Brand
name: AVIL
(Pheniramine)
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GENERIC NAME: NAPHAZOLINE WITH PHENIRAMINE - OPHTHALMIC (nah-FAZZ-oh-leen
WITH fen-IRR-uh-meen, off-THAL-mick)
BRAND NAME(S): Ak-Con-A, Naphcon-A, Opcon-A
Medication Uses | How To Use | Side Effects | Precautions | Drug Interactions
| Overdose | Notes | Missed Dose | Storage
USES:
Naphazoline is a decongestant and pheniramine is an antihistamine.
This combination is used to relieve redness, puffiness, itchy and
watering eyes associated with colds, allergies or eye irritations.
HOW TO USE:
To apply eye drops, wash hands first. To avoid contamination,
be careful not to touch the dropper or let it touch your eye. Tilt
your head back, gaze upward and pull down the lower eyelid to make
a pouch. Place dropper directly over eye and administer the prescribed
number of drops. Look downward and gently close your eye for 1 to
2 minutes. Place one finger at the corner of the eye near the nose
and
apply gentle pressure. This will prevent the medication from draining
away from the eye. Try not to blink and do not rub the eye. Do not
rinse the dropper. If you are using another kind of eye drop, wait
at least five minutes before applying other eye medications.
SIDE EFFECTS AVIL (Pheniramine) :
This medication may temporarily sting your eyes when
you first use it. If stinging continues or becomes bothersome, inform
your doctor. Vision may be blurred or unstable for a few minutes
after applying eye drops. Use caution if driving or performing duties
requiring
clear vision. Inform your doctor if you develop: severe eye pain,
headache, redness, itching or swelling in or around the eyes, vision
problems.
If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor
or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor if you have: eye problems, high blood
pressure, diabetes, thyroid disorder, heart disease, asthma, allergies
(especially to sulfites). This medication should be used only if clearly
needed during pregnancy or while breast-feeding. Discuss the risks
and benefits with your doctor.
