Naphazoline hydrochloride/ Phenylephrine hydrochloride/ Chlorpheniramine Maleate Eye Drops

Name: Naphazoline hydrochloride/ Phenylephrine hydrochloride/ Chlorpheniramine Maleate Eye Drops
Brand: Naphazoline hydrochloride/ Phenylephrine hydrochloride/ Chlorpheniramine Maleate Eye Drops
SKU: 1068

Phenylephrine Hydrochloride/ Naphazoline Hydrochloride/ Chlorpheniramine Maleate Eye Drop is prescribed to help treat allergic conjunctivitis, vernal conjunctivitis, or phlyctenular conjunctivitis. It may also be prescribed to help alleviate redness as well as itchiness or tearing of the eyes due to minor eye irritations.

US Brand Name

Naphazoline/ Phenylephrine/ Chlorpheniramine

Generic Name

Naphazoline/ Phenylephrine/ Chlorpheniramine/ Menthol/ Camphor

Other Brand Name

Ocurest-AH

Packing

10 ml

Manufacturer

Centaur Pharma

Form

Eye Drops

Strength

Naphazoline 0.05% / Phenylephrine 0.12% / Chlorpheniramine 0.1% / Menthol 0.005% / Camphor 0.01%

Country

India

camphor 0.01% chlorpheniramine maleate 0.1% menthol 0.005% naphazoline hydrochloride 0.5% phenylephrine hydrochloride 0.12% 10 mL USD $4.90

Chlorpheniramine

Uses

Chlorpheniramine is used as a treatment for allergic disorders and the symptoms it may cause.

How it Works

Chlorpheniramine works to treat allergic disorders and its symptoms by blocking histamine from binding to its receptors, which helps to provide relief from any allergies and its symptoms.When an allergic reaction occurs, cells in the body release histamine, this causes histamine to bind to certain receptors in the body, which then leads to allergy symptoms. Chlorpheniramine helps to overcome and treat these symptoms.

Common Side effects

Patients who take Chlorpheniramine may suffer from such side effects;

Nausea,
Constipation,
Loss of appetite,
Drowsiness,
Dry mouth,
Dry throat,
Dry skin,
Headache,
Inability to empty the urinary bladder,
Nasal congestion,
Chest congestion,
Vomiting

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

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.