Epinastine
Description
Epinastine is used to prevent the itching of the eyes caused by allergic conjunctivitis, a seasonal allergic disease affecting the eyes. This medicine is not recommended for use in children below 2 years of age since the safety and efficacy of use are not clinically established.
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Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Epinastine
- Burning or itching of eyes
- Redness or swelling of eyes
- Eye pain
- Dry eyes
- Discharge from eyes
- Blurred vision
Uses of Epinastine
What is it prescribed for?
- Allergic conjunctivitis
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Concerns
Commonly asked questions
- Onset of actionThe effect of this medicine can be observed within 3-5 minutes of administration of the dose.
- Duration of effectThe effect of this medicine lasts for an average duration of 8 hours.
- Safe with alcohol?Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
- Is it habit forming?No habit-forming tendencies were reported.
- Usage in pregnancy?This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before using this medicine.
- Usage while breast-feeding?This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before using this medicine.
Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to epinastine or any other inactive ingredients present along with it.
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before using this medicine.
Breast-feeding
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before using this medicine.
General warnings
Driving Or Operating Machinery
Use of this medicine may cause blurred vision in some patients. If you experience blurred vision, it is advised that you do not perform any activities such as driving a vehicle or operating machinery until your vision clears.
Contact Lens
Based on the severity of your symptoms, your doctor may advise you to avoid the use of contact lenses. If you are allowed to use contact lenses, remove them prior to the administration of the eye drops. They can be reinserted 15 minutes post administration.
Use in Pediatrics
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients less than 2 years of age since the safety and efficacy of use are not clinically established.
Missed Dose
Administer the missed dose as soon as you remember. It is advisable to skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose. Do not instill a double dose to make up for the missed one.
Overdose
Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Instructions
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine
Anticoagulants
Disease interactions
Disease
Information not available.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
Use this medicine exactly as advised by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts than advised/prescribed. Consult the doctor if you experience any undesirable side effects. Ensure that the treatment course is completed. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor.
Miscelleneous
How it works
This medicine inhibits the actions of certain chemical substances which are responsible for causing allergic symptoms.
Legal Status
Classification
Category
Ophthalmic antihistamines and decongestants
Schedule
Schedule H
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Information on this page was last updated on 8 Jan 2019
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