Description

Nazin is the unique combination drug of vasoconstrictor and astringent to relieve red, tired & itchy eyes 

Presentation

    Nazin Eye Drops: Each ml contains Naphazoline nitrate 0.05 mg and Zinc sulphate 0.2 mg.

Indications

    Acute and chronic non-infectious conjunctivitis, nonspecific conjunctival irritation; also after successful treatment of bacterial and viral conjunctivitis. Irrigation of the tear ducts.

Dosage & Administration

    Adults: 1 drop in the conjunctival sac, three to 4 times per day.

    Children: Naphazoline nitrate and Zinc sulphate drops has not been studied in children. Generally, in children the dosage of vasoconstrictors should be low and selected with caution.

Contrainidications

    Hypersensitivity to zinc sulphate, Naphazoline and other ingredients. Nazin is contraindicated in patients suffering from narrow-angle glaucoma, dry eye and especially keratoconjunctivitis sicca (Sjogren's syndrome). Nazin must not be used in infants.

Warning & Precautions

    Uncontrolled use of Nazin over extended periods of time should be avoided. If no improvement is seen after 2 days, treatment should be discontinued and other therapeutic measures should be considered. If ocular discomfort or visual disturbance occurs during Nazin treatment, the therapy must be discontinued. Caution is indicated in patients with predisposition to glaucoma and in patients suffering from hypertension, cardiovascular diseases, pheochromocytoma, aneurysm, hyperglycemia, and hyperthyroidism.

Side effects

    Mydriasis and a slight increase of intraocular pressure in isolated cases. A slight and transient burning sensation may occur after instillation, which does not affect the success of the treatment. Long term use may result in reactive redness of the eye (rebound effect).
    In very rare cases systemic cardiovascular effects, such as hypertension and arrhythmia, may occur. Nonspecific fatigue has been observed in some patients.

Drug interaction

    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.

Use in special groups

    Use in pregnancy: There are neither controlled animal studies nor studies in pregnant women available.
    Use in lactation: The effects of Nazin treatment during lactation have not been investigated.

Packing

    Nazin Eye Drops: Each LDPE  dropper bottle contains 10 ml Sterile & Pyrogen free eye drops.