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Naphazoline
Latest prescription information about Naphazoline. Learn how to pronounce the drug’s name, its indications, dosage, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, its storage instructions and warnings if any when taken during pregnancy. Also listed are the International and Indian trade name(s) of the drug and its price list.
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Generic Name : Naphazoline
Pronunciation : na FAZ oh leen
Therapeutic Classification : decongestants
Trade Name(s):
India- Clearine Eye Drops, E-Norm Eye Drops, Exxon Eye Drops , Nefacool Eye Drops, Nilhist Syr, Npbor Eye Drops, N-Zolin Eye Drops, Ocucel Eye Drops , Ocucel-A Eye Drops , Ocudecon Eye Drops, Ovisil Eye Drops, Red Rid. International- Privine. This medication is a decongestant, prescribed for conjunctivitis with symptoms of redness (mainly due to vasodilation of the peripheral small blood vessels), swelling of the conjunctiva, itching and increased production of tears, relieving stuffy nose due to cold, hay fever, or other upper respiratory allergies associated with sinus inflammation. When it is not to be taken (Contraindications):
When it is to be taken : Ophthalmic- Conjunctival decongestant: As 0.1% solution: Instill 1-2 drops 3-4 hourly as needed. Adult: 1-2 drops of 0.1% solution to the conjunctiva every 3-4 hour as needed. Nasal- Nasal congestion and as adjunct for sinusitis- As 0.05-0.1% solution: Instill 1-2 drops/sprays 6 hourly. How it should be taken : This medication comes as eye drops. Instill into the affected eye(s) twice a day, around 6 to 8 hours apart. It also comes as nasal drops to instill into the nose as directed by your physician. Special Instruction : *Remove contact lenses before applying this medication. *Caution should also be exercised in patients with history of chronic asthma, hypertension, heart failure, coronary artery disease, cerebral arteriosclerosis, diabetes, hyperthyroidism, local infection or injury, prostate enlargement , and in pregnant women. Side Effects : Eye- Blurred vision, increased eye pressure, irritation, increases tears, dilation of pupil, painful eyes. Heart- Heart abnormalities, hypertension, reduced body temperature. Central Nervous System- Dizziness, drowsiness, headache, nervousness, discomfort. Gastrointestinal- Nausea. Respiratory- Transient stinging, nasal mucosa irritation, dryness, rebound congestion sneezing. Miscellaneous- Excessive sweating weakness, redness. Metabolic- Increase in blood glucose. *Avoid using adequately. Storage Conditions : Eye/Nsal Drops: Store it at room temperature (25�C). |
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