Lexic.us

Definition of Naphazoline

1. Noun. Vasoconstrictor (trade names Privine and Sudafed) used in nasal sprays to treat symptoms of nasal congestion and in eyedrops to treat eye irritation.

Definition of Naphazoline

1. Noun. 2-(1-naphthylmethyl)-2-imidazoline hydrochloride, a sympathomimetic agent used as a vasoconstrictor. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Naphazoline

1. 4,5-dihydro-2-(1-naphthalenylmethyl)-1h-imidazole. An adrenergic vasoconstrictor agent used as a decongestant. Pharmacological action: adrenergic alpha-agonists, nasal decongestants. Chemical name: 1H-Imidazole, 4,5-dihydro-2-(1-naphthalenylmethyl)- (12 Dec 1998)

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Literary usage of Naphazoline

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1. Code of Federal Regulations by Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Staff (2005)
"(iv) For products containing naphazoline hydrochloride identified in §341.20(b)(6) at a concentration of 0.05 percent. "Do not use this product in children ..."

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