From the official label (Dec 2025). Your prescription and pharmacist come first.
What the official label says. If a doctor prescribed it, follow the prescription. Your pack's leaflet comes first if it is different.
Relieves redness of the eye due to minor eye irritations for use as a protectant against further irritation or to relieve dryness of the eye for the temporary relief of burning and irritation due to dryness of the eye
instill 1 to 2 drops in the affected eye(s) up to 4 times daily
to avoid contamination, do not touch tip of container to any surface replace cap after using overuse may produce increased redness of the eye pupils may become enlarged temporarily
narrow angle glaucoma
For external use only Do not use if solution changes color or becomes cloudy Ask a doctor before use if you have narrow angle glaucoma When using this product to avoid contamination, do not touch tip of container to any surface replace cap after using overuse may produce increased redness of the eye pupils may become enlarged temporarily Stop use and ask a doctor if you experience eye pain you experience changes in vision you experience continued redness or irritation of the eye the condition worsens or persists for more than 72 hours Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.
You experience eye pain you experience changes in vision you experience continued redness or irritation of the eye the condition worsens or persists for more than 72 hours
Keep out of reach of children.
Take it when you remember, unless it is nearly time for the next dose. Then skip the missed one. Never take two doses at once to make up for it. Check your leaflet, as some medicines are different.
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Price of Naphazoline in: United Kingdom
Products with Naphazoline as the active ingredient. Names differ between countries.
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relieves redness of the eye due to minor eye irritations for use as a protectant against further irritation or to relieve dryness of the eye for the temporary relief of burning and irritation due to dryness of the eye (From the official U.S. FDA label.)
Follow your prescription or the leaflet in your pack. The official label says: instill 1 to 2 drops in the affected eye(s) up to 4 times daily…
In many countries Naphazoline is sold without a prescription in some strengths. Rules differ by country, so ask a pharmacist.
Naphazoline is sold under names such as Advanced Eye Relief Redness Instant Relief, Naphcon A, Opcon-a, Privine, All Clear, Foster And Thrive Redness Relief Eye Drops. Brand names differ between countries.
The official label lists: you experience eye pain you experience changes in vision you experience continued redness or irritation of the eye the condition worsens or persists for more than 72 hours Tell your doctor about any side effect that bothers you or does not go away.
Scan the registration number on your pack with PillVera (NAFDAC number in Nigeria, NDC in the United States, DIN in Canada), check the expiry date and buy only from licensed pharmacies.
This page shows what official sources say, in plain words. It is not medical advice: your prescription and your doctor or pharmacist come first. Brand names, strengths and rules differ between countries.