Histafree Eye Drops

Composition of Histafree Eye Drops

Histafree Eye Drops contains Olopatadine (0.1%w/v). It belongs to the Antihistamine / leukotriene antagonist class of medicines.

Uses of Histafree Eye Drops

Histafree Eye Drops is used in the treatment of allergic eye disease.

Key benefits

• Fast relief of sneezing
• running nose and itching
• Non-sedating options are available
• Usually taken once a day

How Histafree Eye Drops works

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

How to take Histafree Eye Drops

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.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

Apply it as soon as you remember. If it is nearly time for the next application, skip the missed one — applying extra does not make up for it.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine can cause severe drowsiness, a fast heartbeat, confusion and, in children, agitation and fits. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Histafree Eye Drops

Most side effects of Histafree are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Eye pain Eye irritation Abnormal eye sensation Eye discomfort

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Histafree Eye Drops

Warnings and precautions

Older antihistamines cause marked drowsiness — do not drive or operate machinery until you know how this affects you. Tell your doctor promptly about any change in mood, sleep, agitation or unusual thoughts while taking montelukast; this is uncommon but recognised. This relieves the symptoms of an allergy; it does not treat the cause, and it is not a treatment for an acute asthma attack. Seek emergency care for swelling of the lips, tongue or throat, or difficulty breathing.

Do not take Histafree if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. The sedating antihistamines are not suitable for very young children, or for people with glaucoma or an enlarged prostate, without medical advice.

Interactions with other medicines

Alcohol, sleeping tablets and other sedating medicines add to the drowsiness. Tell your doctor about all cold and cough preparations — many already contain an antihistamine.

How to store Histafree Eye Drops

Store below 30°C, away from direct sunlight. Discard the bottle one month after you first open it, even if some is left. Keep out of the reach of children.

Expert advice for Histafree Eye Drops

<div class="style__desktop-container___1hcBT"><div class="style__desktop-video___2GTR9"><div class="styles__video-img___1rCzR"><div class=""/><div class=""/></div></div><div><div><div><div><div class="ExpertAdviceItem__content___1Djk2"><ul><li>You have been prescribed Histafree Eye Drops to relieve red, itchy and watery eyes caused due to allergic eye diseases.</li> <li>If you wear soft contact lenses, remove them before putting in these eye drops and wait at least 15 minutes before putting your lenses back in.</li> <li>Do not touch the tip of the dropper to any surface, or to your eye, to avoid contaminating the eye drops.</li> <li>Side effects such as eye pain or irritation, dry eyes, abnormal sensation in the eyes, headache may occur after using Histafree Eye Drops . These are usually mild and may not be with everyone. </li> <li>It may cause short term blurring of vision when first used. Use caution before driving or using machines.</li> <li>Any of the side effects other than mentioned above if occur, do consult the treating physician. </li> <li>Make sure to use within 4 weeks of opening the bottle.</li></ul></div></div></div></div></div></div>

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

MANKIND (PHARMA)

Therapeutic class:

Respiratory

Drug class:

Antihistamine / leukotriene antagonist