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Naphazoline nasal prep
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Naphazoline nasal prep — brands, prices, indication, dosage and side effects available in Bangladesh.
Description
Naphazoline nasal prep is sympathomimetic (alpha receptor agonist) used in the treatment of eye Irritation. It provide relief from the eye redness and discomfort by restoring the normal blood flow to the eyes. Naphazoline nasal prep is for external use only. Follow the instructions given by your doctor and use this medicine regularly to get the most benefit. You should gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid and wipe off extra liquid. Always wash your hands and do not touch the end of the dropper. This could infect your eye. Make sure you remove contact lenses if you wear them and wait for at least 15 minutes before putting them back. Never use a bottle if the seal is broken before you use it for the first time. Dilatation of pupil is the most common side effect of this medicine. However, an overdose may cause a stinging or burning sensation and blurred vision. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them. You are advised to avoid driving until you know how the drug affects you or must consult with the doctor if the condition does not improve within 24 hours. Before using this medicine, let your doctor know if you have glaucoma, any other eye disease, or if you have heart disease or have high blood pressure. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Inform your doctor about pregnancy or breastfeeding before starting of treatment. Naphazoline nasal prep narrows the blood vessels in the eye, thereby reducing redness and swelling.
Indications
• Eye Irritation
Mechanism of action
Alpha 1 adrenergic agonist; stimulates alpha-adrenergic receptors in nasal conjunctiva and arterioles to produce vasoconstriction that results in nasal decongestion
Dosage
Adult Dose: Nasal Decongestant 1-2 sprays per nostril q6hr PRN Child Dose: Nasal Decongestant 12 years 1-2 sprays per nostril q6hr PRN
Administration
This medicine is for external use only. Take it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Hold the dropper close to the eye without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid. Wipe off extra liquid.
Missed dose
If you miss a dose of Naphazoline nasal prep, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
Side effects
Frequency Not Defined CNS (anxiety, dizziness, tremor, etc) Burning Stinging Sneezing Dryness Local irritation Rebound congestion
Precautions & warnings
[UNSAFE] Naphazoline nasal prep may cause blurring of your vision for a short time just after its use. Do not drive until your vision is clear. Naphazoline nasal prep should be used as per dose and duration suggested by the doctor.
Contraindications
Heart disease (incr BP, HR, palpitations) Narrow angle glaucoma
Food interactions
No interaction found/established
Use in pregnancy
[CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR] Naphazoline nasal prep may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Use in lactation
[SAFE IF PRESCRIBED] Naphazoline nasal prep is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Renal / hepatic impairment
No interaction found/established No interaction found/established
Common questions
My right eye turns red often. I don't feel irritation though Use zoline plus eye drop thrice Etching both eye after using optizee plus eye drop prescribed by doctor and swelling near eye Can I consult physician or the problem is related with eye Get your eye examination by eye 'doctor Heavy muddy and lite itching in both eye last 2 month I using algic plus and refresh tears eye drop but no relief kindly advise new Medicine and management U need eye examination to rule out any eye infection or allergy I am looking for I kul plus eye drop but i am not able to get in Banglore suggest Me some eye drop for that my eyes become red so remove that redness I want this drop One of chemist suggest me tears plus drop is this substitute of I kul plus please give on eye drop name for I become red now my I become red as blood These are my right eye prescription but after using these drop my eyes is still red so normally I was using I kul plus but now it's not in supply can please give me any substitute for that Seems u r having glaucoma. Using these drops may a Also cause redness. Or raised iOp can also cause it. Again go for eye checkup by Swelling plus redness plus pain plus mucopurulent discharge left eye since 15 days. Suspected subacute viral conjunctivitis. Take treatment under supervision of immediately Continuous Irritation in left eye corner since last 2 days. Use eye drop refresh tears four times a dayMeanwhile visit eye surgeon Which eye drops should be used in case of redness and irritation Use refresh tears. Eye drop for irritation. For redness, get check up done by Eye pain and irritation and redness in Eyes Use eye drop refresh tears 3 times. . If not improving visit