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Description
Indications
Emedastine is employed to alleviate redness, itching, and swelling of the eyes caused by allergies, specifically allergic conjunctivitis. As an antihistamine, this medication operates by blocking certain natural substances, specifically histamines, which are responsible for inducing allergic symptoms.
Uses and Dosage
To apply eye drops, start by washing your hands thoroughly. To prevent contamination, avoid touching the dropper tip, and ensure it does not come into contact with your eye or any other surfaces.
If you wear contact lenses, remove them before using this medication, as it contains a preservative that can be absorbed by the lenses. Wait at least 10 minutes after applying the medication before reinserting the contact lenses. If your eyes are red, refrain from wearing contact lenses.
Apply this medication in the affected eye(s) according to your doctor’s instructions, typically up to 4 times a day.
To administer the eye drops, the following steps should be followed:
- Thoroughly wash hands with soap and water.
- Do not allow the dropper tip to touch the eye or any other surface, and ensure that it is kept clean.
- Tilt the head back and pull down the lower lid of the eye using the index finger to form a pocket.
- Hold the dropper as close to the eye as possible without making contact, and brace the remaining fingers against the face.
- Squeeze the dropper gently to instill a single drop in the pocket created by the lower eyelid while looking upwards.
- Remove the index finger from the lower eyelid and keep the eye closed for 2-3 minutes while tilting the head down.
- Apply gentle pressure to the tear duct using a finger.
- Use a tissue to wipe off any excess liquid from the face.
- Wash hands to remove any residual medication.
Side Effects
Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention:
- headache
- bad taste
- burning or stinging of the eye
- dry eye
- feeling of something in the eye
- itching
- skin rash
- stuffy or runny nose
Inform your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any serious side effects:
- 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
Caution
- Before using emedastine, inform your doctor or pharmacist about any allergies you may have, as this product may contain inactive ingredients (such as preservatives like benzalkonium chloride) that can cause allergic reactions or other problems.
- Disclose your medical history to your doctor or pharmacist before using this medication.
- After applying this drug, your vision may become temporarily blurred or unstable. Avoid driving, using machinery, or engaging in activities that require clear vision until you can do so safely.
- During pregnancy, use this medication only when necessary. Discuss the potential risks and benefits with your doctor.
- It is unclear whether this drug passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breastfeeding.
Form and Strength
Emadine is available in the following forms and strengths:
- Emadine eye drops:
- 0.05 %
FAQ
How quickly does Emadine work?
You can expect to see improvement in allergy-related eye itching and redness 3 to 5 minutes after your first dose.
How long can you use Emadine?
You should continue to use Emadine as long as you’re exposed to the allergen. This might mean using the eye drops whenever there’s a lot of pollen, even when you don’t have symptoms.
Resources
- https://www.ema.europa.eu/en/medicines/human/EPAR/emadine
- https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/emedastine-ophthalmic-route/side-effects/drg-20067639
- https://www.rxlist.com/emadine-drug.htm#description
- https://www.webmd.com/drugs/2/drug-6502/emadine-ophthalmic-eye/details
- https://www.drugs.com/pro/emadine.html
