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Alcarex Eye Drop
Product introduction
Alcarex Eye Drop is an antihistaminic medication. It is used to treat inflammation of eyes (redness and swelling) caused due to various allergies. It helps in short-term or sudden allergic reactions in the eye.
Follow your doctor’s instructions precisely for administering Alcarex Eye Drop in the eye. It should be used regularly at evenly spaced time intervals as prescribed by your doctor. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping the medicine too early may lead to the returning or worsening.
Commonly seen side effects seen with this medicine include temporary eye irritation and burning sensation after administration. Consult your doctor if these side effects persist or if your condition worsens. It may cause blurring of your vision for a short time just after its use, so not drive until your vision is clear.
Follow your doctor’s instructions precisely for administering Alcarex Eye Drop in the eye. It should be used regularly at evenly spaced time intervals as prescribed by your doctor. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping the medicine too early may lead to the returning or worsening.
Commonly seen side effects seen with this medicine include temporary eye irritation and burning sensation after administration. Consult your doctor if these side effects persist or if your condition worsens. It may cause blurring of your vision for a short time just after its use, so not drive until your vision is clear.
Uses of Alcarex Eye Drop
Benefits of Alcarex Eye Drop
In Allergic eye disease
Alcarex Eye Drop helps relieve symptoms of allergic eye disease such as redness, swelling, itching, and watering of eyes. This medicine works by decreasing the production of certain chemicals that cause inflammation of the eyes. This will make it easier for you to go about your daily activities. Use it as prescribed to get the most benefit.
Side effects of Alcarex Eye Drop
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Alcarex
- Eye irritation
- Itching
- Stinging in the eyes
- Burning eyes
How to use Alcarex Eye Drop
This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Hold the dropper close to the eye without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid. Wipe off the extra liquid.
How Alcarex Eye Drop works
Alcarex Eye Drop is an antihistaminic medication. It treats allergy symptoms such as itching, swelling, and rashes by blocking the effects of a chemical messenger (histamine) in the body.
Safety advice
Alcohol
No interaction found/established
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Alcarex Eye Drop is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Alcarex Eye Drop is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Alcarex Eye Drop may cause blurring of your vision for a short time just after its use. Do not drive until your vision is clear.
Kidney
No interaction found/established
Liver
No interaction found/established
What if you forget to take Alcarex Eye Drop?
If you miss a dose of Alcarex Eye Drop, take 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 schedule. Do not double the dose.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- Your doctor has prescribed Alcarex Eye Drop to treat inflammation (redness and swelling) due to allergies of the eye.
- It treats short-term or sudden allergic reactions in the eye.
- Apply pressure on the corner of the eye (close to the nose) for about 1 minute immediately after instilling the drop.
- Wait for at least 5-10 minutes before delivering the next medication in the same eye to avoid dilution.
- Stinging sensation may occur for 1-2 mins. Notify your doctor if it persists for longer.
- Make sure to use within 4 weeks of opening the bottle.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Imidazobenzazepine Derivatives
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
OPHTHAL
Action Class
H1 Antihistaminics (second Generation)
Interaction with drugs
Taking Alcarex with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
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Life-threatening
Brand(s): Apreone, Artepitant, Emetant
Life-threatening
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Serious
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Moderate
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Alcarex Eye Drop
Once A Day
60%
Twice A Day
40%
What are you using Alcarex Eye Drop for?
Others
100%
How much was the improvement?
Average
43%
Poor
31%
Excellent
25%
What were the side-effects while using Alcarex Eye Drop?
Burning eyes
33%
Eye irritatio*
17%
Itching
17%
Stinging in t*
17%
No Side Effec*
17%
*Eye irritation, Stinging in the eyes, No Side Effect
How do you take Alcarex Eye Drop?
With or witho*
82%
With food
18%
*With or without food
Please rate Alcarex Eye Drop on price
Expensive
48%
Average
33%
Not Expensive
18%
FAQs
Q. What is Alcarex Eye Drop? What is it used for?
Alcarex Eye Drop belongs to the class of medicines known as H1 antihistamines. It is used to prevent and treat symptoms of eye allergies such as itching, redness, irritation or burning sensation.
Q. What should I know before using Alcarex Eye Drop?
Before using Alcarex Eye Drop, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to Alcarex Eye Drop or any of its ingredients to avoid any allergic reactions. Let your doctor know if you have, or have had any problems with your eyes. Inform your doctor about all the other medicines you are taking because they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding to prevent any harmful effects on the baby. Do not use this medicine to treat irritation caused by wearing contact lenses or while wearing contact lenses. This is because Alcarex Eye Drop can cause discoloration of the soft lenses.
Q. How does Alcarex Eye Drop work?
Alcarex Eye Drop works by blocking the release of a naturally occuring substance in our body known as histamine, that is responsible for producing symptoms of allergies such as itching, watery eyes, redness and irritation in the eyes.
Q. How to use Alcarex Eye Drop?
Remember to wash your hands before and after application of Alcarex Eye Drop. Do not touch the eye with the dropper or the tip of the ointment tube. Try to use it at about the same time each day. Use the prescribed number of drops or the right amount of ointment. Do not use more medicine than directed and do not use more often than directed. Do not stop using Alcarex Eye Drop unless directed by your doctor and try not to miss any doses.
Q. What other precautions should I take while using Alcarex Eye Drop?
If you wear soft contact lenses, remove them before using Alcarex Eye Drop and wait at least 15 minutes before putting your lenses back in. Do not touch the tip to any surface, or to your eye, to avoid contamination.
Disclaimer:
Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.References
- Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. p. 33.
Marketer details
Name: Ajanta Pharma Ltd
Address: Ajanta House, Charkop, Kandivli West, Mumbai 400 067, India
Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: May, 2025
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Alcarex Eye Drop. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
Expires on or after: May, 2025
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Alcarex Eye Drop. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
In case of any issues, contact us
Email ID: [email protected]Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
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