Brand Name :
Privine, naphcon, naphcon A
Synonyms :
Nafazolin, nafazolina
Class :
Decongestant
Dosage Forms & Strengths
Nasal spray
0.05%(20ml)
Nasal
every 6 hours
Nasal spray
1-2 sprays in each nostril
Dosage Forms & Strengths
Nasal spray
0.05% (20ml)
<12 years
:
Not recommended
>12 years
1-2 sprays in each nostril every 6 hours
may increase the hypertension effect of alfa one agonist
may increase the hypertension effect of sympathomimetic drugs
may decrease the therapeutic effects of decongestants
may increase the hypertension effect of sympathomimetic drugs
may increase the vasoconstriction effect of sympathomimetic drugs
may increase the vasoconstriction effect of sympathomimetic drugs
may increase the vasoconstriction effect of sympathomimetic drugs
may increase the vasoconstriction effect of sympathomimetic drugs
may increase the vasoconstriction effect of sympathomimetic drugs
may increase the adverse effect of sympathomimetic drugs
may increase the hypertension effect of alfa one agonist
may increase the hypertension effect of alfa one agonist
may increase the hypertension effect of alfa one agonist
may increase the hypertension effect of alfa one agonist
may increase the hypertension effect of alfa one agonist
may increase the hypertension effect of alfa one agonist
may decrease the constriction effects of alpha-1 agonist
bunazosin (Not available in the United States)
may decrease the constriction effects of alpha-1 agonist
may decrease the constriction effects of alpha-1 agonist
may decrease the constriction effects of alpha-1 agonist
may decrease the constriction effects of alpha-1 agonist
may increase the hypertension effect of sympathomimetic drugs
may increase the adverse effect of sympathomimetic drugs
may diminish the serum concentration of decongestants
may increase the tachycardiac effect of sympathomimetic drugs
may increase the hypertension effect of sympathomimetic drugs
may increase the hypertension effect of sympathomimetic drugs
Frequency defined:
Rebound congestion
Dryness
Stinging
Anxiety
Local irritation
Burning
Sneezing
Pregnancy consideration: C
Lactation: Excretion of the drug in human breast milk is unknown
Pregnancy category:
Category A: well-controlled and Satisfactory studies show no risk to the fetus in the first or later trimester.
Category B: there was no evidence of risk to the fetus in animal studies, and there were not enough studies on pregnant women.
Category C: there was evidence of risk of adverse effects in animal reproduction studies, and no adequate evidence in human studies must take care of potential risks in pregnant women.
Category D: adequate data available with sufficient evidence of human fetal risk from various platforms, but despite the potential risk, and used only in emergency cases for potential benefits.
Category X: Drugs listed in this category outweigh the risks over benefits. Hence these categories of drugs need to be avoided by pregnant women.
Category N: There is no data available for the drug under this category
Patient information leaflet
Generic Name: Naphazoline
Pronounced: na·phaz·o·line
Why do we use Naphazolin?
It is used to treat nasal congestion, ocular redness, and itching, as well as its symptoms.
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