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Naphazoline

Sympathomimetics, plain

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Therapeutic class
Sympathomimetics, plain
Habit forming
No
Availability
Over-the-counter (OTC)

Brand names

AK-ConAdvanced Eye Relief Redness Instant ReliefAll ClearNaphcon AOpcon-APrivine

Available as

0.12 MG/ML · Ophthalmic Solution0.25 MG/ML · Ophthalmic Solution0.27 MG/ML · Ophthalmic Solution0.5 MG/ML · Nasal Spray0.2 MG/ML · Ophthalmic Solution1 MG/ML · Ophthalmic Solution0.5 MG/ML · Nasal Solution2 MG/ML · Ophthalmic Solution2.5 MG/ML · Ophthalmic Solution0.3 MG/ML · Ophthalmic Solution5 MG/ML · Ophthalmic Solution0.002 MG/MG · Ophthalmic Gel

FDA label sections are from openFDA and may not reflect the most recent labeling — confirm against the current DailyMed label.

Uses
Uses relieves redness of the eye due to minor eye irritations for use as a protectant against further irritation or to relieve dryness of the eye for the temporary relief of burning and irritation due to dryness of the eye
How to use / dosing
Directions instill 1 to 2 drops in the affected eye(s) up to 4 times daily

Safety advice

Conservative summary derived from FDA labeling — defaults to “consult your doctor” unless the label is explicit. Not a substitute for your clinician’s advice.

PregnancyNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
BreastfeedingNo information
No specific information in the FDA label. Check LactMed →
AlcoholNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
DrivingNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
KidneyNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
LiverNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
Warnings & precautions
Warnings For external use only Do not use if solution changes color or becomes cloudy Ask a doctor before use if you have narrow angle glaucoma When using this product to avoid contamination, do not touch tip of container to any surface replace cap after using overuse may produce increased redness of the eye pupils may become enlarged temporarily Stop use and ask a doctor if you experience eye pain you experience changes in vision you experience continued redness or irritation of the eye the condition worsens or persists for more than 72 hours Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.
Current FDA labels (DailyMed)

28 marketed products on record (RxNorm)

Authoritative sources

Reference only — not clinical advice. Verify against current FDA labeling and consult a licensed provider. About half of pediatric drug use is off-label and is not reflected in FDA labels; absence of pediatric information does not mean a medicine is unused or unsafe in children.