Acute and chronic non-infectious conjunctivitis,nonspecific conjunctival irritation.Irrigation of the tear ducts.
Ophthalmic Non-Steroid drugs
Zinc ions, the active compound of zinc sulphate, have an astringent, i.e. tissue-sealing and slightly anti-septic effect. Naphazoline constricts the blood vessels and reduces the inflammation and swelling of the conjunctiva. This effect of naphazoline, a substance of the benzylimidazoline group, is due to direct binding to a-adrenergic receptor sites on unstriated muscle cells in the blood vessels.
1 drop in the conjunctival sac,three to 4 times per day.
Naphazoline containing products should not be administered during treatment with MAO-blockers nor during 10 days after discontinuation of such treatment. The effects of Naphazoline may be increased by concomitant use of tricyclic antidepressants.
Hypersensitivity to zinc sulphate,Naphazoline and other ingredients. Naphazoline & Zinc is contraindicated in patients suffering from narrow-angle glaucoma,dry eye and especially keratoconjunctivits sicca Sjogren's syndrome.
Increase of intraocular pressure in isolated cases,transient burning sensation may occur after instillation
There are neither controlled animal studies nor studies in pregnant women available. Use in lactation: The effects of Naphazoline & Zinc treatment during lactation have not been investigated.
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