Epigen Eye Drops
Epinastine Hydrochloride 0.05% Eye prep
.05gm/100ml
General Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
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| Retail Price | 74.00 AED |
Indications
Epigen Eye Drops is used for:
Allergic conjunctivitis
Adult Dose
Ophthalmic
Allergic conjunctivitis
Adult: Instill 1 drop in affected eye twice daily.
Child Dose
Ophthalmic
Allergic conjunctivitis
Child: >2 yrs: Instill 1 drop in affected eye twice daily.
Renal Dose
Administration
Contra Indications
Hypersensitivity.
Precautions
Pregnancy, lactation. Contact lenses should be removed prior to use since the formulation may contain benzalkonium chloride. It may be re-inserted after 10 min.
Lactation: Excretion in milk unknown; use with caution
Pregnancy-Lactation
Interactions
Adverse Effects
Side effects of Epinastine Hydrochloride 0.05% Eye prep :
Headache; burning sensation, folliculosis, hyperaemia, pruritus; cough, pharyngitis, rhinitis, sinusitis.
Mechanism of Action
Epinastine is a selective H1-receptor antagonist. It blocks release of histamine from mast cells.
Note
Epigen .05gm/100ml Eye Drops manufactured by General Pharmaceuticals Ltd.. Its generic name is Epinastine Hydrochloride 0.05% Eye prep. Epigen is availble in Bangladesh.
Farmaco BD drug index information on Epigen Eye Drops is not intended for diagnosis, medical advice or treatment; neither intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment.