ALBALON Eye drops, solution Ref.[28100] Active ingredients: Naphazoline

Source: Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (AU)  Revision Year: 2021  Publisher: Allergan Australia Pty Ltd, 810 Pacific Highway, Gordon NSW 2072, ABN: 85 000 612 831

4.1. Therapeutic indications

For use as a topical ocular vasoconstrictor.

4.2. Posology and method of administration

1 or 2 drops every three to four hours.

In order to minimise systemic absorption of ALBALON eye drops, apply pressure to the tear duct immediately following administration of the drug.

To prevent contaminating the dropper tip and solution, care should be taken not to touch the eyelids or surrounding area with the dropper tip of the bottle.

Not for use in children, unless under medical advice.

4.9. Overdose

ALBALON eye drops can cause peripheral vasoconstriction and severe central nervous depression including hypertension followed by reflex braddycardia and hypotension, marked reduction in body temperature, sweating, drowsiness and coma particularly in susceptible adults and children.

In case of overdosage, flush the affected eye(s) with water or normal saline.

Accidental ingestion (especially in children) may cause marked sedation requiring emergency treatment.

For information on the management of overdose, contact the Poisons Information Centre on 13 11 26 (Australia).

6.3. Shelf life

3 years.

6.4. Special precautions for storage

Store below 25°C. Protect from light.

Do not use if solution changes colour or becomes cloudy.

To avoid contamination of the solution, keep container tightly closed.

Do not touch dropper tip to any surface.

Contents are sterile if seal is intact.

6.5. Nature and contents of container

ALBALON eye drops solution is supplied in dropper bottles. Each bottle has a fill volume of 15 mL.

6.6. Special precautions for disposal and other handling

Discard unused contents 4 weeks after opening the bottle.

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