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Compare Elestat vs. Emadine

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  • Epinastine
    Emedastine
  • Epinastine
    Emedastine

  • Summary of Elestat vs. Emadine

    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 Antihistamine

    Emedastine was an eye drop used for allergies and hay fever. It's no longer available in the U.S.

  • Indications of Elestat vs. Emadine

    Indications for
    •Prevention of eye itchiness from allergies
    Indications for

  • Pros and Cons of Elestat vs. Emadine

    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 Antihistamine
    Pros
    Cons

  • Common Side Effects of Elestat vs. Emadine

    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

  • Warnings of Elestat vs. Emadine

    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

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