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Introduction About OPTIHIST BANG EYE DROPS
OPTIHIST BANG EYE DROPS contains Bepotastine which belongs to the group of medicines called as Antihistamines. It is indicated in the management of itching associated with allergic conjunctivitis.
Allergic conjunctivitis is a common allergic condition of the eye affecting the outer lining of the eye (conjunctiva) to the particles in the surroundings to which a person is allergic. It can appear as red, watery, itchy, or swollen eyes.
If you use contact lenses, you should remove the contact lenses before using OPTIHIST BANG EYE DROPS and can put them back after 10 minutes of use.
Before using OPTIHIST BANG EYE DROPS inform your doctor if you have any kidney, liver, heart or lung diseases.
OPTIHIST BANG EYE DROPS is not recommended for use in children below 2 years of age. Prior consultation must be taken for the use of OPTIHIST BANG EYE DROPS in pregnant and breast-feeding women.
The most common side effects of using OPTIHIST BANG EYE DROPS are mild taste, irritation in the eyes, headache, swelling of nose and throat from inside. Ask for your doctor’s advice if any of these doesn’t improve or worsen.
Uses Of OPTIHIST BANG EYE DROPS
- Used to manage itching associated with allergic conjunctivitis
How OPTIHIST BANG EYE DROPS Works
OPTIHIST BANG EYE DROPS belongs to antihistamines which blocks a certain chemical called histamine which is responsible for the allergic reaction. It also supresses the movement of certain cells (eosinophils) into the inflamed (red, swollen) tissue to manage tissue damage and worsening of allergic inflammation of the outer lining of the eyeball.
How to use OPTIHIST BANG EYE DROPS
Use OPTIHIST BANG EYE DROPS as advised by your doctor. It is for ophthalmic use only. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, condition and body weight.
Side Effects Of OPTIHIST BANG EYE DROPS
Common
- mild taste
- irritation in the eyes
- headache
- swelling of nose and throat from inside (nasopharyngitis)
Warning & Precautions
Pregnancy
There is no available data for the use of OPTIHIST BANG EYE DROPS in pregnant women. Consult your doctor before using it.
Breastfeeding
There is no available data for the use of OPTIHIST BANG EYE DROPS in breastfeeding women. Consult your doctor before using it.
Allergy
Do not use OPTIHIST BANG EYE DROPS if you are allergic to Bepotastine or any of its ingredients.
Others
Use in pediatrics:
OPTIHIST BANG EYE DROPS is generally not recommended for use in children below 2 years of age. Consult your doctor before using.
Use in geriatrics:
No overall differences in safety or effectiveness of OPTIHIST BANG EYE DROPS have been observed between elderly patients. Consult with your doctor before using.
Interactions
A. Drug–Drug Interactions:
Before using OPTIHIST BANG EYE DROPS, inform your doctor if you are taking, have taken, or might take any other medicine, including prescription, non-prescription or any herbal medicine.
Overdosage:
In case of overdosage or in case of accidental ingestion of OPTIHIST BANG EYE DROPS, consult your doctor or visit nearby hospital immediately.
Synopsis
| Drug | : | Bepotastine |
| Pharmacological Category | : | H1 Receptor Antagonists |
| Therapeutic Indication | : | Allergic conjunctivitis |
| Dosage Forms | : | Tablet, Eye Drops |
More Information
- Keep out of reach of children
- Store below 25°C
FAQs About OPTIHIST BANG EYE DROPS
What is OPTIHIST BANG EYE DROPS and why is it prescribed?
OPTIHIST BANG EYE DROPS contains Bepotastine which belongs to the group of medicines called as Antihistamines. It is indicated in the management of itching associated with allergic conjunctivitis.
What if I miss a dose of OPTIHIST BANG EYE DROPS?
Use the medicine as soon as you remember. But if it is the time for the next dose then you can skip the missed dose and follow your regular schedule. Need not to take a double dose.
What precautions do I need to follow while using contact lenses with OPTIHIST BANG EYE DROPS?
If you use contact lenses, you should remove the contact lenses before using OPTIHIST BANG EYE DROPS as it’s ingredients can harm the soft contact lenses and can put them back after 10 minutes of use.
How to use OPTIHIST BANG EYE DROPS?
Use OPTIHIST BANG EYE DROPS as advised by your doctor. It is for ophthalmic use only. Tilt your head backwards, hold the bottle upside down above the eye and dispense drops with gentle pressure. Do not touch dropper tip to your eye surface. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, condition and body weight.
References
1. Carr WW, Nayak AS, Ratner PH, Gow JA, McNamara TR, Williams JI; Bepotastine Besilate Ophthalmic Solution 1.5% (Bepreve) Study Group. Efficacy of bepotastine besilate ophthalmic solution 1.5% for seasonal allergic conjunctivitis: a randomized, placebo-controlled, natural exposure, clinical trial. NIH. National Library of Medicine, National center for biotechnology information. Pubmed.gov. May-June 2013. [Accessed on 7th July 2022] https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23484763/
2. Bergmann MT, Williams JI, Gomes PJ. Treatment of allergic conjunctivitis with bepotastine besilate ophthalmic solution 1.5%. NIH. National Library of Medicine, National center for biotechnology information. Pubmed Central. August 2014. [Accessed on 7th July 2022] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4140238/
3. American Association for Paediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus. Allergic Conjunctivitis. Revised in April 2020. [Accessed on 7th July 2022] https://aapos.org/glossary/allergic-conjunctivitis
4. Bausch & Lomb Incorporated. Bepreve. Revised in September 2019. [Accessed on 7th July 2022] https://pi.bausch.com/globalassets/pdf/Downloads/ECP/Pharma/BEPREVE-Prescribing-Info.pdf
5. Drugbank. Com. [Accessed on 7th July 2022] https://go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB04890
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