Iopamidol and Visine A.C.

• Generic Name: iopamidol
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Isovue-200, Isovue-250, Isovue-300, Isovue-370, Isovue-M-200, Isovue-M-300, Isovue-128, Iopamidol-370

Iopamidol is a radiopaque (RAY dee oh payk) contrast agent. Iopamidol contains iodine, a substance that absorbs x-rays. Radiopaque contrast agents are used to allow blood vessels, organs, and other non-bony tissues to be seen more clearly on a CT scan or other radiologic (x-ray) examination.

Iopamidol is used to help diagnose certain disorders of the heart, brain, blood vessels, and nervous system.

Iopamidol may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: tetrahydrozoline / zinc sulfate ophthalmic
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Irritation & Redness Relief, Visine AC, Visine Multi-Symptom Relief, Visine Totality

Tetrahydrozoline is a vasoconstrictor. It works by narrowing swollen blood vessels in the eyes to reduce eye redness.

Zinc is a mineral that is used as an astringent to gently clear proteins and mucus from the outer surface of the eye.

Visine A.C. (for the eyes) is a combination medicine used to relieve eye redness and discomfort caused by minor eye irritation.

Visine A.C. may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.