Elestat

Elestat is used for:

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Preventing itching of the eyes caused by allergies.

Elestat is an antihistamine. It works by blocking the release of histamine, which reduces the symptoms of an allergic reaction.

Do NOT use Elestat if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Elestat
• you are taking efavirenz

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Elestat :

Some medical conditions may interact with Elestat . Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

• if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
• if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
• if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Elestat . Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:

• Efavirenz because it may increase the risk of Elestat 's side effects

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Elestat may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

How to use Elestat :

Use Elestat as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

• Elestat is only for the eye. Do not get it in your nose or mouth.
• Remove contact lenses before you use Elestat .
• To use Elestat in the eye, first, wash your hands. Tilt your head back. Using your index finger, pull the lower eyelid away from the eye to form a pouch. Drop the medicine into the pouch and gently close your eyes. Immediately use your finger to apply pressure to the inside corner of the eyelid for 1 to 2 minutes. Do not blink. Remove excess medicine around your eye with a clean tissue, being careful not to touch your eye. Wash your hands to remove any medicine that may be on them.
• To prevent germs from contaminating your medicine, do not touch the applicator tip to any surface, including your eye. Keep the container tightly closed.
• If you miss a dose of Elestat , use it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not use 2 doses at once.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Elestat .

Important safety information:

• Elestat may cause mild stinging or burning when you first put it in your eye. Contact your doctor if the stinging continues.
• Do not use Elestat for a longer period of time than your doctor prescribed.
• Do not use more than the recommended dose or use for longer than prescribed without checking with your doctor.
• Patients who wear soft contact lenses and whose eyes are not red should wait at least 10 minutes after using Elestat before inserting their contact lenses. Do not wear contact lenses when your eyes are red.
• Do not use Elestat to treat irritation caused by contact lenses.
• Elestat is not recommended for use in CHILDREN younger than 3 years of age; safety and effectiveness in this age group have not been confirmed.
• PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Elestat while you are pregnant. It is not known if Elestat is found in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you are using Elestat , check with your doctor. Discuss the risks to your baby.

Possible side effects of Elestat :

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:

Cough; headache; infection (cold and upper respiratory tract infection); inflammation of hair follicles; mild burning, redness, or stinging of the eye; runny nose.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue).

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. You may also report side effects at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch.

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center (http://www.aapcc.org), or emergency room immediately. Elestat may be harmful if swallowed.

Store Elestat at room temperature, between 59 and 77 degrees F (15 and 25 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Keep bottle tightly closed when not in use. Keep Elestat out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

• If you have any questions about Elestat , please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
• Elestat is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
• If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Elestat . If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.

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