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Naphcon is an ocular decongestant which is a kind of eye-affecting drug.

Dr. Jeffrey Pollard reviewed this

21 year experience in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Drug Class

Ocular decongestant

Brands

Vasocon • Albalon • AK con

Generic Drug

Naphazoline

Side Effects

Common

Dizziness
Red eye (single)
Nervousness
Nausea
Drowsiness
Eye irritation
Increased sweating
Red (bloodshot) eyes, one eye only
Headache
Enlarged (dilated) pupils
Blurred vision
Excessive sweating
Cloudy or blurred vision

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