Emadine - Emedastine - Ophthalmic Solution Brand Drug

General Information

• Below is miscellaneous information regarding Emadine.
• Emadine
• eh-meh-DASS-teen

Possible Side Effects

• Headache, bad taste, runny nose or dry eyes may occur.
• If these persist or worsen, notify your doctor.
• Tell your doctor immediately if you have any of these unlikely but serious side effects.

Emadine Storage Instructions

• Store at room temperature between 38 and 86 degrees F (4-30 degrees C) away from light and moisture.

Overdose

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

Read Before Using Emadine (precautions)

• Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of.

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-up" the dose to catch up.

Emadine Miscellaneous Notes

• Do not share this medication with others.

Drug Compatibility Recommendations

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

Usage Instructions

• To apply eye drops, wash 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.
• Place dropper directly over eye and administer 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 cap after use.
• If you are using another kind of eye drop, wait at least five minutes before applying other medications.
• Administer eye drops before eye ointments, to allow the eye drops to enter the eye.
• Do not use if solution is discolored.
• Soft contact lenses should not be inserted within 10 minutes after using eye drops; otherwise the preservative in the drops may be absorbed by the lens.
• This product is for use in the eyes only.

Medicinal Applications

• This medication is used to relieve redness, itching and tearing of eyes due to hay fever (allergic conjunctivitis).
• This drug should not be used to treat contact lens-related irritation.