Carboxy Methyl Cellulose + Naphazoline + Phenylephrine

Expert Advice

Dosage Forms Available

• Carboxy Methyl Cellulose + Naphazoline + Phenylephrine is available for use via the ophthalmic route in the form of eye drops.

Age and Dose Restrictions

• This medicine is meant for adults and children above 6 years of age, as directed by a doctor.

Contraindications

• Carboxy Methyl Cellulose + Naphazoline + Phenylephrine is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients.

Other Medications to Avoid

• Carboxy Methyl Cellulose + Naphazoline + Phenylephrine may interact with other decongestant eye drops (such as oxymetazoline), antihistamine eye drops (like ketotifen), and anti-inflammatory eye drops (such as dexamethasone). These interactions can potentially impact the effectiveness and safety of the ocular treatments.

Overdose and Missed Dose

• An overdose of this medication may lead to symptoms such as headache, nausea, sweating, slow heartbeat, drowsiness, and in severe cases, coma. If accidental overdose occurs from swallowing the eye drops, seek emergency medical attention immediately.

• If you forget to use this medicine in your eyes, do so as soon as you remember. Avoid doubling the dose to compensate for a missed one.

• In case you happen to put a few extra drops of this medicine in your eye, do not panic. Rinse your eyes with clean water at room temperature. If any symptoms persist or worsen, inform your doctor.

Management of Side Effects

• Most side effects are temporary and generally harmless and resolve when discontinuing this medicine. However, if you experience any severe side effects or worsening of any of the symptoms, please consult your doctor.

• Temporary stinging or burning can be managed by closing your eyes for a few moments after administering the eye drops.

• Temporary blurred vision can usually be managed by waiting a few moments until your vision clears before resuming activities.

Use in Driving and Operating Machinery

• This medication may temporarily blur your vision or cause other visual disturbances which may affect your ability to drive or operate machinery. Avoid these activities until your vision is clear.

Use in Pregnancy and Lactation

• Consult your doctor before using Carboxy Methyl Cellulose + Naphazoline + Phenylephrine if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.

Caution in Other Conditions

• Patients with heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, thyroid disorders, and narrow-angle glaucoma should exercise caution when using Carboxy Methyl Cellulose + Naphazoline + Phenylephrine.

Special Dietary and Lifestyle Recommendations

• Maintain good eye hygiene by washing your hands before applying the eye drops and avoid touching the dropper tip to any surface to avoid contamination.

• Protect your eyes from dust, smoke, and other airborne irritants by wearing protective eyewear when necessary.

• Try to limit your exposure to things that make your allergies worse, such as pet dander, dust mites, or pollen.

• Always remove contact lenses before using this medicine and wait at least 15 minutes after using before reinserting them.

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