Epinastine HCl Ophthalmic Solution

Generic name: epinastine hydrochloride
Dosage form: ophthalmic solution
Drug class:Ophthalmic antihistamines and decongestants

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Dec 1, 2021.

Indications and Usage for Epinastine HCl Ophthalmic Solution

Epinastine HCl Ophthalmic Solution 0.05% is indicated for the prevention of itching associated with allergic conjunctivitis.

Epinastine HCl Ophthalmic Solution Dosage and Administration

The recommended dosage is one drop in each eye twice a day.

Treatment should be continued throughout the period of exposure (i.e., until the pollen season is over or until exposure to the offending allergen is terminated), even when symptoms are absent.

Dosage Forms and Strengths

Solution containing 0.5 mg/mL epinastine HCl

Contraindications

None

Warnings and Precautions

Contamination of Tip and Solution

Patients should be instructed to avoid allowing the tip of the dispensing container to contact the eye, surrounding structures, fingers, or any other surface in order to avoid contamination of the solution by common bacteria known to cause ocular infections. Serious damage to the eye and subsequent loss of vision may result from using contaminated solutions.

Bottle should be kept tightly closed when not in use.

Use with Contact Lenses

Patients should be advised not to wear a contact lens if their eye is red. Epinastine HCl Ophthalmic Solution 0.05% should not be used to treat contact lens-related irritation.

The preservative in Epinastine HCl Ophthalmic Solution 0.05%, benzalkonium chloride, may be absorbed by soft contact lenses. Contact lenses should be removed prior to instillation of Epinastine HCl Ophthalmic Solution 0.05% and may be reinserted after 10 minutes following its administration.

Topical Ophthalmic Use Only

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