Pronunciation: EM-e-DAS-teen
Generic Name: Emedastine
Brand Name: Emadine
Emadine Drops are used for:
Preventing itchy, red, or watery eyes caused by allergies (eg, pollen, pollution, dust, animal dander).
Emadine Drops are an antihistamine. It works by blocking the action of histamine, which reduces the eye symptoms of an allergic reaction (eg, itchy, red, watery).
Do NOT use Emadine Drops if:
- you are allergic to any ingredient in Emadine Drops
Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.
Before using Emadine Drops:
Tell your health care provider if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
- if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
- if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
- if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
- if you wear contact lenses
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Emadine Drops. However, no specific interactions with Emadine Drops are known at this time.
Ask your health care provider if Emadine Drops may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
How to use Emadine Drops:
Use Emadine Drops as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
- Emadine Drops are only for the eye. Do not get it in your nose or mouth.
- Emadine Drops may cause blurred vision. Use Emadine Drops with caution. Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how you react to it.
- Do NOT use Emadine Drops in your eyes while you are wearing contact lenses. Soft contact lenses may absorb a chemical in Emadine Drops; wait 10 minutes after you use Emadine Drops before you put your contacts back in. Only reinsert your contact lenses if your eyes are not red.
- Do not use Emadine Drops if it changes color.
- To use Emadine Drops in the eye, first, wash your hands. Tilt your head back. Using your index finger, pull the lower eyelid away from the eye to form a pouch. Drop the medicine into the pouch and gently close your eyes. Immediately use your finger to apply pressure to the inside corner of the eye for 1 to 2 minutes. Do not blink. Remove excess medicine around your eye with a clean, dry tissue, being careful not to touch your eye. Wash your hands to remove any medicine that may be on them.
- To prevent germs from contaminating your medicine, do not touch the applicator tip to any surface, including the eye. Keep the container tightly closed.
- Use Emadine Drops on a regular schedule to get the most benefit from it. Using Emadine Drops at the same time each day will help you remember to use it.
- If you miss a dose of Emadine Drops, use it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not use 2 doses at once.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Emadine Drops.
Important safety information:
- Do not use Emadine Drops to treat contact lens irritation. Redness caused by contact lens wear may not be caused by allergies. Do not wear contact lenses if your eyes are red. If redness continues, talk to your health care provider.
- Do not use Emadine Drops for future eye problems without first checking with your health care provider.
- Emadine Drops should be used with extreme caution in CHILDREN younger than 3 years old; safety and effectiveness in these children have not been confirmed.
- PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Emadine Drops while you are pregnant. It is not known if Emadine Drops are found in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you use Emadine Drops, check with your doctor. Discuss any possible risks to your baby.
Possible side effects of Emadine Drops:
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
Blurred vision; headache.
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); severe or persistent eye burning, stinging, itching, redness, or irritation.
This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.
See also: Emadine side effects (in more detail)
If OVERDOSE is suspected:
Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center, or emergency room immediately. Emadine Drops may be harmful if swallowed. Symptoms may include drowsiness and general feeling of being unwell.
Proper storage of Emadine Drops:
Store Emadine Drops between 39 and 86 degrees F (4 and 30 degrees C) in a tightly closed container. Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Keep Emadine Drops out of the reach of children and away from pets.
General information:
- If you have any questions about Emadine Drops, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
- Emadine Drops are to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
- If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.
- Check with your pharmacist about how to dispose of unused medicine.
This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Emadine Drops. If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
More Emadine resources
- Emadine Side Effects (in more detail)
- Emadine Use in Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
- Emadine Support Group
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