Epina Eye Drop
Prescription Required
Product introduction
Epina 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.
Follow your doctor’s instructions precisely for administering Epina Eye Drop in the eye. It should be used regularly at evenly spaced time intervals as prescribed by your doctor. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping the medicine too early may lead to the returning or worsening.
Commonly seen side effects seen with this medicine include temporary eye irritation and burning sensation after administration. Consult your doctor if these side effects persist or if your condition worsens. It may cause blurring of your vision for a short time just after its use, so not drive until your vision is clear.
Follow your doctor’s instructions precisely for administering Epina Eye Drop in the eye. It should be used regularly at evenly spaced time intervals as prescribed by your doctor. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping the medicine too early may lead to the returning or worsening.
Commonly seen side effects seen with this medicine include temporary eye irritation and burning sensation after administration. Consult your doctor if these side effects persist or if your condition worsens. It may cause blurring of your vision for a short time just after its use, so not drive until your vision is clear.
Uses of Epina Ophthalmic Solution
- Allergic eye disease
- Nasal allergy symptoms
- Allergic conditions
- Sneezing and runny nose due to allergies
- Allergic skin conditions
Side effects of Epina Ophthalmic Solution
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 Epina
- Ocular hyperemia
- Itching
- Burning sensation in eye
How to use Epina Ophthalmic Solution
This medicine is for external use only. Take 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 extra liquid.
How Epina Ophthalmic Solution works
Epina 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
Epina 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
Epina 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
Epina 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
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Epina Eye Drop
₹130/Ophthalmic Solution
Relestat Ophthalmic Solution
Allergan India Pvt Ltd
₹406.05/ophthalmic solution
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Quick tips
- Your doctor has prescribed Epina 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.
- Your doctor has prescribed Epina Eye Drop to help relieve allergy symptoms such as itching, swelling and rashes.
- As compared to other similar medications, it is much less likely to make you feel sleepy.
- Be cautious while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as it can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
- Do not drink alcohol while taking this medication as it may cause increased sleepiness.
- Stop taking Epina Eye Drop at least 3 days before taking an allergy test as it can affect the test results.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Guanidines & Benzazepine Derivatives
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
OPHTHAL
Action Class
Second-Generation H1 Antihistamines
Interaction with drugs
Taking Epina with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Epinastine may reduce the efficacy of Dalteparin.
Your doctor may frequently monitor your blood clotting time.
Concurrent use may cause fever, flushing, sweating, unconsciousness, and high blood pressure.
Do not take Tranylcypromine with Epinastine. If concurrent use is essential, talk to
Epinastine may block the action of Betahistine.
Take Epinastine with Betahistine only if prescribed by your doctor.
Concurrent use may increase the risk of disturbance in the heart rhythm.
Talk to your doctor if you experience palpitations, high/low blood pressure, increased sweating, etc.
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Epina Eye Drop
Twice A Day
51%
Thrice A Day
18%
Once A Day
16%
Four Times A *
15%
*Four Times A Day
What are you using Epina Ophthalmic Solution for?
Allergic cond*
75%
Others
25%
*Allergic conditions
How much was the improvement?
Excellent
47%
Average
33%
Poor
20%
What were the side-effects while using Epina Eye Drop?
No Side Effec*
100%
*No Side Effect
How do you take Epina Ophthalmic Solution?
With or witho*
100%
*With or without food
Please rate Epina Eye Drop on price
Expensive
83%
Average
17%
FAQs
Is Epina Eye Drop effective?
Epina 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 Epina Eye Drop too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.
Is Epina Eye Drop a steroid?
No, Epina 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 Epina Eye Drop cause eye irritation?
Usually, Epina 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 Epina Eye Drop?
Epina 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 Epina Eye Drop in children under 3 years of age have not been established. Therefore, the use of Epina Eye Drop should be avoided in children of such age group.
Does Epina Eye Drop make you sleepy?
Usually, the use of Epina 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 Epina Eye Drop?
The Epina Eye Drop should be instilled in the affected eye(s) with one drop twice daily. The duration of treatment with Epina 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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