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| Pronunciation |
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 (em
e DAS
teen) |
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| Brand Names |
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| Emadine® |
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| Therapeutic
Categories |
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Antihistamine, H1 Blocker, Ophthalmic |
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| Reasons not to take this
medicine |
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If you have an allergy to emedastine or any other part of this
medicine.
Tell healthcare provider if you are allergic to any medicine. Make
sure to tell about the allergy and how it affected you. This includes telling
about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of
face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other symptoms
involved. |
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| What is this medicine used
for? |
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This medicine is used to treat eye
irritation. |
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| How does it work? |
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Emedastine blocks the allergic reaction by minimizing or preventing
the eye's reaction to the allergen. |
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| How is it best taken? |
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For the eye only.
This medicine is most effective if started before contact with the
allergen. Take at least 1-3 hours before.
Take out contact lenses before using medicine. Lenses can be replaced
15 minutes after medicine is given. Do not put contacts back in if eyes are
irritated or infected.
Do not touch the container tip to the eye, lid, or other skin.
Tilt head back and drop medicine into eye.
After using medicine, keep your eyes closed. Apply pressure to the
inside corner of the eye. Do this for 3-5 minutes. This keeps the medicine in
your eye.
Separate each eye medicine by 5 minutes. |
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| What do I do if I miss a
dose? |
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Instill a missed dose as soon as possible.
If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and
return to your regular schedule.
Do not instill a double dose or extra
doses. |
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| What are the precautions when
taking this
medicine? |
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This medicine is not for treatment of contact lens irritation.
Check medicines with healthcare provider. This medicine may not mix
well with other medicines.
Tell healthcare provider if you are pregnant or plan on getting
pregnant.
Tell healthcare provider if you are
breast-feeding. |
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| What are the common side effects
of this
medicine? |
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Headache. Mild pain medicine may help.
Eye irritation.
Blurred vision. Use caution when driving or doing other tasks that
require you to have clear vision. |
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| What should I monitor? |
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Change in condition being treated. Is it better, worse, or about the
same? |
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| Reasons to call healthcare
provider
immediately |
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If you suspect an overdose, call your local poison control center
immediately or dial 911.
Signs of a life-threatening reaction. These include wheezing; chest
tightness; fever; itching; bad cough; blue skin color; fits; or swelling of
face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Feeling extremely tired or weak.
Any rash.
No improvement in condition or feeling
worse. |
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| How should I store this
medicine? |
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Store at room temperature. Do not freeze.
Do not use if solution changes color. |
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| General statements |
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Do not share your medicine with others and do not take anyone else's
medicine.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children and pets.
Keep a list of all your medicines (prescription, natural products,
supplements, vitamins, over-the-counter) with you. Give this list to healthcare
provider (doctor, nurse, nurse practitioner, pharmacist, physician assistant).
Talk with healthcare provider before starting any new medicine,
including over-the-counter, natural products, or
vitamins. |
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