Naphazoline and pheniramine ophthalmic and Tricitrates

• Generic Name: naphazoline / pheniramine ophthalmic
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Naphcon-A, Opcon-A, Visine-A, AK-Con-A, Ocuhist

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

Pheniramine is an antihistamine that reduces the effects of natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms of itchy or watery eyes.

Naphazoline and pheniramine ophthalmic (for the eyes) is for temporary relief of minor eye redness or itching caused by ragweed, pollen, grass, or animal dander and hair.

Naphazoline and pheniramine ophthalmic may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: citric acid / potassium citrate / sodium citrate
• Dosage Forms: oral solution
• Other Brand Names: Cytra-3, Polycitra, Polycitra-LC, Tricitrates, Virtrate-3

Citric acid and sodium citrate are alkalinizing agents that make the urine less acidic.

Potassium is a mineral that is found in many foods and is needed for several functions of your body, especially the beating of your heart.

The combination of citric acid, potassium citrate, and sodium citrate is used to prevent gout or kidney stones, or metabolic acidosis in people with kidney problems.

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