NAPHAZOLINE

Overview

NAPHAZOLINE is a Schedule H drug.
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

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: Check with your Doctor first

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: Check with your Doctor first

How Do I Take It?

Route of Administration: Ophthalmic (Eye),

Precautions

  • 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

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

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

Storage Conditions

Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)

Available Alternatives

Common Drugs with NAPHAZOLINE as Ingredient

ANDRE EYE DPSBORIC ACID 1.25 %, ZINC SULPHATE MONOHYDRATE 0.12 %, NAPHAZOLINE 0.056 %, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 0.01 %
ANDRE I KUL EYE DPSPHENYLEPHRINE 0.12 %W/V, NAPHAZOLINE 0.05 %W/V, MENTHOL 0.005 %W/V, CAMPHOR 0.01 %W/V
CATARNIL DPSHYDROCORTISONE , NAPHAZOLINE
CLEARINE EYE DPSBORIC ACID 1.1 %W/V, NAPHAZOLINE 0.1 %W/V
DECOMIC PLUS EYE DPSNAPHAZOLINE
EFCORLIN N-DPSNAPHAZOLINE 0.025 %W/V, HYDROCORTISONE 0.02 %W/V
EVKOOL EYE DPSPHENYLEPHRINE 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 DPSBORIC ACID 1.25 %W/V, ZINC SULPHATE MONOHYDRATE 0.12 %W/V, NAPHAZOLINE 0.056 %W/V, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 0.015 %W/V
FRINZY PLUS DPSCARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE , PHENYLEPHRINE , NAPHAZOLINE
I BORIC 0.05%/0.12% EYE DPSPHENYLEPHRINE 0.12 %, NAPHAZOLINE 0.05 %
I CLEAR EYE DPSPHENYLEPHRINE , NAPHAZOLINE
I KUL EYE DPSPHENYLEPHRINE 0.012 %W/V, NAPHAZOLINE 0.05 %W/V, MENTHOL 0.005 %W/V, CAMPHOR 0.01 %W/V
I KUL PLUS EYE-DPSPHENYLEPHRINE , NAPHAZOLINE , CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE NAN, CAMPHOR
ILIN EYE DPSCHLORPHENIRAMINE , NAPHAZOLINE
ILIN MC EYE DPSNAPHAZOLINE , CHLORPHENIRAMINE
IMAZE EYE DPSBORIC ACID 1.25 %W/V, ZINC SULPHATE MONOHYDRATE 0.012 %W/V, SODIUM CHLORIDE 0.05 %W/V, NAPHAZOLINE 0.1 %W/V, METHYLCELLULOSE 0.1 %W/V, MENTHOL 0.0025 %W/V, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 0.01 %W/V, CAMPHOR 0.0025 %W/V
IRRINIL EYE DPSNAPHAZOLINE , METHYLCELLULOSE
LACRICOOL 0.05%/0.012%/0.5% EYE DPSPHENYLEPHRINE 0.012 %, NAPHAZOLINE 0.05 %, CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE 0.5 %
MEDIKUL C EYE DPSPHENYLEPHRINE , NAPHAZOLINE
MEDIKUL EYE DPSPHENYLEPHRINE , NAPHAZOLINE
MICROSOL 0.056%/0.01% EYE DPSNAPHAZOLINE 0.056 %, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 0.01 %
MIL 0.056%/0.01% EYE DPSCHLORPHENIRAMINE 0.01 %, NAPHAZOLINE 0.056 %
MOLIKUL 0.05%/0.12% EYE DPSPHENYLEPHRINE 0.12 %, NAPHAZOLINE 0.05 %
NAPHACE EYE DPSNAPHAZOLINE
NAPZOL EYE DPSNAPHAZOLINE 0.1 %W/V, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 0.01 %W/V
NAZOL EYE DPSNAPHAZOLINE , CHLORPHENIRAMINE
NEFACOOL EYE DPSNAPHAZOLINE 0.2 %W/V, METHYLCELLULOSE 0.1 %W/V
NEPH M PLUS EYE-DPSPHENYLEPHRINE 0.012 %W/V, NAPHAZOLINE 0.05 %W/V, MENTHOL 0.005 %W/V, CAMPHOR 0.01 %W/V
NIZOLINE Z 0.056%/0.01% EYE DPSNAPHAZOLINE 0.056 %, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 0.01 %
OCUCEL 0.01% EYE DPSNAPHAZOLINE 0.01 %
OCUCEL A EYE DPSNAPHAZOLINE 0.056 %, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 0.01 %
