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Antazoline with xylometazoline - Allergic conjunctivitis

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Formulations :
  • Eye drops
Formulary Status :
Primary Care
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Important

Antazoline with Xylometazoline (Otrivine-Antistin) eye drops have been DISCONTINUED (Oct 2025)

Sodium cromoglycate 2% eye drops or Olopatadine eye drops may be a suitable alternative.

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PAD Profile

ChemicalSubstance :
Antazoline with xylometazoline
Indication :
Allergic conjunctivitis
Group Name :
Keywords :
Hay fever, hayfever, xylometazoline and antazoline
Brand Names Include :
Otrivine-antistin
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Committee Recommendations (2)

02 Oct 24 - Surrey Heartlands Integrated Care System Area Prescribing Committee (APC)

The Surrey Heartlands Area Prescribing Committee agreed the traffic light status of this drug and indication as part of the Joint Formulary review.

05 Apr 23 - Surrey Heartlands Integrated Care System Area Prescribing Committee (APC)

Otrivine-Antistin (Xylometazoline and antazoline sulfate) is suitable for rapid, short-term relief of infrequent ocular symptoms - avoid in angle-closure glaucoma

Available to buy over the counter (OTC). 

Other Indications

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Other Drugs

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