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Can I use tetrahydrozoline drops if I wear contact lenses?

Stacy Wiegman, PharmD
Stacy Wiegman, PharmD
Pharmacy
If the brand of tetrahydrozoline-containing eye drops that you are using also contains benzalkonium chloride, wait at least 15 minutes after applying the drops to put in soft contact lenses.

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