Acetylcysteine inhalation and Naphazoline Hydrochloride

• Generic Name: acetylcysteine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names:

  Mucomyst-10, Cetylev

Acetylcysteine inhalation is used to thin the mucus in people with certain lung conditions such as cystic fibrosis, emphysema, bronchitis, pneumonia, or tuberculosis. Acetylcysteine inhalation is also used during surgery or anesthesia, and to prepare the throat or lungs for a medical test.

Acetylcysteine inhalation may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: naphazoline ophthalmic
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: AK-Con, Albalon, Allersol, Clear Eyes, Clear Eyes + Redness Relief, Naphcon, Redness Relief Eye Drops, Naphcon Forte, Vasocon, Nafazair, Estivin II, Degest 2, Vasoclear, Allerest Eye Drops, Ocu-Zoline

Temporary relief of nasal congestion.

Temporary relief of conjunctival congestion, itching, and minor irritation.

Used alone or in fixed combination with antihistamines (e.g., antazoline phosphate, pheniramine maleate) and/or astringents (e.g., zinc sulfate).

Ineffective in the treatment of delayed hypersensitivity reactions such as contact dermatoconjunctivitis.