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Naphazoline/pheniramine-Ophth


Naphazoline is a decongestant and pheniramine is an antihistamine. This combination is used to relieve redness, puffiness, itchy and watering eyes associated with colds, allergies or eye irritations.

ALTERNATE NAMES

Naphcon-A, Eye Allergy Relief, Visine-A

 
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Naphcon-A, Eye Allergy Relief, Visine-A

Uses
Naphazoline is a decongestant and pheniramine is an antihistamine. This combination is used to relieve redness, puffiness, itchy and watering eyes associated with colds, allergies or eye irritations.


Storage
  • Store at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture.
  • Do not freeze.


Overdose
  • If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
  • Ocuhist may be harmful if swallowed.

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OcuHist Eye Allergy Relief Drops
OcuHist Eye Allergy Relief Drops

How To Use
  • To apply eye drops, wash hands first.
  • To avoid contamination, be careful not to touch the dropper or let it touch your eye.
  • Tilt your head back, gaze upward and pull down the lower eyelid to make a pouch.
  • Place dropper directly over eye and administer the prescribed number of drops.
  • Look downward and gently close your eye for 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Place one finger at the corner of the eye near the nose and apply gentle pressure.
  • This will prevent the medication from draining away from the eye.
  • Try not to blink and do not rub the eye.
  • Do not rinse the dropper.
  • If you are using another kind of eye drop, wait at least five minutes before applying other eye medications.

Side Effects
  • Ocuhist may temporarily sting your eyes when you first use it.
  • If stinging continues or becomes bothersome, inform your doctor.
  • Vision may be blurred or unstable for a few minutes after applying eye drops.
  • Use caution if driving or performing duties requiring clear vision.
  • Inform your doctor if you develop: severe eye pain, headache, redness, itching or swelling in or around the eyes, vision problems.
  • If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Precautions
  • Tell your doctor if you have: eye problems, high blood pressure, diabetes, thyroid disorder, heart disease, asthma, allergies (especially to sulfites).
  • Ocuhist should be used only if clearly needed during pregnancy or while breast-feeding.
  • Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.

Missed Dose
  • Do not double dose if missed, but use it as soon as remembered.
  • However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your regular dosing schedule.

Drug Interactions
  • Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription medication you may take, especially: medication for blood pressure, depression.
  • If you are using another kind of eye drop, wait at least five minutes before applying other medications.
  • Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

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