ELESTAT® ophthalmic solution is indicated for the prevention of ocular itching associated with allergic conjunctivitis.

ELESTAT® ophthalmic solution is contraindicated in those patients who have shown hypersensitivity to epinastine or to any of the other ingredients.

Patients should be advised not to wear a contact lens if their eye is red. ELESTAT® ophthalmic solution should not be used to treat contact lens related irritation. The preservatives in ELESTAT®, benzalkonium chloride, may be absorbed by soft ontact lenses. Contact lenses should be removed prior to instillation of ELESTAT® ophthalmic solution and may be reinserted after 10 minutes following its administration.

The most frequently reported ocular adverse events occurring in approximately 1% to 10% of patients were burning sensation in the eye, folliculosis, hyperemia, and pruritus. The most frequently reported nonocular adverse events were infection (cold symptoms and upper respiratory infections), seen in approximately 10% of patients, and headache, rhinitis, sinusitis, increased cough, and pharyngitis seen in approximately 1% to 3% of patients. Some of these events were similar to the underlying disease being studied.

Please see prescribing information for ELESTAT®.

 

 





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ELESTAT® ophthalmic solution is indicated for the prevention of ocular itching associated with allergic conjunctivitis.

Important Safety Information:
ELESTAT® ophthalmic solution is contraindicated in those patients who have shown hypersensitivity
to epinastine or to any of the other ingredients.

Patients should be advised not to wear a contact lens if their eye is red. ELESTAT® ophthalmic solution should not be used to treat contact lens related irritation. The preservative in ELESTAT®, benzalkonium chloride, may be absorbed by soft contact lenses.Contact lenses should be removed prior to instillation of ELESTAT® ophthalmic solution and may be reinserted after 10 minutes following its administration.

The most frequently reported ocular adverse events occuring in approximately 1% to 10% of patients were burning sensation in the eye, folliculosis, hyperemia, and pruritus. The most frequently reported nonocular adverse events were infection (cold symptoms and upper respiratory infections), seen in approximately 10% of patients, and headache, rhinitis, sinusitis, increased cough, and pharyngitis seen in approximately 1% to 3% of patients. Some of these events were similar to the underlying disease being studied.

Please see prescribing information for ELESTAT®.