Epinast (Eye Drops)
Manufactured by: Aristopharma Limited
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Epinast is indicated for
- Allergic conjunctivitis
Precautions and warnings
Pregnancy and breastfeeding:
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, talk to your doctor before using this product.
Contact lenses:
Remove contact lenses before using this medication, because it may contain benzalkonium chloride. You can put your contact lenses back in 10 minutes after using the drops.
Children:
(Takes note about use in children, but please complete your sentence for more details!)
Side-effects
- Headache; burning sensation
- folliculosis
- hyperaemia
- pruritus; cough
- pharyngitis
- rhinitis
- sinusitis.
Mode of actions
Epinastine is a medicine that works by blocking H1 receptors. It helps prevent the release of histamine from certain cells in the body called mast cells.
Dosage & Administration
Adult: Ophth As 0.05% soln: Instill 1 drop twice daily.
Pregnancy & Lactation
Although animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, but during pregnancy, this medicine can be used just when definitely required despite potential risks.
Mothers with a newborn baby who have used this drug during the last 3 months of pregnancy may seldom create symptoms including drowsiness, muscle stiffness or shakiness, feeding or breathing troubles, constant crying. If you notice any of these symptoms of your baby's particularly during their first month, tell the doctor immediately.
This medicine passes into breast milk. Talk to your doctor before breastfeeding.
Pack Size & Price
5 ml drop Price : ৳150
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