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Opcon-A

NAPHAZOLINE HYDROCHLORIDE AND PHENIRAMINE MALEATE

Standard Dose
Directions Adults and children 6 years of age and older: Instill 1 or 2 drops in the affected eye(s) up to 4 times daily. Children under 6 years: ask a doctor
Max Dose
See official label
Primary Use
Uses temporarily relieves itching and redness caused by pollen, ragweed, grass, animal hair and dander
Summary

Indications and usage Uses temporarily relieves itching and redness caused by pollen, ragweed, grass, animal hair and dander Dosage and administration Directions Adults and children 6 years of age and older: Instill 1 or 2 drops in the affected eye(s) up to 4 times daily.

Children under 6 years: ask a doctor Warnings and cautions Warnings For external use only Do not use if you are sensitive to any ingredient in this product if solution changes color or becomes cloudy Ask a doctor before use if you have heart disease high blood pressure trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland narrow angle glaucoma When using this product overuse may cause more eye redness pupils may become enlarged temporarily do not touch tip of container to any surface to avoid contamination you may feel a brief tingling after putting drops in eye replace cap after use remove contact lenses before using Stop use and ask a doctor if you experience eye pain changes in vision redness or irritation of the eye that worsens or lasts more than 72 hours Keep out of reach of children.

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Clinical summary

Indications and usage Uses temporarily relieves itching and redness caused by pollen, ragweed, grass, animal hair and dander Dosage and administration Directions Adults and children 6 years of age and older: Instill 1 or 2 drops in the affected eye(s) up to 4 times daily. Children under 6 years: ask a doctor Warnings and cautions Warnings For external use only Do not use if you are sensitive to any ingredient in this product if solution changes color or becomes cloudy Ask a doctor before use if you have heart disease high blood pressure trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland narrow angle glaucoma When using this product overuse may cause more eye redness pupils may become enlarged temporarily do not touch tip of container to any surface to avoid contamination you may feel a brief tingling after putting drops in eye replace cap after use remove contact lenses before using Stop use and ask a doctor if you experience eye pain changes in vision redness or irritation of the eye that worsens or lasts more than 72 hours Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Accidental oral ingestion in infants and children may lead to coma and marked reduction in body temperature.

Monitoring

  • Warnings For external use only Do not use if you are sensitive to any ingredient in this product if solution changes color or becomes cloudy Ask a doctor before use if you have heart disease high blood pressure trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland narrow angle glaucoma When using this product overuse may cause more eye redness pupils may become enlarged temporarily do not touch tip of container to any surface to avoid contamination you may feel a brief tingling after putting drops in eye replace cap after use remove contact lenses before using Stop use and ask a doctor if you experience eye pain changes in vision redness or irritation of the eye that worsens or lasts more than 72 hours Keep out of reach of children.
  • If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
  • Accidental oral ingestion in infants and children may lead to coma and marked reduction in body temperature.

Interaction Notes

  • Review official label interaction section.