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EspañolNaphcon-A overview
BRAND NAMES:
Visine, Eye Allergy Relief, Naphcon-A, Opcon-A, Opcon-A Allergy, Visine-A
Generic Names:
Naphcon-A
Uses:
Treats redness, irritation, and inflammation of the eye.
Therapeutic Classes:
Antihistamine/Decongestant Combination, Decongestant Combination
Forms:
Drop
How it’s taken:
Into the eye
What form(s) does Naphcon-A come in
Drop
What are common Naphcon-A doses?
Bottle 5ML of 0.025-0.3%
Bottle 15ML of 0.025-0.3%
Common Naphcon-A prescriptions
Naphcon-A
15ml of 0.025-0.3% bottle
How to take Naphcon-A
Your doctor will tell you how much of this medicine to use and how often. Do not use more medicine or use it more often than your doctor tells you to. This medicine is not for long-term use.
Wash your hands before and after using the medicine.
Shake the eye drops well just before each use.
Lie down or tilt your head back. With your index finger, pull down the lower lid of your eye to form a pocket.
To use the eye drops: Hold the dropper close to your eye with the other hand. Drop the correct number of drops into the pocket made between your lower lid and eyeball. Gently close your eyes. Place your index finger over the inner corner of your eye for 1 minute. Do not rinse or wipe the dropper or allow it to touch anything, including your eye. Put the cap on the bottle right away. Keep the bottle upright when you are not using it.
Shake the eye drops well just before each use.
Lie down or tilt your head back. With your index finger, pull down the lower lid of your eye to form a pocket.
Your doctor will tell you how much of this medicine to use and how often. Do not use more medicine or use it more often than your doctor tells you to. This medicine is not for long-term use.
Wash your hands before and after using the medicine.
To use the eye drops: Hold the dropper close to your eye with the other hand. Drop the correct number of drops into the pocket made between your lower lid and eyeball. Gently close your eyes. Place your index finger over the inner corner of your eye for 1 minute. Do not rinse or wipe the dropper or allow it to touch anything, including your eye. Put the cap on the bottle right away. Keep the bottle upright when you are not using it.
What to do if you miss a dose of Naphcon-A
If you miss a dose or forget to use your medicine, use it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to use the medicine and skip the missed dose.
Do not use extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.
Naphcon-A contraindications
You should not use if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this medicine or to either naphazoline or pheniramine. You should not use this medicine if you have glaucoma. These eyedrops should not be used in infants or children.
Naphcon-A warnings
Check with your doctor if you have eye discomfort you did not have before using this medicine.
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, talk to your doctor before using this medicine.
Check with your doctor before using this medicine if you have high blood pressure, diabetes, or any heart problems.
Use these drops exactly as your doctor ordered. Using more of them or using them for a longer time may cause serious side effects.
Naphcon-A interactions
Make sure your doctor knows if you are taking an MAO inhibitor such as Marplan®, Nardil®, or Parnate® while using naphazoline/pheniramine.
Check with your doctor before using this medicine if you have high blood pressure, diabetes, or any heart problems.
Use these drops exactly as your doctor ordered. Using more of them or using them for a longer time may cause serious side effects.
Check with your doctor if you have eye discomfort you did not have before using this medicine.
Naphcon-A side effects
Serious Side Effects
Fast or irregular heartbeat
Severe headache
Eye pain, changes in vision
Less Serious Side Effects
Large (dilated) pupils, drowsiness