Drug Reference
Pheniramine
Substituted alkylamines
OTC
Fact box
- Therapeutic class
- Substituted alkylamines
- Habit forming
- No
- Availability
- Over-the-counter (OTC)
Brand names
Alahist DNaphcon AOpcon-A
Available as
0.25 MG/ML · Ophthalmic Solution0.27 MG/ML · Ophthalmic Solution650 MG · Powder325 MG · Powder17.5 MG · Oral Tablet2 MG/ML · Oral Solution22.8 MG/ML · Injectable Solution
FDA label sections are from openFDA and may not reflect the most recent labeling — confirm against the current DailyMed label.
Uses
Uses Temporarily relieves itchy, red eyes due to: pollen ragweed grass animal hair and dander
How to use / dosing
Directions adults and children 6 years of age and over: put 1 or 2 drops in the affected eye(s) up to 4 times a day children under 6 years of age: consult a doctor
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 you are sensitive to any ingredient in this product. Ask a doctor before use if you have heart disease high blood pressure narrow angle glaucoma trouble urinating When using this product pupils may become enlarged temporarily causing light sensitivity do not touch tip of container to any surface to avoid contamination replace cap after each use remove contact lenses before using do not use if this solution changes color or becomes cloudy overuse may cause more eye redness some users may experience a brief tingling sensation Stop use and ask a doctor if you feel eye pain changes in vision occur redness or irritation of the eye lasts condition worsens or lasts more than 72 hours Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Accidental swallowing by infants and children may lead to coma and marked reduction in body temperature.
Current FDA labels (DailyMed)
- OPCON-A (NAPHAZOLINE HYDROCHLORIDE AND PHENIRAMINE MALEATE) SOLUTION/ DROPS [BAUSCH & LOMB INCORPORATED]
- EYE ALLERGY RELIEF (NAPHAZOLINE HYDROCHLORIDE AND PHENIRAMINE MALEATE) SOLUTION/ DROPS [CVS PHARMACY]
- EYE ALLERGY RELIEF (PHENIRAMINE MALEATE AND NAPHAZOLINE HYDROCHLORIDE) SOLUTION/ DROPS [WALGREEN COMPANY]
- ALAHIST D (PHENIRAMINE MALEATE, PHENYLEPHRINE HCL) TABLET [POLY PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.]
- ALAHIST DM (DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBR, PHENIRAMINE MALEATE, PHENYLEPHRINE HCL) LIQUID [POLY PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.]
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.