Naphazoline belongs to a group of medications known as [alpha agonists](https://www.goodrx.com/classes/alpha-1-agonists). When used as an eye drop, it tightens the blood vessels in your eyes to help relieve redness.

Is naphazoline still available?

Naphazoline is no longer available __alone__ as a brand or generic medication in the United States. However, it's still available over the counter (OTC) in __combination__ with other medications, such as [Clear Eyes Redness Relief (naphazoline / glycerin)](https://www.goodrx.com/clear-eyes-redness-relief/what-is). There are many OTC products that contain naphazoline to treat the eye. Talk to your provider and pharmacist to find out the one that's right for you.

Why was naphazoline discontinued?

It's not clear why naphazoline was discontinued. According to the FDA, it wasn't [discontinued](https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cder/daf/index.cfm?event=overview.process&ApplNo=080248) because of safety reasons or that it didn't work well.

naphazoline

Generic Albalon

Used for Allergic Conjunctivitis, Eye Inflammation

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Naphazoline is used to treat eye redness. It's an eye drop that can sometimes cause eye irritation, dizziness, or a headache. It's no longer available because it's been discontinued in the United States.

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Shifali Patel, PharmD

Kristianne Hannemann, PharmD

Last reviewed on February 23, 2022

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What is Naphazoline?

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Drug facts

Common BrandsAlbalon(brand no longer available)

Drug ClassAlpha agonist

Controlled Substance ClassificationNot a controlled medication

Generic StatusNo lower-cost generic available

AvailabilityDiscontinued

Common questions about Naphazoline

Naphazoline belongs to a group of medications known as alpha agonists. When used as an eye drop, it tightens the blood vessels in your eyes to help relieve redness.

Naphazoline is no longer available alone as a brand or generic medication in the United States. However, it's still available over the counter (OTC) in combination with other medications, such as Clear Eyes Redness Relief (naphazoline / glycerin). There are many OTC products that contain naphazoline to treat the eye. Talk to your provider and pharmacist to find out the one that's right for you.

It's not clear why naphazoline was discontinued. According to the FDA, it wasn't discontinued because of safety reasons or that it didn't work well.

If you used naphazoline in the past, discuss other available treatment options with your healthcare provider. Depending on the nature of your eye condition and your medical history, your provider will help guide you to a medication that's safe for you.

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Naphazoline dosage

Typical dosage for Naphazoline

Interactions between Naphazoline and other drugs

Naphazoline may interact with certain medications or supplements. Always let your doctor and pharmacist know about any other medications or supplements (including prescribed and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, and dietary or herbal supplements) that you are currently taking. The list below does not include all possible drug interactions with Naphazoline. Please note that only the generic name of each medication is listed below.

Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. When you are taking this medicine, it is especially important that your healthcare professional know if you are taking any of the medicines listed below. The following interactions have been selected on the basis of their potential significance and are not necessarily all-inclusive.

Using this medicine with any of the following medicines is usually not recommended, but may be required in some cases. If both medicines are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use one or both of the medicines.

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