lens.

What are some possible side effects of Alrex? (This is NOT a complete list of side effects reported with Alrex. Your doctor can discuss with you a more complete list of side effects.)

• Increased pressure within the eye (see special warnings)
• Blurring of vision
• Burning when putting drops in the eye
• Swelling or discharge around the eyelids
• Dry eyes
• Tearing
• Sensation of having an object in your eye
• Itching
• Redness
• Increased sensitivity to light
• Headache
• Runny nose
• Sore throat

For more detailed information about Alrex, ask your doctor.

Link to Alrex's approved label 

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Revised: 7/25/00