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Elestat®

epinastine HCL 0.05%
ophthalmic solution
Allergy
[ Antihistamine/Mast Cell Stabilizer]
Indication

Indication

allergic conjunctivitis
Mechanism of Action

Mechanism of Action

Epinastine is a second generation antihistamine that also possesses mast cell stabilizing activity. It is a highly selective histamine H1 antagonist and inhibits the release of histamine from mast cells.
Common quantities available

Available Quantities

5ml
Dosage

Dosage/Instructions

Instill 1 drop into each eye twice daily.
Pregnancy & Nursing Data

Pregnancy & Nursing

Epinastine reduced rat pup body weight gain following an oral dose to pregnant rats that was approximately 90,000 times the MROHD. There are, however, no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. It is not known whether this drug is excreted in human milk.
Pediatric Use

Pediatric Use

≥3 years
Warnings Tab

Contraindications, side effects, etc.

Contraindications: Should not be used if allergic to epinastine, with bacterial, viral, or fungal infection in the eye without an anti-infective medicine, or in children younger than 2 years without medical advice. Warnings: Avoid use while wearing contact lenses; wait at least 15 minutes after using Elestat before putting in contact lenses. Do not let the dropper tip touch any surface to avoid contamination. Side Effects: Common side effects include burning sensation in the eye, increased blood flow to the whites of the eyes, redness, itching, pain, swelling, or other irritation of the eye. Other side effects may include body aches, chills, cough, difficulty with breathing, ear congestion, fever, headache, loss of voice, nasal congestion, runny nose, sneezing, sore throat, and unusual tiredness or weakness​​​​.