Epitane Eye Drop is an antihistaminic medication. It is used to treat inflammation of eyes (redness and swelling) caused due to various allergies. It is used to relieve symptoms like watery, itchy, red, swollen eyes or eyelids due to allergic conjunctivitis.

Follow your doctor’s instructions precisely for administering Epitane 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 Epitane Eye Drop

Allergic eye disease
Nasal allergy symptoms
Allergic conditions
Sneezing and runny nose due to allergies
Allergic skin conditions

Side effects of Epitane 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 Epitane

Ocular hyperemia
Itching
Burning sensation in eye

How to use Epitane 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 Epitane Eye Drop works

Epitane Eye Drop is an antiallergic. It works by blocking the action of a chemical messenger (histamine) which is responsible for red, itchy, watery eyes.

Safety advice

Alcohol

No interaction found/established

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Epitane Eye Drop may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Epitane 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.
After using eye drops, place pressure over the corner of eye for a minute, then remove the excess solution with an absorbent tissue to diminish the amount of drug reaching the breastmilk

Driving

UNSAFE

Epitane 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

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Quick tips

Your doctor has prescribed Epitane 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.
Your doctor has prescribed Epitane Eye Drop to help relieve allergy symptoms such as itching, swelling and rashes.
As compared to other similar medications, it is much less likely to make you feel sleepy.
Be cautious while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as it can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
Do not drink alcohol while taking this medication as it may cause increased sleepiness.
Stop taking Epitane Eye Drop at least 3 days before taking an allergy test as it can affect the test results.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Guanidines & Benzazepine Derivatives

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

OPHTHAL

Action Class

Second-Generation H1 Antihistamines

Interaction with drugs

Taking Epitane with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Dalteparin (Eye Route) Moderate

Epinastine may reduce the efficacy of Dalteparin. Your doctor may frequently monitor your blood clotting time.

Tranylcypromine (Eye Route) Moderate

Concurrent use may cause fever, flushing, sweating, unconsciousness, and high blood pressure. Do not take Tranylcypromine with Epinastine. If concurrent use is essential, talk to ... More

Mefloquine (Eye Route) Mild

Concurrent use may increase the risk of disturbance in the heart rhythm. Talk to your doctor if you experience palpitations, high/low blood pressure, increased sweating, etc.

Betahistine (Oral Route) Mild

Epinastine may block the action of Betahistine. Take Epinastine with Betahistine only if prescribed by your doctor.

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Patient concerns

Allergic for cold weather and conditions and dust sneezing throat each ing eye each ing water in nose

Dr. Vijay Verma

ENT

I usually do allergy testing for this.And give immunotherapy which give permanent solution

Allergy symptoms like allergic arthritis sneezing and runny nose in the morning and headache

Dr. Sfurti Mann

Internal Medicine

Take tab Dolo sos Tab pantop before breakfast Tab montair LC at nightGet CBC ESR IgE levels tested and chest examined by a md doctor

User feedback

Patients taking Epitane Eye Drop

Twice A Day

61%

Once A Day

22%

Four Times A *

12%

Thrice A Day

*Four Times A Day

What are you using Epitane Eye Drop for?

Allergic cond*

100%

*Allergic conditions

How much was the improvement?

Average

40%

Excellent

33%

Poor

27%

What were the side-effects while using Epitane Eye Drop?

No Side Effec*

100%

*No Side Effect

How do you take Epitane Eye Drop?

With or witho*

100%

*With or without food

Please rate Epitane Eye Drop on price

Expensive

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Average

42%

FAQs

Is Epitane Eye Drop effective?

Epitane Eye Drop is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Epitane Eye Drop too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.

Is Epitane Eye Drop a steroid?

No, Epitane Eye Drop is not a steroid. It is a medication which is used to treat allergic conditions. Most commonly it is used to treat allergic conjunctivitis/pink eye. Do not take this medication without consulting your doctor.

Can Epitane Eye Drop cause eye irritation?

Usually, Epitane Eye Drop does not cause eye irritation. In fact, it helps in reducing the inflammation and irritation in the eye. However, in certain cases, patients may experience eye irritation, abnormal eye sensation and eye discomfort.

Can a child take Epitane Eye Drop?

Epitane Eye Drop can be used in children above 3 years of age at the same dose as in adults. However, the safety with the use of Epitane Eye Drop in children under 3 years of age have not been established. Therefore, the use of Epitane Eye Drop should be avoided in children of such age group.

Does Epitane Eye Drop make you sleepy?

Usually, the use of Epitane Eye Drop does not make you sleepy, but sometimes there are chances that it can cause sleepiness. It is important to know that taking other anti-allergic medications orally along with this medication can also make you sleepy. Therefore, avoid driving or operating on machinery if you are sleepy. Contact your doctor if the medicine makes you uneasy.

How long can you use Epitane Eye Drop?

The Epitane Eye Drop should be instilled in the affected eye(s) with one drop twice daily. The duration of treatment with Epitane Eye Drop will depend upon the disease condition, its severity, and the response of the patient to the treatment. The medicine can be given for as long as four months, if considered necessary. However, the exact duration is decided by your doctor.

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