Naphcon A
- Generic Name: naphazoline hydrochloride and pheniramine maleate solution and drops
- Brand Name: Naphcon A
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Drug Description
NAPHCON A
(naphazoline hydrochloride and pheniramine maleate) Solution
DESCRIPTION
| Active ingredients | Purpose | ||
| Naphazoline hydrochloride 0.025% | Redness reliever |
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| Pheniramine maleate 0.3% | Antihistamine | ||
Indications & Dosage
INDICATIONS
For the temporary relief of redness and itching of the eye(s) due to:
- ragweed
- pollen
- grass
- animal dander and hair
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
Directions
- adults and children 6 years and over: put 1 or 2 drops in the affected eye(s) up to 4 times daily
- children under 6 years: ask a doctor
HOW SUPPLIED
Other Information
Store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F)
Protect from light
Inactive Ingredients
benzalkonium chloride, boric acid, edetate disodium, purified water, sodium borate, sodium chloride, sodium hydroxide and/or hydrochloric acid
Questions?
In the U.S. call 1-800-757-9195 or visit www.alcon.com
Manufactured by: ALCON LABORATORIES, INC. 6201 South Freeway, Fort Worth, TX 76134. Revised: Nov 2009
Side Effects & Drug Interactions
SIDE EFFECTS
No information provided.
DRUG INTERACTIONS
No information provided.
Warnings & Precautions
WARNINGS
For external use only
Do not use
- if you are sensitive to any ingredient in this product
- if this solution changes color or becomes cloudy
Ask a doctor before use if you have
- narrow angle glaucoma
- heart disease
- high blood pressure
- trouble urinating
When us ing this product
- pupils may become enlarged temporarily causing light sensitivity
- overuse may cause more eye redness
- remove contact lenses before using to avoid contamination, do not touch tip of container to any surface
- replace cap after each use
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- you feel eye pain
- changes in vision occur
- redness or irritation of the eye(s) gets worse or lasts more than 72 hours
Keep out of the reach of children.
If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Accidental swallowing by infants and children may lead to coma and marked reduction in body temperature.
PRECAUTIONS
See above section
Overdosage & Contraindications
OVERDOSE
No information provided.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
No information provided.
Clinical Pharmacology
No information provided.
Medication Guide
PATIENT INFORMATION
For external use only
Do not use
- if you are sensitive to any ingredient in this product
- if this solution changes color or becomes cloudy
Ask a doctor before use if you have
- narrow angle glaucoma
- heart disease
- high blood pressure
- trouble urinating
When us ing this product
- pupils may become enlarged temporarily causing light sensitivity
- overuse may cause more eye redness
- remove contact lenses before using to avoid contamination, do not touch tip of container to any surface
- replace cap after each use
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- you feel eye pain
- changes in vision occur
- redness or irritation of the eye(s) gets worse or lasts more than 72 hours
Keep out of the reach of children.
If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Accidental swallowing by infants and children may lead to coma and marked reduction in body temperature.