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Visine (/ ˌ v aɪ ˈ z iː n /), also known as Vispring, is a brand of eye drops produced by Kenvue. [1] Visine was first introduced in 1958 and was acquired by Pfizer in 1999. [2] [3] In 2006, Johnson & Johnson acquired Visine, along with Pfizer's entire consumer healthcare portfolio. [4]
An urban legend suggests that tetryzoline can cause violent diarrhea if given orally, such as by putting a few drops of Visine in an unsuspecting person's beverage. However, the actual results of the prank may be worse, varying from severe nausea and vomiting to seizures or a coma. Larger doses can cause death. Diarrhea is not a side effect. [13]
Pilocarpine has been known to cause excessive salivation, sweating, bronchial mucus secretion, bronchospasm, bradycardia, vasodilation, and diarrhea. Eye drops can result in brow ache and chronic use in miosis. It can also cause temporary blurred vision or darkness of vision, temporary shortsightedness, hyphema and retinal detachment.
The FDA recently cautioned against using dozens of kinds of eyedrops — its third warning this year — leading to some wondering whether any drops are safe to use. Eye doctors weigh in.
The Food and Drug Administration compiled a list of over-the-counter eye drops to avoid. 27 eye drops from retailers in California can cause vision loss, FDA warns. See the recall
Chloramphenicol is an antibiotic useful for the treatment of a number of bacterial infections. [5] This includes use as an eye ointment to treat conjunctivitis. [6] By mouth or by injection into a vein, it is used to treat meningitis, plague, cholera, and typhoid fever. [5]
While many different things can cause diarrhea—including infections or a more serious gastrointestinal condition—in most cases, it will go away after a few days without the need for treatment.
It can be taken by mouth, as eye drops, as ear drops, or intravenously. [5] [6] Common side effects include nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. [5] Severe side effects include an increased risk of tendon rupture, hallucinations, and nerve damage. [5] In people with myasthenia gravis, there is worsening muscle weakness. [5]