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Compare Elestat vs. Crolom

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Key takeaways

Epinastine (Elestat) and cromolyn (Crolom) are both eye drop medications used to treat eye allergy symptoms like itchiness and redness. They are similar in that they both help manage allergies, but they belong to different medication classes. Epinastine is an antihistamine and mast cell stabilizer, while cromolyn is solely a mast cell stabilizer. Epinastine is typically used twice a day, whereas cromolyn requires more frequent dosing, with 1 or 2 drops in each eye 4 to 6 times a day. Epinastine is approved for use in children as young as 2 years old, while cromolyn is for those over 4 years old. Epinastine works quickly, within about 5 minutes, but cromolyn may take a few days to weeks to show full effects. Common side effects of epinastine include a burning feeling in the eye and eye redness, while cromolyn may cause temporary stinging or burning. Both medications require a prescription and should not be used with contact lenses due to preservatives that can damage the lenses.

  • Epinastine
    Cromolyn eye drop
  • Epinastine
    Cromolyn eye drop

  • Summary of Elestat vs. Crolom

    Summary for Antihistamine
    Prescription only

    Epinastine hydrochloride is an antihistamine eye drop medication. It's used to prevent eye itchiness that's related to allergies. The eye drops are available by prescription for adults and children 2 years of age and older. The medication is placed directly into the eyes twice a day. Side effects include a burning feeling in the eye and eye redness.

    Summary for Mast cell stabilizer
    Prescription only

    Cromolyn eye drop is an ophthalmic drop that helps relieve long-term allergy symptoms related to the eye, such as eye itchiness, watery eyes, and eye redness. It belongs to a drug class called mast cell stabilizers. Cromolyn eye drop is for people over 4 years of age. The usual dosage is 1 or 2 drops in each eye 4 to 6 times a day. It typically takes a few days to a few weeks for symptom relief. The most common side effects are burning or stinging when you apply the eye drops.

  • Indications of Elestat vs. Crolom

    Indications for
    •Prevention of eye itchiness from allergies
    Indications for
    •Long-term eye allergy symptoms

  • Pros and Cons of Elestat vs. Crolom

    Pros and Const for Antihistamine
    Pros
    •Works within 5 minutes
    •Applied directly to the eye(s), so there aren't many side effects
    •Can be used by children ages 2 years and older
    Cons
    •Must use twice a day
    •Requires a prescription from a healthcare professional
    •Only approved for preventing eye itchiness from allergies
    Pros and Const for Mast cell stabilizer
    Pros
    •Helps both relieve and prevent long-term eye allergies
    •Most people have little to no side effects
    •Can be used in children as young as 4 years old
    Cons
    •Takes longer to start working than other allergy eye drops
    •Have to use many times a day
    •Requires a prescription

  • Common Side Effects of Elestat vs. Crolom

    Common Side Effects for
    •Burning feeling in the eye (up to 10%)
    •Eye redness (up to 10%)
    •Small bumps around the eye (up to 10%)
    •Itchy eye (up to 10%)
    •Upper respiratory tract infection (e.g., common cold; 10%))
    Common Side Effects for
    •Temporary stinging or burning in your eye

  • Warnings of Elestat vs. Crolom

    Common Side Effects for
    •For use in the eye only
    •Risk for bacterial infections in the eye if you use contaminated medication
    •Don't use while wearing contact lenses
    Common Side Effects for
    •Don't wear contact lenses

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