Emedastine : How to Use

Emedastine - Ophthalmic

Brand Names

Emadine Emedastine *** Before Using *** How to Use *** Fore Safe Use *** Side Effects

How to Use

Do not wear contact lenses if your eyes are red . If your eyes are not red, contact lenses must be removed before you use this drug. Always you must wait at least 10 minutes after using this drug before putting the contact lenses back in.

To use:

First, wash your hands. Tilt the head back and, pressing your finger gently on the skin just beneath the lower eyelid, pull the lower eyelid away from the eye to make a space. Drop the drug into this space. Let go of the eyelid and gently close the eyes. Do not blink. Keep the eyes closed for 1 to 2 minutes to allow the drug to be absorbed by the eye.
If you think you did not get the drop of drug into your eye properly, use another drop.
To keep the drug as germ-free as possible, do not touch the applicator tip to any surface - including the eye . Always keep the container tightly closed.

Dosage

The dose of emedastine will be various for various diseaseds Follow your family doctor's orders or the directions on the label . The following information includes only the average doses of emedastine If your dose is various, do not change it unless your family doctor tells you to do so.

For ophthalmic dosage form - eye drops:
- For eye allergy:
  - Adults and children 3 years of age and older Use one drop in the effected eye one to four times a day.
  - Children younger than 3 years of age Use and dose must be determined by your family doctor.

Missed dose If you miss a dose of this drug, use it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule.

Storage To store this drug:

Keep out of the reach of children.
Store away from heat and direct light.
Keep the drug from freezing. Do not refrigerate.
Do not keep outdated drug or drug no longer needed. Be sure that any discarded drug is out of the reach of children.