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Compare Lastacaft vs. Bepreve

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  • Lastacaft (alcaftadine)
    Bepotastine (Bepreve)
  • Lastacaft (alcaftadine)
    Bepotastine (Bepreve)

  • Summary of Lastacaft vs. Bepreve

    Summary for Antihistamine

    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.

    Summary for Antihistamine
    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 of Lastacaft vs. Bepreve

    Indications for
    •Eye itching or redness due to allergies (allergic conjunctivitis)
    Indications for
    •Itchy eyes related to allergies

  • Pros and Cons of Lastacaft vs. Bepreve

    Pros and Const for Antihistamine
    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
    Pros and Const for Antihistamine
    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 of Lastacaft vs. Bepreve

    Common Side Effects for
    •Eye irritation
    •Burning and stinging in the eye
    •Eye redness
    •Eye itching
    Common Side Effects for
    •Unpleasant taste in the mouth after using (25%)

  • Warnings of Lastacaft vs. Bepreve

    Common Side Effects for
    •Contamination of dropper tip and solution
    •Contact lens use
    Common Side Effects for
    •Avoid getting the dropper tip and medication contaminated
    •Must remove contact lenses before using

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