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Elestat vs. Crolom

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.

• Prevention of eye itchiness from allergies

• 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%))

• 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

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.

• Long-term eye allergy symptoms

• Temporary stinging or burning in your eye

• Don't wear contact lenses