Naphazoline (Ophthalmic)

Brand Names : Ak-Con, Albalon, Allerest, Allergy Drops, Clear Eyes Lubricating Eye Redness Reliever, Comfort Eye Drops, Degest 2, Estivin II, I-Naphline, Muro's Opcon, Nafazair, Naphcon, Naphcon Forte, Ocu-Zoline Sterile Ophthalmic Solution, VasoClear, VasoClear A, Vasocon Regular, Albalon Liquifilm, Vasocon

Category

• Decongestant, ophthalmic

Description

Naphazoline (naf-AZ-oh-leen) is used to relieve redness due to minor eye irritations, such as those caused by colds, dust, wind, smog, pollen, swimming, or wearing contact lenses.

Some of these preparations are available only with your doctor's prescription. Others are available without a prescription; however, your doctor may have special instructions on the proper use of this medicine for your medical problem.

Naphazoline is available in the following dosage form:

Ophthalmic
• Ophthalmic solution (eye drops) (U.S. and Canada)

Brand Names

Some commonly used brand names are:

In the U.S.—

• Ak-Con
• Albalon
• Allerest
• Allergy Drops
• Clear Eyes Lubricating Eye Redness Reliever
• Comfort Eye Drops
• Degest 2
• Estivin II
• I-Naphline
• Muro's Opcon
• Nafazair
• Naphcon
• Naphcon Forte
• Ocu-Zoline Sterile Ophthalmic Solution
• VasoClear
• VasoClear A
• Vasocon Regular

In Canada—

• Ak-Con
• Albalon Liquifilm
• Naphcon Forte
• Vasocon

Generic name product may be available in the U.S.