OTC Ophthalmics

Temporarily relieves minor eye symptoms of itching and redness caused by ragweed, pollen, grass, animal hair, and dander. Clinically proven effective for relief of itchy, red eyes.

Once available by prescription only, Opcon-A® Eye Drops combine an antihistamine with a redness reliever for the temporary relief of itchy, red eyes.

Ingredient

Active Ingredients

Naphazoline (HCI 0.02675%) - Redness Reliever

Pheniramine maleate (0.315%) - Antihistamine

Inactive Ingredients

benzalkonium chloride, boric acid, edetate disodium, hypromellose, purified water, sodium borate, sodium chloride

Uses:

• temporarily relieves itching and redness caused by pollen, ragweed, grass, animal hair and dander.

Warnings:

Do not use:

• if you are sensitive to any ingredient in this product
• if solution changes color or becomes cloudy

Ask a doctor before use if you have:

• heart disease
• high blood pressure
• trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
• narrow angle glaucoma

When using this product:

• overuse may cause more eye redness
• pupils may become enlarged temporarily
• do not touch tip of container to any surface to avoid contamination
• you may feel a brief tingling after putting drops in eye
• replace cap after use
• remove contact lenses before using

Stop use and ask a doctor if you experience:

• eye pain
• changes in vision
• redness or irritation of the eye that worsens or lasts more than 72 hours

Keep out of reach of children.

If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Accidental oral ingestion in infants and children may lead to coma and marked reduction in body temperature.

Directions:

• Adults and children 6 years of age and older: instill 1 or 2 drops in the affected eye(s)up to 4 times daily.
• Children under 6 years: ask a doctor

 

Other Information:

• store at room temperature 20-25°C (68-77°F)
• protect from light
• use before expiration date marked on the carton and bottle