Naphazoline
Sold as Drocin redness relief, Safyr bleu eye, Gertges nose no., Rinol
2-(Naphthalen-1-ylmethyl)-4,5-dihydro-1H-imidazole
Drag to rotate. Structure from PubChem CID 4436.
Background
Registration
- Applicants
- 3
- Registrations
- 4
Applicants and registrations
| Applicant | Brands | Dosages | Registrations | Schedule | Leaflets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacare limited û woodmead | Drocin redness relief, Safyr bleu eye | drops | 480080, H1318 | Not determined | None |
| Technikon Laboratories (Pty) Ltd û Anvil Road | Gertges nose no. | 3 | H1580 | Not determined | None |
| Dezzo Trading 392 (Pty) Ltd | Rinol | Not stated | H1584 | Not determined | None |
Variants
| Product | Strength and form | Registration | Status | Schedule | Leaflets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drocin redness relief EACH 1,0 ml CONTAINS: NAPHAZOLINE HYDROCHLORIDE 0,12 mg | Not listed | 48008048/15.4/0080 | Registered | Not determined | None |
| Safyr bleu eye drops EACH 1,0 ml SOLUTION CONTAINS NAPHAZOLINE NITRATE A 0,5 mg | Drops | H1318 | Old Medicine | Not determined | None |
| Gertges nose drops no. 3 EACH 10 ml SOLUTION CONTAINS NAPHAZOLINE NITRATE A 5 mg | 3Drops | H1580 | Old Medicine | Not determined | None |
| Rinol EACH 1,0 ml NOSE DROPS CONTAINS NAPHAZOLINE NITRATE A 0,25 mg | Not listed | H1584 | Old Medicine | Not determined | None |
Regulatory status
This product is still scheduled by law even when this site could not determine which tier it falls under. The label carries the S number in a square border; ask a pharmacist if you need to know its schedule.
Listings for this ingredient that could not be applied to this product
S2: Naphazoline
- except when intended for nasal use.
Consolidated Schedules 06 July 2026, line 2366
S1: Naphazoline
- when intended for nasal use.
Consolidated Schedules 06 July 2026, line 864
This is an informational summary of the Medicines and Related Substances Act 101 of 1965 and its 2017 General Regulations. It is not medical advice and not legal advice. Always check the medicine's label, which carries the schedule number inside a square border, or ask a pharmacist if you are unsure.
SAHPRA documents
SAHPRA has not published a professional information or patient information leaflet for this product.