Allersol and Cosopt

• 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

Naphazoline is a vasoconstrictor. It works by narrowing swollen blood vessels in the eyes to reduce eye redness.

Allersol (for the eye) is for temporary relief of minor eye redness or discomfort caused by minor irritants.

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

• Generic Name: dorzolamide / timolol ophthalmic
• Dosage Forms: ophthalmic solution
• Other Brand Names: Cosopt, Cosopt PF

Cosopt eye drops contain a combination of dorzolamide and timolol. Dorzolamide ophthalmic (for the eyes) reduces the amount of fluid in the eye, which decreases pressure inside the eye. Timolol ophthalmic is a beta-blocker that also reduces pressure inside the eye.

Cosopt is used to treat certain types of glaucoma and other causes of high pressure inside the eye.

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