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Compare Elestat vs. Nedocromil

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  • Epinastine
    Alocril (nedocromil)
  • Epinastine
    Alocril (nedocromil)

  • Summary of Elestat vs. Nedocromil

    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

    Alocril (nedocromil) is an eye drop for eye-related allergy symptoms, such as itchiness or watery eyes. Typically, you place 1 to 2 drops into your eyes twice daily. But it's not a first-choice option for allergy symptoms. Some common side effects of this medication include headaches and eye irritation.

  • Indications of Elestat vs. Nedocromil

    Indications for
    •Prevention of eye itchiness from allergies
    Indications for
    •Itchy or watery eyes from allergy

  • Pros and Cons of Elestat vs. Nedocromil

    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
    •Relieves itchy and red eyes due to allergies
    •Can be combined with oral allergy medications
    •Can be used in children age 3 years and older
    Cons
    •Requires a prescription
    •Not a first-line treatment option for allergy-related itchy eyes
    •Often causes headache

  • Common Side Effects of Elestat vs. Nedocromil

    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
    •Headache (40%)
    •Eye burning, stinging, or irritation (10-30%)
    •Unpleasant taste in the mouth (10-30%)
    •Stuffy nose (10-30%)

  • Warnings of Elestat vs. Nedocromil

    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
    •Contamination of dropper tip and solution
    •Avoid contact lenses

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