Emedastine

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity

Contact lens-related irritation

Cautions

Do not wear contact lenses if eyes are red; wait 10 min after emedastine to insert contacts

Emedastine may be found in some form under the following brand names:

• Emadine

Emedastine is part of the drug class:

• Other antiallergics

• It is used to treat eye irritation due to allergies.

• If you have an allergy to emedastine or any other part of emedastine.
• If you are allergic to any drugs like this one, any other drugs, foods, or other substances. Tell your doctor about the allergy and what signs you had, like rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other signs.

This medicine may interact with other drugs or health problems.

Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all of your drugs (prescription or OTC, natural products, vitamins) and health problems. You must check to make sure that it is safe for you to take this medicine with all of your drugs and health problems. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any drug without checking with your doctor.

All drugs may cause side effects. However, many people have no side effects or only have minor side effects. Call your doctor or get medical help if any of these side effects or any other side effects bother you or do not go away:

• Headache.

These are not all of the side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, call your doctor. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.

You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. You may also report side effects at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch.

• Emadine

Selective histamine H1-receptor antagonist for topical ophthalmic use

Absorption

Ocular: Minimal

Half-Life Elimination

Oral: Plasma: 3 to 4 hours

There are no dosage adjustments provided in the manufacturer's labeling. However, dosage adjustment unlikely due to low systemic absorption.