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Therapeutic Category
- OTHER OPHTHALMOLOGICAL DRUGS
- OPHTHALMOLOGICAL DRUGS
- Pharmaceutical Form : Eye Drops
- Composition : Azelastine HCl 0.5 mg/ 1 ml
- Active Substance : Azelastine HCl
Properties :
Azelastine Hcl has the actions of the histamine H1 receptor antagonists In addition Azelastine appears to inhibit the release of inflammatory mediators from mast cells .
Indications :
Ophta – zine eye drops is used to treat itching of the eye caused by a condition Known as allergic conjunctivitis .
Contraindications :
Ophta-zine eye drops is contraindicated in patients with a known
hypersensitivity To Azelastine Hcl or any of its components .
Pregnaney and lactation :
Ophta – zine eye drops should be used with care in pregnant woman and nursing mothers
Ophta – zine eye drop should be carfully used in pediatric patients below the Age of 12 years .
Side effects :
Bitter taste in mouth , headaches , temporary eye burning or stinging , dry or itching Eyes , blurred vision.
Dosage :
For eye allergy :
Adults and children 3 years of age and older , use one drop in the
affected Eye twice daily .
Children younger than 3 years of age , use and dose must be
determined by Your doctor .
Storage conditions : store up to 25°C
Packing : bottle of 10 ml.