Side effect(s) of Naphazoline

Review the side-effects of Naphazoline as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.

If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.

  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.

Other Precautions :

Avoid using adequately.

Drug Name : Naphazoline

Naphazoline(Privine) generic 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.