Ocurest Plus Eye Drop, Camphor/ Menthol/ Phenylephrine/ Carboxymethylcellulose/ Naphazoline

Name: Ocurest Plus Eye Drop, Camphor/ Menthol/ Phenylephrine/ Carboxymethylcellulose/ Naphazoline
Brand: Ocurest Plus Eye Drop
SKU: 4131

Ocurest Plus Eye Drop is used for the treatment of eye congestion, redness, puffiness or itchyness. Ocurest Plus Eye Drop is used together with lubricants such as glycerin.

US Brand Name

Ocurest Plus Eye Drop

Generic Name

Camphor/ Menthol/ Phenylephrine/ Carboxymethylcellulose/ Naphazoline

Other Brand Name

Ocurest Plus Eye Drop

Packing

10ml, 15ml

Manufacturer

Centaur Pharma

Form

Eye Drop

Strength

Camphor 0.01%w/v / Menthol 0.005%w/v / Phenylephrine 0.012%w/v / Carboxymethylcellulose 0.5% / Naphazoline 0.05%w/v

Country

India

Camphor 0.01%w/v / Menthol 0.005%w/v / Phenylephrine 0.012%w/v / Carboxymethylcellulose 0.5% / Naphazoline 0.05%w/v 10 mL USD $7.00

Camphor 0.01%w/v / Menthol 0.005%w/v / Phenylephrine 0.012%w/v / Carboxymethylcellulose 0.5% / Naphazoline 0.05%w/v 15 mL USD $9.00

Naphazoline

Uses

Naphazoline is used for the relief of minor eye redness or discomfort caused by minor irritants.

How it Works

Naphazoline is a vasoconstrictor. Naphazoline works by narrowing blood vessels in the eyes to reduce eye redness and swelling.

Common Side effects

Some of the potential side effects of Naphazoline can include the symptoms below;

Dilatation of pupil

Menthol

Uses

Menthol is used in the treatment of itching, dermatitis and eczema.

How it Works

Menthol works by activating the cold-sensitive TRPM8 receptors in the skin. Menthol, causes a feeling of coolness due to stimulation of cold receptors by inhibiting Ca++ currents of neuronal membranes. Menthol may also yield analgesic properties via kappa-opioid receptor agonism.

Common Side effects

Some of the potential side effects of Menthol can include the symptoms below;

Balance disorder,
Vomiting,
Altered heart rate,
Drowsiness,
Hypersensitivity reaction,
Nausea,
Abdominal pain,
Contact dermatitis,
Skin irritation,
Apnea,
Nystagmus,
Vertigo

Carboxymethylcellulose

Uses

Carboxymethylcellulose is used in the treatment of dry eye disease.

How it Works

Carboxymethylcellulose is known as artificial tears. Carboxymethylcellulose works by moistening the surface of the eye in the same way as natural tears does thus reducing the symptoms of dry eye disease.

Common Side effects

Some of the potential side effects of Carboxymethylcellulose include the symptoms below;

Allergic reaction,
Foreign body sensation in eyes,
Increased production of tears,
Blurred vision,
Eye discharge,
Eye itching,
Eye pain,
Eye irritation,
Eye redness,
Visual impairment

Phenylephrine topical

Uses

Phenylephrine is used for pupil dilation and the treatment of nasal congestion.

How it Works

Phenylephrine works by narrowing and shrinking the small blood vessels in the nasal passages. Phenylephrine provides temporary relief from congestion or stuffiness in the nose. Phenylephrine topical for the eye works to relieve eye redness, burning, dryness and irritation caused by external irritants.

Common Side effects

Some of the potential side effects of Phenylephrine can include the symptoms below

Nausea,
Headache,
Palpitations,
Increased blood pressure,
Vomiting,
Increased heart rate,
Heart beat irregular

Camphor

Uses

Camphor is used in the treatment of dermatitis, itching, skin irritation and eczema.

How it Works

Camphor works by increasing blood flow and local temperature of the affected area which then works to suppress and temporarily relieve pain sensations. Camphor is known as a rubefacient or antitussive. Camphor also eases cough, nasal and throat irritation by moistening air passages.