borocool eye drop
What is borocool eye drop used for?
This medicine contains Boric Acid (3% w/v) + Naphazoline (0.003% w/v) and is used to treat OPHTHAL. Naphazoline is an alpha-adrenergic agonist causing vasoconstriction; boric acid has mild antiseptic . Always consult your doctor before use.
- Generic Name: Boric Acid + Naphazoline
- Manufacturer: Optica Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: Category C
- Prescription Required: Yes
💊 borocool eye drop Uses & Benefits
Relief of eye redness and irritation due to minor eye irritations
📋 Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Boric Acid + Naphazoline |
| Brand Name | Borocool Eye Drop |
| Manufacturer | Optica Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | OPHTHAL |
| Action Class | Ophthalmic decongestant and antiseptic |
| Route of Administration | Ophthalmic (topical) |
| Storage | Store at room temperature (15-30°C), protect from light |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
🔬 How This Medicine Works (Pharmacology)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Naphazoline is an alpha-adrenergic agonist causing vasoconstriction; boric acid has mild antiseptic and astringent properties
Mechanism Steps
💡 How to Take borocool eye drop
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
⚠️ Side Effects of borocool eye drop
✅ Common Side Effects
🚨 Serious Side Effects
⚠️ Rare Side Effects
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
🔬 Drug Interactions
| Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| MAO inhibitors | Major | Hypertensive crisis |
| Tricyclic antidepressants | Major | Enhanced vasopressor effect |
| Beta-blockers | Moderate | Increased risk of hypertension |
| Antihypertensives | Moderate | Reduced antihypertensive effect |
🚨 Major Interactions
- MAO inhibitors
- Tricyclic antidepressants
⚡ Moderate Interactions
- Beta-blockers
- Antihypertensives
🍷 Alcohol Interaction
No known interaction
🛡️ Safety & Warnings
🚫 Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to any component, narrow-angle glaucoma, dry eye syndrome (relative)
🤱 Lactation Safety
Use with caution; not known if excreted in milk
💊 Overdose Management
Discontinue use; symptomatic and supportive care; for systemic overdose, treat as sympathomimetic overdose
⏰ Missed Dose
Apply as soon as remembered; skip if almost time for next dose; do not double dose