Comparing Naphcon-A vs Neo-Poly-Dex
| Naphcon-A (naphazoline / pheniramine) | Neo-Poly-Dex (dexamethasone / neomycin / polymyxin b) |
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| Naphcon-A (naphazoline / pheniramine) | Neo-Poly-Dex (dexamethasone / neomycin / polymyxin b) |
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Over-the-counter
Prescribed for Eye Redness/Itching. Naphcon-A may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Blepharitis, Conjunctivitis - Bacterial, Uveitis, Keratitis, Keratoconjunctivitis. Neo-Poly-Dex may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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| More about Naphcon-A (naphazoline / pheniramine) | More about (dexamethasone / neomycin / polymyxin b) | ||||||||
| Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
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Naphcon-A has an average rating of 8.4 out of 10 from a total of 5 ratings on Drugs.com. 60% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect. |
Neo-Poly-Dex has an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from a total of 7 ratings on Drugs.com. 71% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 29% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | |||||||||
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View all Neo-Poly-Dex side effects |
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| Generic Availability | |||||||||
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N/A |
Lower cost generic approved | ||||||||
| Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||
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| Dosage Forms | |||||||||
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| Brand Names | |||||||||
| Other naphazoline / pheniramine brands include: AK-Con-A, Eye Allergy Relief, Opcon-A, Visine-A | Other dexamethasone / neomycin / polymyxin b brands include: AK-Trol, Dexacine, Dexasporin, Maxitrol, NPD Ophthalmic Ointment, Poly-Dex | ||||||||
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||
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N/A |
N/A |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | |||||||||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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| Pregnancy Category | |||||||||
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | |||||||||
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A total of 49 drugs are known to interact with Naphcon-A:
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A total of 98 drugs are known to interact with Neo-Poly-Dex:
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| Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| First Approval Date | |||||||||
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N/A |
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| WADA Class View classifications | |||||||||
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N/A |
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1 The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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