Epitane Eye Drop
Prescription Required
Product introduction
Epitane Eye Drop is an antihistaminic medication. It is used to treat inflammation of eyes (redness and swelling) caused due to various allergies. It is used to relieve symptoms like watery, itchy, red, swollen eyes or eyelids due to allergic conjunctivitis.
Epitane Eye Drop is used in the treatment of allergic disorders.
Epitane Eye Drop is used in the treatment of allergic disorders.
Uses of Epitane Eye Drop
Benefits of Epitane Eye Drop
In Allergic eye disease
Epitane Eye Drop helps relieve symptoms of allergic eye disease such as redness, swelling, itching, and watering of eyes. This medicine works by decreasing the production of certain chemicals that cause inflammation of the eyes. This will make it easier for you to go about your daily activities. Use it as prescribed to get the most benefit. If you see no improvement even after 2 weeks, talk to your doctor.
Side effects of Epitane Eye Drop
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Epitane
- Ocular hyperemia
- Itching
- Burning sensation in eye
How to use Epitane Eye Drop
This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Hold the dropper close to the eye without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid. Wipe off the extra liquid.
How Epitane Eye Drop works
Epitane Eye Drop is an antiallergic. It works by blocking the action of a chemical messenger (histamine) which is responsible for red, itchy, watery eyes.
Safety advice
Alcohol
No interaction found/established
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Epitane Eye Drop may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Epitane Eye Drop is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
After using eye drops, place pressure over the corner of eye for a minute, then remove the excess solution with an absorbent tissue to diminish the amount of drug reaching the breastmilk
After using eye drops, place pressure over the corner of eye for a minute, then remove the excess solution with an absorbent tissue to diminish the amount of drug reaching the breastmilk
Driving
UNSAFE
Epitane Eye Drop may cause blurring of your vision for a short time just after its use. Do not drive until your vision is clear.
Kidney
No interaction found/established
Liver
No interaction found/established
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Quick tips
- Your doctor has prescribed Epitane Eye Drop to treat inflammation (redness and swelling) due to allergies of the eye.
- It treats short-term or sudden allergic reactions in the eye.
- Apply pressure on the corner of the eye (close to the nose) for about 1 minute immediately after instilling the drop.
- Wait for at least 5-10 minutes before delivering the next medication in the same eye to avoid dilution.
- Stinging sensation may occur for 1-2 mins. Notify your doctor if it persists for longer.
- Make sure to use within 4 weeks of opening the bottle.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Guanidines & Benzazepine Derivatives
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
OPHTHAL
Action Class
H1 Antihistaminics (second Generation)
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Epitane Eye Drop
Twice A Day
61%
Once A Day
22%
Four Times A *
12%
Thrice A Day
6%
*Four Times A Day
What are you using Epitane Eye Drop for?
Allergic diso*
100%
*Allergic disorders
How much was the improvement?
Poor
67%
Average
33%
What were the side-effects while using Epitane Eye Drop?
No Side Effec*
100%
*No Side Effect
FAQs
Is Epitane Eye Drop effective?
Epitane Eye Drop is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Epitane Eye Drop too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.
Is Epitane Eye Drop a steroid?
No, Epitane Eye Drop is not a steroid. It is a medication which is used to treat allergic conditions. Most commonly it is used to treat allergic conjunctivitis/pink eye. Do not take this medication without consulting your doctor.
Can Epitane Eye Drop cause eye irritation?
Usually, Epitane Eye Drop does not cause eye irritation. In fact, it helps in reducing the inflammation and irritation in the eye. However, in certain cases, patients may experience eye irritation, abnormal eye sensation and eye discomfort.
Can a child take Epitane Eye Drop?
Epitane Eye Drop can be used in children above 3 years of age at the same dose as in adults. However, the safety with the use of Epitane Eye Drop in children under 3 years of age have not been established. Therefore, the use of Epitane Eye Drop should be avoided in children of such age group.
Does Epitane Eye Drop make you sleepy?
Usually, the use of Epitane Eye Drop does not make you sleepy, but sometimes there are chances that it can cause sleepiness. It is important to know that taking other anti-allergic medications orally along with this medication can also make you sleepy. Therefore, avoid driving or operating on machinery if you are sleepy. Contact your doctor if the medicine makes you uneasy.
How long can you use Epitane Eye Drop?
The Epitane Eye Drop should be instilled in the affected eye(s) with one drop twice daily. The duration of treatment with Epitane Eye Drop will depend upon the disease condition, its severity, and the response of the patient to the treatment. The medicine can be given for as long as four months, if considered necessary. However, the exact duration is decided by your doctor.
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