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Emedastine® (Emedastine difumarate ophthalmic solution) 0.05% is indicated for the temporary relief of the signs and symptoms of allergic conjunctivitis.
Emedastine ophthalmic is an antihistamine that reduces the effects of natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms of sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose.
Emedastine ophthalmic (for the eyes) is used to treat itchy or watery eyes caused by allergies.
Emedastine ophthalmic may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
The recommended dose is one drop in the effected eye up to four times daily.
How supplied
Emedastine (Emedastine difumarate ophthalmic solution) 0.05% is supplied as follows: 5 mL in opaque, plastic DROP-TAINER® dispensers.
5 mL: NDC 0065-2000-05
Storage
Store at 4°C - 30°C (39° - 86°F)
Revised: August 2002. Alcon Laboratories, Inc. Fort Worth, Texas 76134. FDA rev date: 5/12/2003
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What is the most important information I should know about Emedastine?
Do not touch the dropper to any surface, including the eyes or hands. The dropper is sterile. If it becomes contaminated, it could cause an infection in the eye.
Do not wear contact lenses during treatment with Emedastine ophthalmic if your eyes are red. If you wear soft contact lenses, and your eyes are not red, wait at least 10 minutes after using Emedastine ophthalmic before inserting contact lenses.
Use Emedastine drops as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
- Emedastine drops is only for the eye. Do not get it in your nose or mouth.
- Emedastine drops may cause blurred vision. Use Emedastine drops with caution. Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how you react to it.
- Do NOT use Emedastine drops in your eyes while you are wearing contact lenses. Soft contact lenses may absorb a chemical in Emedastine drops; wait 10 minutes after you use Emedastine drops before you put your contacts back in. Only reinsert your contact lenses if your eyes are not red.
- Do not use Emedastine drops if it changes color.
- To use Emedastine drops in the eye, first, wash your hands. Tilt your head back. Using your index finger, pull the lower eyelid away from the eye to form a pouch. Drop the medicine into the pouch and gently close your eyes. Immediately use your finger to apply pressure to the inside corner of the eye for 1 to 2 minutes. Do not blink. Remove excess medicine around your eye with a clean, dry tissue, being careful not to touch your eye. Wash your hands to remove any medicine that may be on them.
- To prevent germs from contaminating your medicine, do not touch the applicator tip to any surface, including the eye. Keep the container tightly closed.
- Use Emedastine drops on a regular schedule to get the most benefit from it. Using Emedastine drops at the same time each day will help you remember to use it.
- If you miss a dose of Emedastine drops, use it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not use 2 doses at once.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Emedastine drops.
There are specific as well as general uses of a drug or medicine. A medicine can be used to prevent a disease, treat a disease over a period or cure a disease. It can also be used to treat the particular symptom of the disease. The drug use depends on the form the patient takes it. It may be more useful in injection form or sometimes in tablet form. The drug can be used for a single troubling symptom or a life-threatening condition. While some medications can be stopped after few days, some drugs need to be continued for prolonged period to get the benefit from it.Use: Labeled Indications
Allergic conjunctivitis: For the temporary relief of the signs and symptoms of allergic conjunctivitis
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What other drugs will affect Emedastine?
There are no known significant interactions.
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What are the possible side effects of Emedastine?
Applies to Emedastine ophthalmic: ophthalmic solution
In addition to its needed effects, some unwanted effects may be caused by Emedastine ophthalmic (the active ingredient contained in Emedastine). In the event that any of these side effects do occur, they may require medical attention.
Severity: Moderate
If any of the following side effects occur while taking Emedastine ophthalmic, check with your doctor or nurse as soon as possible:
Less common:
- Abnormal dreams
- blurred vision or other change in vision
- eye redness, irritation, or pain
- tearing, discomfort, or other eye irritation not present before therapy or becoming worse during therapy
- weakness
Minor Side Effects
Some of the side effects that can occur with Emedastine ophthalmic may not need medical attention. As your body adjusts to the medicine during treatment these side effects may go away. Your health care professional may also be able to tell you about ways to reduce or prevent some of these side effects. If any of the following side effects continue, are bothersome or if you have any questions about them, check with your health care professional:
More common:
- Headache
- Bad taste
- burning or stinging of the eye
- dry eye
- feeling of something in the eye
- itching
- skin rash
- stuffy or runny nose
Emedastine is an antihistamine used in eye drops to treat allergic conjunctivitis. [Wikipedia]