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Brand name: Naphcon-A 0.025% / 0.3% ^TM

Active ingredients: naphazoline + pheniramine

What it is used for

Relief of allergic conjunctivitis. (Note: With regard to the recommendation of the DPSSC, the product is in fact in Schedule Four).

How to take it

The way to take this medicine is: Ophthalmic.

Store below 25 degrees Celsius
Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
Store below 25 degrees Celsius
Discard 4 weeks after opening
Shelf lifetime is 24 Months.

You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional.

Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.

Visual appearance

Clear, colourless solution.

Do I need a prescription?

This medicine is available from a pharmacy without prescription. It is Schedule 2 : Pharmacy Medicine.

Reporting side effects

You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.

You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems

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