Epigen Eye Drops
Epinastine Hydrochloride 0.05% Eye prep
.05gm/100ml
General Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
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| Retail Price | 74.00 |
Indications
Allergic conjunctivitis
Adult Dose
Ophthalmic
Allergic conjunctivitis
Adult: Instill 1 drop in affected eye twice daily.
Child Dose
Ophthalmic
Allergic conjunctivitis
Child: >2 yrs: Instill 1 drop in affected eye twice daily.
Contra Indications
Hypersensitivity.
Precautions
Pregnancy, lactation. Contact lenses should be removed prior to use since the formulation may contain benzalkonium chloride. It may be re-inserted after 10 min.
Lactation: Excretion in milk unknown; use with caution
Pregnancy-Lactation
C
Adverse Effects
Headache; burning sensation, folliculosis, hyperaemia, pruritus; cough, pharyngitis, rhinitis, sinusitis.
Mechanism of Action
Epinastine is a selective H1-receptor antagonist. It blocks release of histamine from mast cells.
Note
Epigen .05gm/100ml Eye Drops manufactured by General Pharmaceuticals Ltd.. Its generic name is Epinastine Hydrochloride 0.05% Eye prep.