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Emadine

emedastine

Used for Allergic Conjunctivitis

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

Reviewed by:

Hope Chang, PharmD, AAHIVP

Allison Gourley, PharmD

Last reviewed on August 31, 2021

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What is Emedastine?

How Emedastine works

Drug Facts

Common BrandsEmadine (brand no longer available)

Drug ClassAntihistamine

Controlled Substance ClassificationNot a controlled medication

Generic StatusNo lower-cost generic available

AvailabilityDiscontinued

Frequently asked questions about Emedastine

What is emedastine?

Emedastine is a prescription-only antihistamine eye drop. It works just like oral antihistamines to lower inflammation and help with allergy symptoms. As an eye drop, it works quickly to relieve red, itchy, and tearful eyes without causing many side effects.

Is emedastine still available?

No, emedastine is not currently available. If you're looking for an antihistamine eye drop, olopatadine (Pataday) and Zaditor (ketotifen) are good alternatives, and they're both available over-the-counter.

Why was emedastine discontinued?

For business reasons, the manufacturer (Novartis) decided to stop making emedastine in 2019. It's possible that the medication wasn't as popular as antihistamine eye drops that are available over-the-counter. The medication was not discontinued for safety reasons.

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Interactions between Emedastine and other drugs

Emedastine may interact with certain medications or supplements. Always let your doctor and pharmacist know about any other medications or supplements (including prescribed and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, and dietary or herbal supplements) that you are currently taking. The list below does not include all possible drug interactions with Emedastine. Please note that only the generic name of each medication is listed below.

Using this medicine with any of the following medicines is usually not recommended, but may be required in some cases. If both medicines are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use one or both of the medicines.

Amifampridine
Bupropion
Donepezil
Pitolisant

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