Naphcon A
- Generic Name: naphazoline hydrochloride and pheniramine maleate solution and drops
- Brand Name: Naphcon A
- Drug Class: Antihistamines/Decongestants, Ophthalmic
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.
Description
| Active ingredients | Purpose | ||
| Naphazoline hydrochloride 0.025% | Redness reliever | ||
| Pheniramine maleate 0.3% | Antihistamine | ||
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
No information provided.
Drug Interactions
No information provided.
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
Overdose
No information provided.
Contraindications
No information provided.
Clinical Pharmacology
No information provided.