Opcon-A Eye Drops
Generic name:naphazoline hydrochloride and pheniramine maleate
Dosage form: eye drops
Drug class:Ophthalmic antihistamines and decongestants
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Feb 21, 2022.
Active ingredients
Naphazoline HCl (0.02675%)
Pheniramine maleate (0.315%)
Purpose
Redness reliever
Antihistamine
Uses
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- temporarily relieves itching and redness caused by pollen, ragweed, grass, animal hair and dander.
Warnings
For external use only
Do not use
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- if you are sensitive to any ingredient in this product
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- if solution changes color or becomes cloudy
Ask a doctor before use if you have
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- heart disease
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- high blood pressure
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- trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
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- narrow angle glaucoma
When using this product
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- overuse may cause more eye redness
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- pupils may become enlarged temporarily
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- do not touch tip of container to any surface to avoid contamination
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- you may feel a brief tingling after putting drops in eye
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- replace cap after use
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- remove contact lenses before using
Stop use and ask a doctor if you experience
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- eye pain
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- changes in vision
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- 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.
Directions
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- Adults and children 6 years of age and older: Instill 1 or 2 drops in the affected eye(s) up to 4 times daily.
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- Children under 6 years: ask a doctor
Other information
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- store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F)
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- this package is child-resistant
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- protect from light
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- use before expiration date marked on the carton or bottle
