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Naphazoline - ophthalmic
(nah-fazz-oh-leen, off-thal-mick)
common brand names: Albalon, Clear Eyes, Naphcon, Vasoclear, Vasocon
Naphazoline HCL Usage: Naphazoline is decongestant used to relieve redness, puffiness, itchy and watering eyes associated with colds, allergies or eye irritations.
How to use Naphazoline HCL: To apply eye drops, wash hands 1'st. To avoid contamination, be careful not to touch the dropper or let it touch your eye. Tilt your head back, gaze upward & pull down the lower eyelid to make pouch. Place dropper directly over eye & administer prescribed number of drops. watch downward and gently close youre eye for 1 to 2 minutes. Place one finger in the corner of eye near the nose & apply gentle pressure. this will prevent the medication from draining away from the eye. Try not to blink and do not rub eye. do not rinse dropper. If you using another kind of eye drop, wait at least five minutes before applying another eye medications.
Naphazoline HCL side effects: this medication may temporarily sting your eyes for a minute or two when you first use this. If stinging continues or becomes bothersome, inform youre pharmacist. Vision may be blurred or unstable for few minutes after applying eye drops. Use caution if driving or performing duties requiring clear vision. Inform youre physician if you develop: severe eye pain, headache, redness/itching/swelling in or around the eyes, vision problems. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your healthcare professional or healthcare professional.
Naphazoline HCL Precautions: Tell you're doctor if you have: heart problems, glaucoma, allergies (especially medication allergies). this drug should be used only if clearly needed during pregnancy. It's not known if it medication appears in breast milk; consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
Naphazoline HCL drug interactions: Tell you're healthcare professional about any over-the-counter or prescription medication you may take. do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or doctor approval.
Naphazoline HCL Overdose: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. this medicine may be harmful if swallowed.
Naphazoline HCL special notes: do not share this product with others.
If you missed Naphazoline HCL dose: If you miss dose, use it as soon as remembered; do not use if it is almost clock for following dose. Instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. do not 'double-up' the doses.
Naphazoline HCL Storage: Store at room temperature between 59 & 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C) away from moisture & sunlight. do not store in the bathroom. Discard if drops become discolored or cloudy.
Active Ingredients : Naphazoline