Naphazoline Hydrochloride + Pheniramine Maleate
Indications
Naphazoline Hydrochloride + Pheniramine Maleate eye drops are used for the symptomatic treatment of allergic conjunctivitis.
⚠️ Always consult a registered physician before taking any medicine.
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.
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.
Dosage Reference
⚠️ Reference ranges from official sources only. Consult your doctor for personalized dosing.