See details below, always read the label.
In order to buy non-prescription medicines you must be a registered user of our site as we are obliged to record your transaction history. We also ask that you complete our questionnaire so our pharmacy team can check that this product is suitable for you to buy.
Disabled or chronically sick people can claim VAT relief on purchases for personal or domestic use that are applicable to their disability or sickness.
Age restricted product
You must be at least 18 years old to purchase this product. By adding this item to your basket you confirm you are 18 years or over.
Check store stock overlay
Product details
This Medicine is sold by BOOTS UK LIMITED at the professional discretion of a Boots pharmacist.
Your order will be reviewed by a member of the pharmacy team at Boots, Parkway, Centrum 100, Burton-on-Trent, DE14 2WA (GPhC registration number 9010720).
You can reach us by phone at 0345 121 9040 (select option 3), or email us at boots.customercare_team@boots.co.uk.
Please note that you may need to be available to accept this delivery. To ensure this medicine is suitable for the person it is intended for, a Boots pharmacist may call you for more information. If they can’t reach you, your order may be delayed or cancelled. Please check your contact details before ordering
Dusty, smoky atmospheres, eye strain and chlorine in swimming pools can make the eyes red. Optrex Bloodshot Eye Drops are medicated to relieve redness of the eyes.
Suitable for
Adults and children over 12 years of age.
Age Restriction Purchasing this product online is only suitable for those aged 16 years and over. If you are under 16 years of age and wish to purchase this product, please speak with a pharmacist in store.
How to use
Please read the enclosed leaflet carefully before use.
Patient Information Leaflets are updated periodically by the manufacturer.
FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY.
Adults and children over 12 years: Gently squeeze one or two drops into each eye.
Do not use more then 4 times in 24 hours.
Frequent use for long periods may increase the redness of the eye.
Hazards and Cautions
IMPORTANT
Do not use:
If you are sensitive to any of the ingredients, suffer from eye disease (e.g. glaucoma), have had eye surgery, wear soft contact lenses as this may change the colour of your contact lenses.
Remove contact lenses prior to application and wait at least 15 mins before reinsertion.
Stop using and talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have:
Allergic reactions such as itching and rashes, stinging or irritation, eye pain, changes in vision or increased redness, no improvement after 24 hours
Consult your Pharmacist before use:
- If you are taking any medicines
- If you are receiving medical treatment for high blood pressure, depression, heart disease, diabetes or thyroid disorders. •hardening and narrowing of blood vessels or any conditions affecting the heart or blood vessels
Keep all medicines out of the sight and reach of children.
Storage:
Store below 25ºC.
Do not freeze.
Discard 28 days after opening.
Precautions
This is a medicine:
- Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have an underlying medical condition, are taking any other medication or complementary therapy, or if symptoms persist.
- Seek advice before using if you are breast feeding, pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or suffer from allergies.
Active ingredients
Hamamelis Virginiana and Naphazoline Hydrochloride
Ingredients
Active ingredients: Hamamelis Virginiana (Distilled Witch Hazel BPC 12.5% w/v) and Naphazoline Hydrochloride 0.01% w/v.
Also contains: Glycerin, Boric Acid, Borax, Disodium Edetate, Benzalkonium Chloride, Purified Water. See leaflet for more information.