Fluorometholone and Naphazoline can be used in combination for ophthalmic (eye) or nasal formulations. They target different aspects of ocular or nasal symptoms:
Fluorometholone is a corticosteroid that helps reduce inflammation, swelling, and irritation by suppressing immune responses and inflammation.
Naphazoline is a sympathomimetic agent, specifically an alpha-adrenergic agonist, that acts as a vasoconstrictor. It helps to reduce redness and congestion in the eyes or nasal passages by constricting blood vessels.
Indications for Fluorometholone and Naphazoline combination in eye formulations:
Allergic conjunctivitis: Provides relief from redness, itching, and inflammation caused by allergens.
Post-operative inflammation: Helps to manage inflammation and discomfort following ocular surgery.
Non-infectious inflammatory conditions: Useful for treating various non-infectious ocular inflammations where a corticosteroid is needed.
Indications for Fluorometholone and Naphazoline combination in nasal formulations:
Allergic rhinitis: Helps to alleviate symptoms such as nasal congestion, itching, and sneezing due to allergies.
Non-allergic rhinitis: Can be used to manage nasal symptoms caused by factors other than allergens, such as irritants or infections.
Nasal congestion relief: Provides temporary relief from congestion due to colds or sinus infections.
Dosage:
Adults & Children: Over 2 Yr, 1 Or 2 Drops Two To Four Times Daily.
Content
Eye Drop Fluorometholone 0.1%, Naphazoline Hci 0.025%.
Pregnancy
Consult with Doctor Or Caution Advised
Stability
Corticosteroid
Vasoconstrictor
Contra Indications
Viral, Fungal, Tuberculous Or Purulent Infections Of The Eye, Soft Contact Lenses.
Precautions
Viral, Fungal, Tuberculous Or Purulent Infections Of The Eye, Soft Contact Lenses.