Emedastine

Discontinued

DEA Class; Rx

Common Brand Names; Emadine

  • Antihistamines, Ophthalmic

Ophthalmic H1-blocker for allergic conjunctivitis. Not intended to treat contact lens related irritation.

 
Indicated for the temporary relief of the signs and symptoms (e.g., ocular pruritus) of allergic conjunctivitis.

Hypersensitivity

Contact lens-related irritation

  • Headache (11%)
  • Blurred vision
  • Corneal infiltrates
  • Corneal staining
  • Dry eye
  • Foreign body sensation
  • Keratitis
  • Ocular burning or stinging
  • Ocular discomfort
  • Ocular hyperemia
  • Ocular pruritus
  • Tearing
  • Abnormal dreams
  • Asthenia
  • Bad taste
  • Dermatitis
  • Rhinitis
  • Sinusitis

Do not wear contact lenses if eyes are red; wait 15 min after emedastine to insert contacts

Keratitis may occur from multi-dose ophthalmic solutions due to inadvertent contamination

Pregnancy Category: B

Lactation: Not known if excreted in milk; use caution

Adults

4 drops/day ophthalmic solution in each affected eye.

Elderly

4 drops/day ophthalmic solution in each affected eye.

Adolescents

4 drops/day ophthalmic solution each affected eye.

Children

 >= 3 years: 4 drops/day ophthalmic solution in each affected eye.
 < 3 years: Safety and efficacy have not been established.

Emedastine difumarate

ophthalmic solution

  • 0.05%
Drugs Generic
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