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Generic Name: Naphazoline/Zinc Sulfate Lubricant Eye Drops (na-FAZ-oh-leen/zink sul-FATE)
Brand Name: Clear Eyes Seasonal Relief

Clear Eyes Seasonal Relief Lubricant is used for:

Temporarily relieving redness, burning, and irritation caused by dry eyes. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Clear Eyes Seasonal Relief Lubricant is an eye decongestant, astringent, and lubricant. It works by constricting the blood vessels in the eye and coating the eye, which relieves redness, dryness, and irritation.

Do NOT use Clear Eyes Seasonal Relief Lubricant if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Clear Eyes Seasonal Relief Lubricant
• you have taken furazolidone or a monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitor (eg, phenelzine) within the past 14 days

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Clear Eyes Seasonal Relief Lubricant:

Some medical conditions may interact with Clear Eyes Seasonal Relief Lubricant. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

• if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
• if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
• if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
• if you have glaucoma, high blood pressure, diabetes, heart problems, or thyroid problems, or you are taking medicine for high blood pressure

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Clear Eyes Seasonal Relief Lubricant. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:

• Tricyclic antidepressants (eg, amitriptyline) because they may decrease Clear Eyes Seasonal Relief Lubricant's effectiveness
• Cocaine, furazolidone, MAO inhibitors (eg, phenelzine), or tricyclic antidepressants (eg, amitriptyline) because they may increase the risk of Clear Eyes Seasonal Relief Lubricant's side effects, such as headache, fever, and high blood pressure
• Bromocriptine or cocaine because their actions and side effects may be increased by Clear Eyes Seasonal Relief Lubricant

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Clear Eyes Seasonal Relief Lubricant may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

How to use Clear Eyes Seasonal Relief Lubricant:

Use Clear Eyes Seasonal Relief Lubricant as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

• Clear Eyes Seasonal Relief Lubricant is for use in the eye only. Avoid contact with the nose, mouth, or other mucous membranes.
• To use Clear Eyes Seasonal Relief Lubricant, first, wash your hands. Tilt your head back. Using your index finger, pull the lower eyelid away from the eye to form a pouch. Drop the medicine into the pouch and gently close your eyes. Immediately use your finger to apply pressure to the inside corner of the eye for 1 to 2 minutes. Do not blink. Remove excess medicine around your eye with a clean tissue, being careful not to touch your eye. Wash your hands to remove any medicine that may be on them.
• To prevent germs from contaminating your medicine, do not touch the applicator tip to any surface, including your eye. Keep the container tightly closed.
• If you miss a dose of Clear Eyes Seasonal Relief Lubricant and you are using it regularly, use it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Clear Eyes Seasonal Relief Lubricant.

Important safety information:

• Remove contact lenses before using Clear Eyes Seasonal Relief Lubricant.
• Do not use Clear Eyes Seasonal Relief Lubricant if it becomes cloudy or changes color.
• Contact your doctor if you experience changes in your vision, eye pain, irritation, soreness, or continued redness, or if your condition does not improve after 3 days.
• Use Clear Eyes Seasonal Relief Lubricant with caution in CHILDREN because they may be more sensitive to its effects.
• PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant while taking Clear Eyes Seasonal Relief Lubricant, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using Clear Eyes Seasonal Relief Lubricant during pregnancy. It is unknown if Clear Eyes Seasonal Relief Lubricant is excreted in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you are using Clear Eyes Seasonal Relief Lubricant, check with your doctor or pharmacist to discuss the risks to your baby.

Possible side effects of Clear Eyes Seasonal Relief Lubricant:

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:

Blurred vision; minor stinging when the medicine is dropped into the eye.

Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); changes in vision; eye pain; worsening or persistent eye irritation or redness.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions or need medical advice about side effects, contact your doctor or health care provider. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088) or at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch.

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center (http://www.aapcc.org/findyour.htm), or emergency room immediately. Clear Eyes Seasonal Relief Lubricant may be harmful if swallowed, especially in children.

Proper storage of Clear Eyes Seasonal Relief Lubricant:

Store Clear Eyes Seasonal Relief Lubricant at room temperature, between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Clear Eyes Seasonal Relief Lubricant out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

• If you have any questions about Clear Eyes Seasonal Relief Lubricant, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
• Clear Eyes Seasonal Relief Lubricant is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
• If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Clear Eyes Seasonal Relief Lubricant. If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.