Colírio de epinastina para febre do feno

About epinastine eye drops

What are epinastine eye drops used for?

Epinastine eye drops are used to relieve eye symptoms (allergic conjunctivitis) caused by seasonal allergies such as rinite alérgica.

Symptoms include red, itchy, watery, and irritated eyes, and often occur during the same season each year, particularly in spring and summer.

How do epinastine eye drops work?

Epinastine eye drops work by blocking the effects of histamine, a chemical released during an allergic reaction.

When your eyes come into contact with allergens such as pollen, the body releases histamine, which can cause red, itchy, watery, and irritated eyes.

By blocking histamine on the surface of the eyes, epinastine helps reduce inflammation and relieve allergy symptoms.

Side effects of epinastine eye drops

Common side effects of epinastine eye drops are:

• Visão embaçada.

• Stinging.

• Burning sensation.

You will find a full list in the manufacturer's information leaflet supplied with the drops.

How to manage epinastine side effects

Speak with your doctor if any of the following continue or become troublesome.

Se você sentir quaisquer outros sintomas que acha que podem ser causados pelas gotas, fale com seu médico ou farmacêutico para mais conselhos.

Who should not use epinastine eye drops?

Para garantir que este é o tratamento certo para você, antes de começar a usar as gotas para os olhos, é importante que seu médico saiba:

• Se você usa lentes de contato gelatinosas.

• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Although epinastine is not known to be harmful to babies, it is still important that you tell your doctor if you are expecting or breastfeeding a baby.

• If the drops are for a child. Epinastine drops are not recommended for a child under 12 years of age.

• If you have ever had an allergic reaction to an antihistamine or to any eye drops.

• Se você estiver tomando ou usando qualquer outro medicamento. Isso inclui quaisquer medicamentos que você esteja tomando e que estejam disponíveis para compra sem receita médica, bem como medicamentos fitoterápicos e complementares.

How to use epinastine eye drops

1. Lave bem as mãos antes de usar as gotas.

2. Abra a garrafa.

3. Incline a cabeça um pouco para trás e puxe a pálpebra inferior do olho para baixo para formar uma bolsa.

4. Segure o frasco de cabeça para baixo perto do seu olho. Tente não tocar no seu olho enquanto faz isso.

5. Gently squeeze the bottle to release one drop into your eye.

6. Feche o olho por um ou dois minutos e pressione suavemente o lado do nariz onde o canto do olho encontra o nariz. Isso ajuda a evitar que a gota escorra e a mantém no olho.

7. Repita o processo no outro olho se lhe foi indicado usar as gotas em ambos os olhos.

8. Coloque a tampa de volta na garrafa.

Obtendo o máximo do seu tratamento

• Read the leaflet supplied with your eye drops for more information and possible side effects.

• Use epinastine eye drops twice daily, usually once in the morning and once in the evening. Do not use them for longer than 8 weeks.

• Avoid touching the dropper tip with your eye, fingers, or other surfaces to help prevent infection.

• Your vision may be blurred for a short time after using the drops. Wait until your vision is clear before driving or using machinery.

• Speak to your doctor if your symptoms do not improve within a week or if they get worse.

• If you use other eye drops, wait at least 5 minutes between each one.

• Do not wear soft contact lenses while using epinastine eye drops unless your doctor advises otherwise.

How to store epinastine eye drops

• Mantenha todos os medicamentos fora do alcance e da vista das crianças.

• Armazene em local fresco e seco, longe de calor e luz diretos.

• Eye drops only keep for four weeks once the bottle has been opened, so do not use the drops if the bottle has been open for longer than this. This will help to prevent eye infections.

Perguntas frequentes

How long do epinastine eye drops take to work?

Epinastine eye drops usually start relieving allergy symptoms within a few minutes, although full relief may take longer in some people.

How long can you use epinastine eye drops for?

Epinastine eye drops are usually used during allergy season and should not normally be used for longer than 8 weeks unless advised by a doctor.

Can I wear contact lenses while using epinastine eye drops?

Soft contact lenses should not usually be worn while using epinastine eye drops because the preservative in the drops can affect the lenses.

What should I do if epinastine eye drops are not working?

If your symptoms do not improve within a week of using epinastine eye drops, or if they get worse, speak to your doctor or pharmacist for advice.

Can I use epinastine eye drops with other eye drops?

Yes, you can use epinastine eye drops with other eye drops but leave at least 5-10 minutes between different eye drops to allow each medicine to work properly.

Informações importantes sobre todos os medicamentos