Monograph Details
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Eye Disorders
> Ocular allergy/inflammation
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ELESTAT |
| Manufacturer |
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Inspire Pharmaceuticals, Inc. |
| Legal Classification |
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Rx
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| Pharmacological Class |
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Antihistamine/mast cell stabilizer. |
| Generic Name |
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Epinastine HCl 0.05%; oph soln; contains benzalkonium chloride. |
| Indications |
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Prevention of itching due to allergic conjunctivitis. |
| Adults and Children |
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<3yrs: not recommended. ≥3yrs: 1 drop in each eye twice daily. |
| Precautions |
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Remove contact lenses; may reinsert 10 minutes after dosing if eye is not red. Pregnancy (Cat.C). Nursing mothers. |
| Adverse Reactions |
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Ocular effects (eg, burning sensation, folliculosis, hyperemia, pruritus), cold symptoms, upper respiratory infections, headache, rhinitis, sinusitis, increased cough, pharyngitis. |
| How Supplied |
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Soln—5mL |
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