Naphazoline and Antazoline are combined in this medicine.
Naphazoline + Antazoline temporarily relieves itching, redness, tearing, and swelling of the eyes associated with eye allergies.
Instil Naphazoline + Antazoline eye drop solution in the affected eye(s) exactly as directed by your doctor or according to the instructions on the label. Do not use more or less than instructed by your doctor.
To use the eye drop solution, follow these steps:
- Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water before using the eye drops.
- Tilt your head slightly backwards. With the index finger, pull the lower eyelid away from the eye to form a pouch. Look upward and instil the required number of drops inside the lower eyelid.
- Close your eye and do not blink for a few seconds. Using your index finger, gently press the inner corner of your eye by the nose for 1-2 minutes. This may help prevent the absorption of this medicine into other parts of the body.
- Wipe any excess liquid from your face with a clean tissue.
- Replace and tighten the cap of the bottle.
Do not allow the tip of the dropper of this medicine to touch your eyes, eyelids, or any other surface. Recap the eye drop immediately after use. If the eye drop becomes contaminated, it could cause an infection in your eyes.
If you have been given any other eye drops or medicines to be used together with Naphazoline + Antazoline, wait for a few minutes before using the other medicine.
Do not share your eye drops with anyone else.
Some brands of this medicine contain benzalkonium chloride as a preservative. This may discolour soft contact lenses and cause eye irritation. If you are wearing contact lenses, you should remove them before instilling the eye drops. Wait for at least 15 minutes before reinserting your lenses.
Instil the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and return to your normal dosing schedule.
DO NOT double a dose to make up for a missed dose.
If you often forget to instil your medicine, let your doctor and pharmacist know.
Alert your doctor if you have narrow-angle glaucoma (increased pressure in the eye) as Naphazoline + Antazoline may not be suitable for you.
Inform your doctor if you have the following conditions:
- heart disease
- high blood pressure
- diabetes
- overactive thyroid gland
Let your doctor know if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Avoid long-term or excessive use of Naphazoline + Antazoline.
Naphazoline + Antazoline may cause your vision to be temporarily blurred. If affected, do not drive or take part in any activity in which you need to see clearly.
Other side effects include any of the following: headache, dizziness, drowsiness, and nausea.
Some side effects may need immediate medical help. Alert your doctor quickly if you experience any of the following:
- severe headache or dizziness, vision changes, passing out
- slow, fast or abnormal heartbeat, chest pain, shortness of breath, swelling of arms or legs
- sleepiness, confusion, unusual thirst or hunger, passing urine more often, breath that smells like fruit
- severe eye irritation or pain
Inform your doctor if any of these side effects do not go away or are severe, or if you experience other side effects.
Inform your doctor and pharmacist if you are currently taking medicine that is used to treat depression known as a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) such as isocarboxazid, phenelzine and tranylcypromine or a tricyclic antidepressant (TCA) such as amitriptyline, nortriptyline, desipramine, imipramine and doxepin.
Always notify your doctor and pharmacist if you are taking or using any other medicines, including herbal tonics such as traditional Chinese medicines, supplements, and medicines that you buy without a prescription.
Store in a cool, dry place away from the reach of children.
Keep the bottle tightly closed after use. Protect from light.
Throw away any remaining eye drops 30 days after opening. Mark the date of opening on the eye drop bottle so that you know when to discard it.
Medicines must not be used past the expiry date.
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