ZICON DPS

Overview

ZICON DPS is a Schedule H drug.

ZICON DPS is composed of: CHLORPHENIRAMINE ( ), NAPHAZOLINE ( )

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.

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

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: Ask your doctor

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


  • 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.

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

Serious Side-Effects

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

Disease Interactions

NAPHAZOLINE can interfere with: Glaucoma, Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, Prostate Cancer, Hyperthyroidism, Corneal Abrasion, Diabetes Mellitus

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

Available Alternatives

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

ILIN EYE DPSINR 70 for 10 ML EYE DROPCHLORPHENIRAMINE , NAPHAZOLINE
ILIN MC EYE DPSINR 80 for 10 ML EYE DROPCHLORPHENIRAMINE , NAPHAZOLINE
MICROSOL 0.056%/0.01% EYE DPSINR 43.31 for 10 ML EYE DROPCHLORPHENIRAMINE 0.01 %, NAPHAZOLINE 0.056 %
MIL 0.056%/0.01% EYE DPSINR 59 for 10 ML EYE DROPNAPHAZOLINE 0.056 %, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 0.01 %
NAPZOL EYE DPSINR 45 for 10 ML EYE DROPNAPHAZOLINE 0.1 %W/V, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 0.01 %W/V
NAZOL EYE DPSINR 40 for 5 ML EYE DROPCHLORPHENIRAMINE , NAPHAZOLINE
NIZOLINE Z 0.056%/0.01% EYE DPSINR 40 for 5 ML EYE DROPCHLORPHENIRAMINE 0.01 %, NAPHAZOLINE 0.056 %
OCUCEL A EYE DPSINR 39.5 for 10 ML EYE DROPCHLORPHENIRAMINE 0.01 %, NAPHAZOLINE 0.056 %
OCUNAP EYE DPSINR 35.62 for 10 ML EYE DROPCHLORPHENIRAMINE , NAPHAZOLINE
OPTI ZEE 0.056%/0.01% EYE DPSINR 52.36 for 10 ML EYE DROPNAPHAZOLINE 0.056 %, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 0.01 %
OPTIHIST 0.056%/0.01% EYE DPSINR 48 for 5 ML EYE DROPNAPHAZOLINE 0.056 %, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 0.01 %
OPTIZEE PLUS EYE DPSINR 54.95 for 10 ML EYE DROPCHLORPHENIRAMINE 0.056 %W/V, NAPHAZOLINE 0.01 %W/V
RED RID PLUS 0.056%/0.01% EYE DPSINR 44.55 for 10 ML EYE DROPCHLORPHENIRAMINE 0.01 %, NAPHAZOLINE 0.056 %
V KUL DPSINR 38.08 for 5 ML DROPNAPHAZOLINE , CHLORPHENIRAMINE
ZICON DPSINR 30.4 for 5 ML DROPNAPHAZOLINE , CHLORPHENIRAMINE

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

ANDRE EYE DPSINR 48 for 10 ML EYE DROPBORIC ACID 1.25 %, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 0.01 %, NAPHAZOLINE 0.056 %, ZINC SULPHATE MONOHYDRATE 0.12 %
EVKOOL EYE DPSINR 60 for 10 ML EYE DROPPHENYLEPHRINE 0.12 %W/V, NAPHAZOLINE 0.05 %W/V, MENTHOL 0.005 %W/V, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 0.1 %W/V, CAMPHOR 0.01 %W/V
EYECON DPSINR 16.25 for 10 ML DROPBORIC ACID 1.25 %W/V, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 0.015 %W/V, NAPHAZOLINE 0.056 %W/V, ZINC SULPHATE MONOHYDRATE 0.12 %W/V
IMAZE EYE DPSINR 70 for 10 ML EYE DROPBORIC ACID 1.25 %W/V, CAMPHOR 0.0025 %W/V, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 0.01 %W/V, MENTHOL 0.0025 %W/V, METHYLCELLULOSE 0.1 %W/V, NAPHAZOLINE 0.1 %W/V, SODIUM CHLORIDE 0.05 %W/V, ZINC SULPHATE MONOHYDRATE 0.012 %W/V
OCUREST AH DROPSINR 33.86 for 10 ML EYE DROPCAMPHOR 0.01 %W/V, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 0.1 %W/V, MENTHOL 0.005 %W/V, NAPHAZOLINE 0.05 %W/V, PHENYLEPHRINE 0.12 %W/V
OCUREST AH EYE DPSINR 54.6 for 10 ML EYE DROPPHENYLEPHRINE 0.12 %W/V, NAPHAZOLINE 0.05 %W/V, MENTHOL 0.005 %W/V, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 0.1 %W/V
OPTIHIST EYE DPSINR 48 for 5 ML EYE DROPBORIC ACID 1.25 %W/V, ZINC SULPHATE MONOHYDRATE 0.12 %W/V, NAPHAZOLINE 0.056 %W/V, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 0.01 %W/V
SUTHIN EYE DPSINR 60 for 10 ML EYE DROPBORIC ACID 1.25 %, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 0.01 %, HYDROXYPROPYLMETHYLCELLULOSE 0.25 %, NAPHAZOLINE 0.056 %, SODIUM CHLORIDE 0.05 %
VASICON EYE DPSINR 82 for 10 ML EYE DROPBORIC ACID 1.25 %W/V, ZINC SULPHATE MONOHYDRATE 0.12 %W/V, NAPHAZOLINE 0.056 %W/V, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 0.01 %W/V
ZECOOL 10ML EYE DPSINR 47.62 for 10 ML EYE DROPBORIC ACID 1.25 %W/V, ZINC SULPHATE MONOHYDRATE 0.12 %W/V, NAPHAZOLINE 0.056 %W/V, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 0.01 %W/V
ZOLINE EYE DPSINR 63 for 10 ML EYE DROPBORIC ACID 1.25 %W/V, SODIUM CHLORIDE 0.05 %W/V, NAPHAZOLINE 0.056 %W/V, HYDROXYPROPYLMETHYLCELLULOSE 0.25 %W/V, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 0.01 %W/V
ZONEPH EYE DPSINR 50 for 10 ML EYE DROPBORIC ACID 1.25 %W/V, NAPHAZOLINE 0.056 %W/V, SODIUM CHLORIDE 0.05 %W/V, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 0.01 %W/V, HYDROXYPROPYLMETHYLCELLULOSE 0.25 %W/V