Epinastine Hydrochloride 0.05% Eye prep

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.