Naphazoline (Ophthalmic)
Related terms
Brand Names: U.S.:
AK-ConT;Clear eyes? for Dry Eyes Plus ACR Relief [OTC];Clear eyes? for Dry Eyes plus Redness Relief [OTC];Clear eyes? Redness Relief [OTC];Clear eyes? Seasonal Relief [OTC]
Brand Names: Canada:
Naphcon Forte?;Vasocon?
Uses
- It is used to ease allergy signs.
- Naphazoline lowers or stops the body's reaction to the allergen.
- It lowers eye irritation.
Dosing
How to take
- For the eye only.
- Take out contact lenses before using this drug. Lenses may be put back in 15 minutes after this drug is given. Do not put contacts back in if your eyes are irritated or infected.
- Do not touch the container tip to the eye, lid, or other skin.
- Tilt your head back and drop drug into the eye.
- After use, keep your eyes closed. Put pressure on the inside corner of the eye. Do this for 1 to 2 minutes. This keeps the drug in your eye.
- Space each eye drug by 5 minutes.
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