Comparing Naphcon-A vs Opcon-A
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| Naphcon-A (naphazoline / pheniramine) | Opcon-A (naphazoline / pheniramine) |
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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. |
Over-the-counter
Prescribed for Eye Redness/Itching. Opcon-A may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Eye Redness/Itching
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| More about Naphcon-A (naphazoline / pheniramine) | More about Opcon-A (naphazoline / pheniramine) | ||||||||
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No lower-cost generic available |
No lower-cost generic available |
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| Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
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Naphcon-A has an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from a total of 3 ratings on Drugs.com. 33% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect. |
Opcon-A has an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from a total of 35 ratings on Drugs.com. 47% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 37% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects | |||||||||
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See also: Naphcon-A side effects in more detail. |
See also: Opcon-A side effects in more detail. |
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| Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||
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| Other naphazoline / pheniramine brands include: AK-Con-A, Eye Allergy Relief, Opcon-A, Visine-A | Other naphazoline / pheniramine brands include: AK-Con-A, Eye Allergy Relief, Naphcon-A, Visine-A | ||||||||
| Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||
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| CSA Schedule ** View glossary of 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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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
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| Drug Interactions | |||||||||
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A total of 48 drugs are known to interact with Naphcon-A:
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A total of 48 drugs are known to interact with Opcon-A:
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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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| WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||
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** 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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