Naphen Eye Drops

Pheniramine Maleate + Naphazoline HCl Eye prep
250 mcg + 3 mg/ml
Techno Drugs Ltd.
Pack size
Retail Price70.00

Indications

Itchy, Red eyes

Adult Dose

Ophthalmic Ocular allergy Adult: Apply 1-2 drops in the affected eye up to 4 times daily.

Child Dose

Allergic Conjunctivitis <6 years: Not established 6 years or older: Apply 1-2 drops in the affected eye up to 4 times daily.

Contra Indications

Hypersensitivity, Angle closure glaucoma.

Precautions

Glaucoma, hypertension, CV abnormalities, DM, hyperthyroidism, infection, or injury. Pregnancy and lactation. Avoid in infants and young children <6 yr. Rebound congestion may occur with prolonged use or overuse. Patient to seek medical advice if there is ocular pain, vision changes, worsening of redness or irritation of the eye or symptoms lasts >72 hr. Remove contact lens before use. Lactation: Unknown whether distributed in breast milk, weigh benefits against risks

Pregnancy-Lactation

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Interactions

Increased pressor effects with maprotiline or TCA. Possibility of severe hypertensive reaction with MAOI.

Adverse Effects

Blurring of vision, mild stinging and/or irritation, mydriasis and increased or decreased intraocular pressure. Ocular erythema. When used in high doses in elderly, naphazoline may liberate pigment granules from the iris.

Mechanism of Action

Naphazoline, an imidazoline derivative is a sympathomimetic with alpha-adrenergic activity. It produces vasoconstriction. When applied topically to mucous membranes, it reduces swelling and congestion. It is often used in combination with pheniramine, an alkylamine derivative antihistamine, in ophthalmic preparations.

Note

Naphen 250 mcg + 3 mg/ml Eye Drops manufactured by Techno Drugs Ltd.. Its generic name is Pheniramine Maleate + Naphazoline HCl Eye prep.