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Albalon Information

Albalon (Naphazoline Hydrochloride) temporarily relieves redness and discomfort in the eyes caused by minor irritants. Albalon provides short-term relief from redness caused by colds, dust, wind, smog, pollen, swimming, and wearing contact lenses. Decongestants like Naphazoline Hydrochloride narrow the eyes' blood vessels, reducing redness.

Albalon Side Effects

The most common side effects of Albalon may include stinging, blurred vision, redness, and widened pupils. Call your doctor right away if you have any of the serious side effects, such as:
• Anxiety;
• Chest pain;
• Eye pain;
• Ongoing eye redness;
• Signs of an allergic reaction, such as rash, breathing difficulties, itching or swelling of the face, tongue, or throat

Albalon Precautions

Do not use Albalon if you are allergic to Naphazoline Hydrochloride or other ingredients in this medication. Before you start using this medication, tell your doctor about your medical history, including if you have an eye infection, eye injury, diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, narrow-angle glaucoma, thyroid disorder, think you may be pregnant, or plan to become pregnant, are breastfeeding, or are planning to breastfeed. Tell your doctor about all your medications, including prescription, OTC, herbal supplements, and vitamins. There may be a drug interaction between Albalon and other medications, such as amitriptyline, ergotamine, linezolid, etc. Do not use Albalon if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant without informing your doctor. It is unknown if the drug will harm an unborn baby. Do not use Albalon while breastfeeding without talking to your doctor. It is unknown if Naphazoline Hydrochloride passes into breast milk or if it may harm a nursing infant. Do not give this drug to children below 12 years without talking to your doctor.

Use your medicine exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Albalon comes as eye drops. Use this medication only in the affected eye. Please do not take it by mouth. Wash your hands before using the eye drops. To apply the eye drops, tilt your head back slightly and pull down your lower eyelid to create a small pocket. Hold the dropper above the eye with the tip down. Look up and away from the dropper and squeeze out a drop. Close your eye and gently press your finger to the inside corner of the eye for about 1 minute to keep the liquid from draining into your tear duct. Use only the number of drops your doctor recommends. Please do not touch the tip of the eye dropper or place it directly on your eye. A contaminated dropper can infect your eye and lead to serious vision problems. It is important to note that Albalon should not be used for more than a few days at a time, as it can cause rebound redness and worsen the problem. You should see a doctor to determine the underlying cause of your eye redness if it is severe or persistent. Do not use this medication while wearing contact lenses. Wait at least 15 minutes after using this medicine before putting in your contact lenses. If you are using other kinds of eye medication, wait at least 5 minutes after using Albalon before applying other medications. This medicine may blur your vision temporarily. Wait for your vision to clear before driving or operating machinery. Store Albalon at room temperature, away from moisture and heat. Keep all medicines out of reach of children.

Do I need a prescription to order Albalon?

Yes, a prescription is required from your physician to order Albalon.