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Lastacaft vs. Bepreve

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Lastacaft

(alcaftadine)

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Bepotastine

(Bepreve)

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Summary for Lastacaft

Over-the-counter

Lastacaft (alcaftadine) is a once-daily anti-allergy eye drop. It was previously available only by prescription, but you can now get it over the counter.

Indications for Lastacaft

  • Eye itching or redness due to allergies (allergic conjunctivitis)

Pros and Cons for Lastacaft

Pros

  • Used just once daily
  • Can be given to children as young as 2 years of age
  • Doesn't leave weird aftertaste like the similar medication called Bepreve (bepotastine)

Cons

  • Can cause eye pain and irritation
  • Not for itching caused by infections or contact lenses
  • Can be more expensive than many alternatives

Common Side Effects for Lastacaft

  • Eye irritation
  • Burning and stinging in the eye
  • Eye redness
  • Eye itching

Warnings for Lastacaft

  • Contamination of dropper tip and solution
  • Contact lens use

Summary for Bepreve

Prescription only

Bepotastine (Bepreve) is an allergy eye drop for people over the age of 2. It's an antihistamine medication that helps with itchy eyes from allergies. The typical dosing is to put 1 drop of the medication into the affected eye(s) twice a day. It can sometimes leave an unpleasant taste in the mouth as a side effect, even though you use the medication as an eye drop. You need a prescription from a healthcare professional for both the brand-name and generic version.

Indications for Bepreve

Pros and Cons for Bepreve

Pros

  • Relieves itchy eyes due to allergies
  • Few side effects
  • Works within 15 minutes and lasts for at least 8 hours

Cons

  • Not available over the counter; needs a prescription from a healthcare professional
  • Can cause a bad taste in the mouth
  • Not for eye itchiness or irritation caused by infections or contact lenses

Common Side Effects for Bepreve

  • Unpleasant taste in the mouth after using (25%)

Warnings for Bepreve

  • Avoid getting the dropper tip and medication contaminated
  • Must remove contact lenses before using

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Bepotastine1 eye dropper / 5ml of 1.5%
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