Curine Eye Specification
Requires Prescription (YES/NO)
Yes
Generics
Naphazoline HCl
Used For
Eye Allergy
How it works
This medicine contains the active ingredient naphazoline hydrochloride which belongs to the group of medicines called local vasoconstrictors which act by narrowing the blood vessels in the eye, thereby reducing redness and swelling.
Curine Eye Usage And Safety
Dosage
Naphazoline HCl
Side Effects
• Allergic reactions such as itching or rashes • Pain in the eye or change in vision • Stinging or irritation in the eye caused by using too many drops or using them too often , Eye irritation, eye pain. Continued andexcessive use may lead to increased redness of the eye and to developing of other eye conditions , nausea , headache, dizziness.
Drug Interactions
Digoxin, quinidine or tricyclic antidepressants , monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) .
Indication
It is used to clear redness and soothe eyes which have been irritated by, for example, dusty atmospheres, wind, swimming, smoke, air pollutants, or close work such as reading and computer use.
When not to Use
Do not use: • If you are sensitive to any of the ingredients in this medicine • If you suffer from an eye condition characterised by continued redness, pain, or blurred vision • If you suffer from raised pressure inside your eyeball (glaucoma) .
Curine Eye Precautions
Precaution
It contains benzalkonium chloride which may be absorbed by soft contact lenses and may change the colour of the contact lenses. You should remove contact lenses before using this medicine and put them back 15 minutes afterwards.
Curine Eye Warnings
Warning 1
Consult your pharmacist or doctor before using this medicine if you think you have, or are being treated for high blood pressure (hypertension) or diabetes.
Warning 2
Consult your pharmacist or doctor before using this medicine if you think you have, or are being treated for over-active thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism).
Warning 3
Consult your pharmacist or doctor before using this medicine if you think you have, or are being treated for problems with your heart or your blood circulation (cardiovascular abnormalities) , thickening of the blood vessels (arteriosclerosis).
Curine Eye Additional Information
Pregnancy category
Always consult your physician before using any medicine.
Storage (YES/NO)
Store this medicine at room temperature, away from direct light and heat.
