Drug Status in USA : Approved Drug Status in Canada : Approved
Indication : Why is this medication prescribed?
Allergic conjunctivitis.
Contraindication: What are the special precautions to be followed?
Under following conditions, use of this medication is inadvisable. Its use should be withhold as it would cause harm to the patient Hypersensitivity. Pregnancy and lactation.
Other Precaution to be observed while taking this medication
Remove contact lenses prior to admin. Reinsert soft contact lenses 10 min after admin.
What are possible side effects of this medication ?
Headache, asthenia, cold syndrome, pharyngitis, rhinitis, sinusitis, dysgeusia, ocular burning or stinging, dry eye, foreign body sensation, hyperaemia, keratitis, lid oedema, ocular pruritus, blurred vision.
Drug Category/Class
Anti-Allergic Agents
Histamine H1 Antagonists
Histamine H1 Antagonists, Non-Sedating
Histamine Antagonists
Ophthalmologicals
Sensory Organs
Nasal Preparations
Decongestants and Antiallergics
Antiallergic Agents, Excl. Corticosteroids
Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal
CYP3A4 Inhibitors
Respiratory System
Antiallergic agents, excl. corticosteroids
Other antiallergics
Prescribed
For the treatment of ocular itching associated with allergic conjunctivitis.