This medicine is for external use only. Take 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 extra liquid.

How Optihist AZ Eye Drop works

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

Optihist AZ Eye Drop related warnings

Alcohol

No interaction found/established

Pregnancy

There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

Lactation

Optihist AZ Eye Drop is probably safe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby.
To reduce the amount of Optihist AZ Eye Drop that reaches the breastmilk, remove the excess solution with an absorbent tissue.

Driving

Optihist AZ 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 miss a dose of Optihist AZ Eye Drop?

If you miss a dose of Optihist AZ 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.

Alternate Brands

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Optihist AZ Eye Drop

Azelast 0.05% Sterile Eye Drop

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

₹17/ml of Eye Drop

12% costlier

Optihist AZ Eye Drop

Yash Pharma Laboratories Pvt Ltd

₹15.18/ml of Eye Drop

same price

Expert Advice

Your doctor has prescribed Optihist AZ 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.

Interaction with Drugs

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

Nitrazepam

Brand(s): Konit

MODERATE

Clonazepam

Brand(s): Panik

MODERATE

Clobazam

Brand(s): Risure

MODERATE

Lorazepam

Brand(s): Psycopan, Anxionil

MODERATE

Roxithromycin

Brand(s): Zuroxy, Roxilim, Rox Thro

MODERATE

Alprazolam

Brand(s): Eurolam, Alwel, Tenzo

MODERATE

Diazepam

Brand(s): Dizapam

MODERATE

Betahistine

Brand(s): Histiwel, Histanil

MODERATE

View all interactions

Patient Concerns

Questions Related to Optihist AZ

1) Am I really suffering from diabetes. I am daily doing Ramdev baba Yoga for 1 - 1/30 Hrs 2) I am normal , May I stop Tab Glycomet 500 ? 3) ECG is abnormal but 2D eco is normal. What is a problem? 4) Why Doctor is asking me to take daily Cap. BecoZinc forever. May I stop or continue? 5) I am suffering from Neck spondilites . 6) I feel giddiness, so doctor starts this medicine and asked to take forever for long time May I continue or what ?Plz give me second opinion.

Dr. Sfurti Mann

Diabetes Specialist

Your HbA1c levels will ascertain your diabetes control. You must continue glycometSR. It's dose may even beFor giddiness you may take stemetil MD tab sos and pantop DSR before breakfast

I m cocieved running 9 month n my date of issue is on first week of june.but i m having swelling on foot

Dr. Suman Rao

Gynaecologist

Get your BP, serum proteins and kidney function test done. If all are fine then there is nothing to worry about.