OCUNAP EYE DPSNAPHAZOLINE , CHLORPHENIRAMINE
OCUREST AH DROPSCAMPHOR 0.01 %W/V, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 0.1 %W/V, PHENYLEPHRINE 0.12 %W/V, NAPHAZOLINE 0.05 %W/V, MENTHOL 0.005 %W/V
OCUREST AH EYE DPSPHENYLEPHRINE 0.12 %W/V, NAPHAZOLINE 0.05 %W/V, MENTHOL 0.005 %W/V, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 0.1 %W/V
OCUREST EYE DPSNAPHAZOLINE 0.05 %, PHENYLEPHRINE 0.12 %
OCUREST EYE DROPSPHENYLEPHRINE 0.12 %W/V, NAPHAZOLINE 0.05 %W/V, MENTHOL 0.005 %W/V, CAMPHOR 0.01 %W/V
OCUREST PLUS EYE DPSCAMPHOR 0.01 %W/V, PHENYLEPHRINE 0.012 %W/V, NAPHAZOLINE 0.05 %W/V, MENTHOL 0.005 %W/V, CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE 0.5 %
OPTI ZEE 0.056%/0.01% EYE DPSNAPHAZOLINE 0.056 %, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 0.01 %
OPTICOOL EYE DPSPHENYLEPHRINE , NAPHAZOLINE
OPTIHIST 0.056%/0.01% EYE DPSNAPHAZOLINE 0.056 %, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 0.01 %
OPTIHIST EYE DPSBORIC ACID 1.25 %W/V, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 0.01 %W/V, NAPHAZOLINE 0.056 %W/V, ZINC SULPHATE MONOHYDRATE 0.12 %W/V
OPTIZEE PLUS EYE DPSCHLORPHENIRAMINE 0.056 %W/V, NAPHAZOLINE 0.01 %W/V
RECOOL PLUS EYE DPSPHENYLEPHRINE , NAPHAZOLINE
RED RID 0.05%/0.12% EYE DPSPHENYLEPHRINE 0.12 %, NAPHAZOLINE 0.05 %
RED RID PLUS 0.056%/0.01% EYE DPSCHLORPHENIRAMINE 0.01 %, NAPHAZOLINE 0.056 %
REDIFF 0.25W/V/0.056W/V EYE DPSNAPHAZOLINE 0.25 %W/V, HYDROXYPROPYLMETHYLCELLULOSE 0.056 %W/V
REECOOL EYE DPSPHENYLEPHRINE , NAPHAZOLINE
RELAX EYE DPSPHENYLEPHRINE 0.12 %W/V, NAPHAZOLINE 0.05 %W/V
RELAX PLUS EYE DPSPHENYLEPHRINE , NAPHAZOLINE , MENTHOL , CAMPHOR
SUNKUL 0.05%/0.12% EYE DPSPHENYLEPHRINE 0.12 %, NAPHAZOLINE 0.05 %
SUTHIN EYE DPSBORIC ACID 1.25 %, NAPHAZOLINE 0.056 %, HYDROXYPROPYLMETHYLCELLULOSE 0.25 %, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 0.01 %, SODIUM CHLORIDE 0.05 %
SUTHIN GOLD EYE DPSCAMPHOR 0.0025 %, CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE 0.5 %, STABILIZED OXYCHLORO 0.005 %, PHENYLEPHRINE 0.12 %, NAPHAZOLINE 0.1 %, MENTHOL 0.0025 %
V KUL DPSNAPHAZOLINE , CHLORPHENIRAMINE
VASICON EYE DPSBORIC ACID 1.25 %W/V, ZINC SULPHATE MONOHYDRATE 0.12 %W/V, NAPHAZOLINE 0.056 %W/V, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 0.01 %W/V
WELCEE EYE DPSPHENYLEPHRINE 0.05 %W/V, NAPHAZOLINE 0.05 %W/V, MENTHOL 0.005 %W/V, CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE 0.5 %W/V, CAMPHOR 0.01 %W/V
ZECOOL 10ML EYE DPSBORIC ACID 1.25 %W/V, ZINC SULPHATE MONOHYDRATE 0.12 %W/V, NAPHAZOLINE 0.056 %W/V, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 0.01 %W/V
ZICON DPSCHLORPHENIRAMINE , NAPHAZOLINE
ZOLINE EYE DPSBORIC ACID 1.25 %W/V, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 0.01 %W/V, HYDROXYPROPYLMETHYLCELLULOSE 0.25 %W/V, SODIUM CHLORIDE 0.05 %W/V, NAPHAZOLINE 0.056 %W/V
ZOLINE GOLD EYE DPSPHENYLEPHRINE , NAPHAZOLINE , CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE
ZOLINE PLUS EYE-DPSPHENYLEPHRINE 0.012 %W/V, NAPHAZOLINE 0.05 %W/V, MENTHOL 0.005 %W/V, HYDROXYPROPYLMETHYLCELLULOSE 0.25 %W/V, CAMPHOR 0.01 %W/V
ZONEPH EYE DPSBORIC 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