Relestat

Relestat Ophthalmic Solution 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 Relestat Ophthalmic Solution too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.

No, Relestat Ophthalmic Solution 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.

Usually, Relestat Ophthalmic Solution 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.

Relestat Ophthalmic Solution can be used in children above 3 years of age at the same dose as in adults. However, the safety with the use of Relestat Ophthalmic Solution in children under 3 years of age have not been established. Therefore, the use of Relestat Ophthalmic Solution should be avoided in children of such age group.

Usually, the use of Relestat Ophthalmic Solution 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.

The Relestat Ophthalmic Solution should be instilled in the affected eye(s) with one drop twice daily. The duration of treatment with Relestat Ophthalmic Solution 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.