OCUREST AH EYE DPS

Overview

OCUREST AH EYE DPS is a Schedule H drug.

OCUREST AH EYE DPS is composed of: CHLORPHENIRAMINE (0.1 %W/V), MENTHOL (0.005 %W/V), NAPHAZOLINE (0.05 %W/V), PHENYLEPHRINE (0.12 %W/V)

Chlorpheniramine is an antihistamine that reduces the effects of natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms of sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose Chlorpheniramine is used to treat runny nose, sneezing, itching, and watery eyes caused by allergies, thecommon cold, or the flu..

Naphazoline is a vasoconstrictor. It works by narrowing swollen blood vessels in the eyes to reduce eye redness.Naphazoline ophthalmic (for the eye) is for temporary relief of minor eye redness or discomfort caused by minor irritants.


Phenylephrine is a decongestant that shrinks blood vessels in the nasal passages. Dilated blood vessels can cause nasal congestion (stuffy nose). Phenylephrine is used to treat nasal and sinus congestion or congestion of the tubes that drain fluid from your inner ears called the eustachian (yoo-STAY-shun) tubes.

Usage

CHLORPHENIRAMINE is generally used to treat: Common Cold
CHLORPHENIRAMINE can address symptoms like: Sneezing, Body Itching, Eyes Watery Eyes, Runny Nose


NAPHAZOLINE is generally used to treat: Conjunctivitis, Rhinitis, Sinusitis
NAPHAZOLINE can address symptoms like: Eyes Eye Irritation, Eyes Redness, Eyes Discomfort, Eyes Pain

PHENYLEPHRINE can address symptoms like: Nasal Congestion

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 4yrs

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Not Safe

Precautions for OCUREST AH EYE DPS and its Constituents

• Avoid excess dosage.
• Avoid long-term use of this medication.
• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of asthma, lung disease, heart problems, high blood pressure, sugar, blood vessel problems, stroke, increased eye pressure, intestinal blockage, ulcer, urinary obstruction, enlarged prostate, seizures, overactive thyroid, any allergy, who are taking other medications, elderly, children, during pregnancy and breast feeding.

• You should not use naphazoline ophthalmic if you have narrow-angle glaucoma.
• You should not use naphazoline ophthalmic if you are allergic to it.
• Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor.
• Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
• Wash your hands before using the eye drops.Do not touch the tip of the eye dropper or place it directly on your eye. A contaminated dropper can infect your eye, which could lead to serious vision problems.
• Do not use the eye drops if the liquid has changed colors or has particles in it.
• Do not use this medication while wearing contact lenses.
• Naphazoline ophthalmic may contain a preservative that can discolor soft contact lenses. Wait at least 15 minutes after using this medicine before putting in your contact lenses.Should not be given to patients with heart disease, diabetes, depression, disorders related to thyroid glands.
• Should not be given to patients with high blood pressure and taking medication for the same.
• Do not drive until you know how this medication affects you.
  

Do not give phenylephrine containing products to children younger than 4 years of age. It may cause serious side effects or cause of death in children. Do not use this medication for longer duration, it may cause rebound congestion in prolonged or excessive use of nasal or eye drops. Caution should be exercised in patients with history of severe increase in thyroid hormone, severe heart disease, diabetes, prostate enlargement, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Symptoms of Overdosage

NAPHAZOLINE over-dosage can result in: Dizziness, Head Headache, Body Excessive Sweating, Nervousness, Weakness (generalized)

Common Side-Effects

CHLORPHENIRAMINE : Fever, Wheezing, Tightness, Difficulty Breathing, Hoarse Voice, Face Swelling, Drowsiness, Fatigue (tiredness), Nervousness, Frequent Urination, Arms Joint Pain, Eyes Double Vision (with One Eye Covered)
NAPHAZOLINE : Eyes Burn, Eyes Blurred Vision, Eyes Watery Eyes, Head Headache, Dizziness, Eyes Enlarged (dilated) Pupils
PHENYLEPHRINE : Hives, Skin Rash, Blood Pressure, High, Body Itching, Irregular Heartbeat, Difficulty Sleeping, Eyes Blurred Vision, Chest Discomfort, Wheezing, Shortness Of Breath, Nervousness, Head Headache, Restless Or Irritability, Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs)

Serious Side-Effects

NAPHAZOLINE : Anxiety, Hypertension, Eyes Change In Vision, Chest Pain, Irregular Heartbeat, Confusion, Shortness Of Breath

Disease Interactions

PHENYLEPHRINE can interfere with: Cerebrovascular Insufficeincy, Hyperthyroidism, Pheochromocytoma, Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, Prostate Cancer, Diabetes Mellitus, Glaucoma

Technical Classification

CHLORPHENIRAMINE is categorized as: NASAL ANTIHISTAMINES AND DECONGESTANTS / NASAL PREPARATIONS / TOPICAL AGENTS
NAPHAZOLINE is categorized as: OPHTHALMIC ANTIHISTAMINES AND DECONGESTANTS / OPHTHALMIC PREPARATIONS / TOPICAL AGENTS
PHENYLEPHRINE is categorized as:

• DECONGESTANTS / RESPIRATORY AGENTS
• VASOPRESSORS / CARDIOVASCULAR AGENTS

Available Alternatives for OCUREST AH EYE DPS

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

OCUREST AH EYE DPS

INR 54.6 for 10 ML EYE DROP

NAPHAZOLINE 0.05 %W/V, MENTHOL 0.005 %W/V, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 0.1 %W/V, PHENYLEPHRINE 0.12 %W/V

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

EVKOOL EYE DPS	INR 60 for 10 ML EYE DROP	PHENYLEPHRINE 0.12 %W/V, NAPHAZOLINE 0.05 %W/V, MENTHOL 0.005 %W/V, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 0.1 %W/V, CAMPHOR 0.01 %W/V
OCUREST AH DROPS	INR 33.86 for 10 ML EYE DROP	CAMPHOR 0.01 %W/V, PHENYLEPHRINE 0.12 %W/V, NAPHAZOLINE 0.05 %W/V, MENTHOL 0.005 %W/V, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 0.1 %W/V