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Rx0.025%+0.3% • Ophthalmic Solution
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Indications & Uses
Napcon is indicated for:
Pharmacology
This ophthalmic solution combines Naphazoline Hydrochloride and Pheniramine Maleate, bringing together the effects of an antihistamine and a decongestant in a single preparation. Pheniramine Maleate is the antihistamine component, while Naphazoline Hydrochloride serves as the decongestant. Naphazoline Hydrochloride is a direct acting sympathomimetic amine that acts on alpha adrenergic receptors in the arterioles of the conjunctiva to produce vasoconstriction, thereby reducing conjunctival congestion. Pheniramine Maleate is an alkylamine derivative with antimuscarinic and central sedative properties, used to relieve the symptoms of hypersensitivity reactions such as conjunctivitis.
Dosage Reference
Reference Information Only
Dosages shown are general references from official sources. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist for personalized dosing.
Adults:
Instill one to two drops into the affected eye(s), three to four times a day. This medicine has not been established as safe or effective for children under 6 years of age.
Side Effects
Ocular discomfort, keratitis, eye pain, eye edema, and ocular hyperemia may occur.
Cautions & Contraindications
Warnings & Precautions
Patients being treated with monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) may experience a severe hypertensive crisis if given a sympathomimetic drug. Patients already using an eye product obtained on prescription should use this ophthalmic solution only after consulting a doctor or pharmacist. Napolin should be used cautiously in children, the elderly, patients with cardiovascular disease including cardiac arrhythmia, patients with poorly controlled hypertension, and patients with diabetes, especially when it is not adequately controlled, as well as those who have urinary retention or prostate hypertrophy. It should also be used cautiously in patients with sympathetic denervation, such as those with insulin dependent diabetes, orthostatic hypotension, hypertension, or hyperthyroidism, because of the risk of possible systemic effects. Caution is likewise needed in patients known to suffer from pyloroduodenal obstruction or epilepsy. Prolonged or excessive use may lead to rebound ocular vasodilatation or congestion. These eye drops may cause transient mydriasis, temporary blurred vision, or other visual disturbances that could affect the ability to drive or use machines. If mydriasis or blurred vision occurs after instillation, the patient should wait until their vision clears before driving or operating machinery.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to any component of this product, and narrow-angle glaucoma.
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Naphazoline and Pheniramine eye preparations fall under pregnancy category C. Very little data exists, or none at all, on topical ophthalmic Naphazoiine or Pheniramine in pregnant women. A pregnant woman should use it only if it is clearly needed.
For breastfeeding, there are no well-controlled studies in women who are nursing. So a breastfeeding woman should likewise use it only if it is clearly needed.
⚠️ Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
Overdose
If Naphazoline is swallowed by accident, or if too much is taken, it can cause problems, particularly in children. These include depression of the central nervous system, with a clear fall in body temperature and signs such as bradycardia, excessive sweating, drowsiness and coma. Blood pressure may rise (hypertension) and then fall (hypotension).
If too much of these eye drops gets into the eye(s), flush them with warm tap water.
⚠️ In an emergency call 999 or go to the nearest hospital emergency department.
Storage
Store this eye drop below 30° C, away from light and damp places. Keep it out of reach of children.
Patients must be told to take out their contact lenses before putting in the drops, and to wait at least 15 minutes before putting them back. Take care not to let the dropper tip of the bottle touch the eyelids, the surrounding areas, your fingers or any other surface, because this can contaminate the tip and the solution. Close the bottle tightly when you are not using it. Don't use it after 4 weeks from the day it was first opened.
Common questions about Napcon 0.025%+0.3%
What is Napcon 0.025%+0.3% Ophthalmic Solution?
Napcon 0.025%+0.3% Ophthalmic Solution is a medicine that contains Naphazoline Hydrochloride + Pheniramine Maleate. It is made by Advanced Chemical Industries PLC. It belongs to the Ophthalmic Non-Steroid Combined preparations group of medicines.
What is Napcon used for?
Napcon is used for: Conjunctivitis.
What are the side effects of Napcon?
Ocular discomfort, keratitis, eye pain, eye edema, and ocular hyperemia may occur.
Can I take Napcon during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?
Naphazoline and Pheniramine eye preparations fall under pregnancy category C. Very little data exists, or none at all, on topical ophthalmic Naphazoiine or Pheniramine in pregnant women. Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
What happens if I take too much Napcon?
If Naphazoline is swallowed by accident, or if too much is taken, it can cause problems, particularly in children. These include depression of the central nervous system, with a clear fall in body temperature and signs such as bradycardia, excessive sweating, drowsiness and coma. In an emergency call 999 or go to the nearest hospital emergency department.
How should I store Napcon?
Store this eye drop below 30° C, away from light and damp places. Keep it out of reach of children.
Do I need a prescription for Napcon?
Napcon is a prescription (Rx) medicine. Take it as your doctor advises.