Red Rid Plus 0.056%/0.01% Eye Drop

Red Rid Plus 0.056%/0.01% Eye Drop is a sympathomimetic (alpha receptor agonist) that works in the eye to decrease congestion. This decongestant is used to alleviate redness, puffiness, and itchy, watering eyes due to colds, allergies, or eye irritations caused by smog and swimming. This medication is not to be used to relieve symptoms caused due to wearing contact lenses. This drop is sometimes used in combination with other substances like lubricants such as glycerin, hypromellose or polyethylene glycol to help protect the eyes from further irritation or dryness, and zinc sulfate which helps reduce redness and irritation. Before starting this medication, inform your doctor about all your existing health conditions, problems, and allergies to food or medicines, and whether you are pregnant, breastfeeding or planning to become pregnant.

Some side effects of this medication are stinging, redness in the eye, widened pupils, blurred vision, shakiness or tremors, fast or irregular heartbeat, profuse sweating, weakness, nervousness and headache. If any of these symptoms persist, a doctor or pharmacist must be informed immediately. Serious side effects are rare in case of this medication. If some of these serious and rare side effects occur, stop the medication immediately and go to a hospital.

• Eye Infection

• Allergy

• Hypersensitivity

• Burning Eyes

• Stinging In The Eyes

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  No interaction found

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  This medication is extremely unsafe to be used during pregnancy. Studies carried out on humans and animals have shown significant adverse effects on the fetus. Doctor consultation is recommended in such cases.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  The medication should not be consumed by breastfeeding mothers as there is a higher risk of side-effects on the infant. You are suggested to consult your doctor to discuss the potential benefits and risks before taking this medication.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  Patients should not drive if they have blurred vision.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  Caution should be used in patients with impaired renal function.
  Caution to be advised in patients with impaired renal function.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  In case of overdose, consult your doctor.

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  Missed dose should be taken as soon as possible. It is recommended to skip your missed dose, if it is the time for your next scheduled dose.

Red Rid Plus 0.056%/0.01% Eye Drop induces systemic vasoconstriction to reduce blood flow in the conjunctiva. It achieves this by promoting the action of alpha androgenic receptors present in these areas