Drug details

Naphcon A (naphazoline hydrochloride and pheniramine maleate solution and drops)

type of Antihistamines/Decongestants, Ophthalmic

Naphcon A (naphazoline hydrochloride and pheniramine maleate) is a combination of a decongestant/redness reliever and an antihistamine used for the temporary relief of redness and itching of the eye(s) due to ragweed pollen, grass, and animal dander and hair. Naphcon A is available over-the-counter (OTC).

This drug may have the following side effects:

• hives,
• difficulty breathing,
• swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat,
• eye pain, and
• ongoing or worsening eye redness,
• changes in your vision

The following drugs are related to Naphcon A, either as a replacement or used together:

• Claritin (loratadine)
• Claritin D (loratadine and pseudoephedrine)
• Zaditen (ketotifen hydrogen fumarate eye drops)
• Ryaltris (olopatadine hydrochloride and mometasone furoate monohydrate nasal spray)