Zincula Eye Drops

Composition of Zincula Eye Drops

Zincula Eye Drops contains Naphazoline (0.02% w/v). It belongs to the Nasal decongestant / saline class of medicines.

Uses of Zincula Eye Drops

Eye Irritation

Key benefits

• In Eye Irritation Zincula Eye Drop is used to relieve eye irritation
• such as redness
• discomfort
• and minor inflammation often caused by dust
• smoke
• or allergies. It works by narrowing the blood vessels in the eyes
• which helps reduce redness and provides quick soothing relief from irritation.

How Zincula Eye Drops works

Zincula Eye Drop narrows the blood vessels in the eye, thereby reducing redness and swelling.

How to take Zincula Eye Drops

This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Hold the dropper close to the eye without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid. Wipe off the extra liquid.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

If you miss a dose of Zincula Eye Drop, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine may cause a racing heart, restlessness and a rise in blood pressure if swallowed. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Zincula Eye Drops

Most side effects of Zincula are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Zincula Eye Drops

Warnings and precautions

Do not use a medicated nasal decongestant for more than the few days stated on the pack. Longer use causes rebound congestion that is worse than the original block. Saline drops and sprays have no such limit and are safe for repeated use. Use your own bottle only — sharing spreads infection.

Do not take Zincula if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Decongestant sprays are not suitable for very young children without medical advice.

Interactions with other medicines

Decongestants can raise blood pressure; tell your doctor if you are hypertensive.

How to store Zincula Eye Drops

Store below 30°C, away from direct sunlight. Discard the bottle one month after you first open it, even if some is left. Keep out of the reach of children.

Expert advice for Zincula Eye Drops

Zincula Eye Drop should be used as per dose and duration suggested by the doctor. You have been prescribed Zincula Eye Drop to reduce eye irritation. For best results use Zincula Eye Drop exactly as prescribed by the doctor. Remove contact lenses before using Zincula Eye Drop and allow at least 15 minutes before wearing them again. Do not touch the tip of the dropper to avoid contaminating the eye drops. It may cause temporary itching in the eye. Inform your doctor if this does not go away.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

JUGGAT PHARMA`

Therapeutic class:

OPHTHAL

Drug class:

Nasal decongestant / saline

Chemical class:

Imidazole Derivative