Alamast - Pemirolast - Ophthalmic Brand Drug

General Information

• Below is miscellaneous information regarding Alamast.
• Alamast
• pem-EER-oh-last

Possible Side Effects

• Headache, runny nose, eye discomfort, or dry eyes may occur.
• If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor.
• Tell your doctor immediately if any of these serious side effects occur.

What To Do In Case Of Missed Dose

• If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember.
• If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
• Do not double the dose to catch up.

Drug Compatibility Recommendations

• Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription medication you may use, especially of.

Read Before Using Alamast (precautions)

• Tell your doctor your medical history, including.

Overdose

• If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison center or emergency room immediately.
• This medicine may be harmful if swallowed.

Usage Instructions

• This medication is used in the affected eye(s) usually four times daily; or use as directed by your doctor.
• Remove contact lenses before applying the eye drop.
• Wait at least 10 minutes after using this medication before inserting contact lenses.
• To apply eye drops, wash your hands first.
• To avoid contamination, do not touch the dropper tip or let it touch your eye or any other surface.
• For best results, this medication must be used routinely as directed.
• Continue using it for the full time prescribed.
• If you are wearing contact lenses, remove them before using eye drops.
• Then tilt your head back, gaze upward, and pull down the lower eyelid to make a pouch.
• Hold the dropper directly over the eye and instill the prescribed number of drops.
• Look downward and gently close your eye for 1 to 2 minutes.
• Place one finger at the corner of the eye near the nose and apply gentle pressure.
• This will prevent the medication from draining away from the eye.
• Try not to blink and do not rub the eye.
• Do not rinse the dropper.
• Replace the dropper cap after each use.
• If you are using another kind of eye medication (for example, drops or ointments), wait at least five minutes before applying other medications.
• Use eye drops before eye ointments, to allow the eye drops to enter the eye.
• It may take up to several days of continued use to see a relief in symptoms.
• If immediate relief of symptoms (itching) is needed, use other quick-relief medication.

Alamast Storage Instructions

• Store dropper bottle upright at room temperature between 59 and 77 degrees F (15 to 25 degrees C).

Alamast Miscellaneous Notes

• Do not share this medication with others.

Medicinal Applications

• Pemirolast is used to prevent itching of the eyes caused by allergies (allergic conjunctivitis).