Ophthalmic antihistamines and decongestants
What are Ophthalmic antihistamines and decongestants?
Ophthalmic antihistamines and decongestants are eye drops or gels that have been specifically made to be administered into or around the eye that contain antihistamines and/or decongestants.
Antihistamines block histamine release from histamine-1 receptors and are used to treat the symptoms of an allergic reaction such as edema (swelling), itch, inflammation (redness), and watery eyes.
Decongestants relieve congestion by narrowing (vasoconstricting) blood vessels. They reduce mucus formation and redness.
Ophthalmic antihistamines and decongestants may be used for the treatment of hay fever, allergic reactions, and red eyes not caused by a bacterial infection.
List of Ophthalmic antihistamines and decongestants
| Drug Name |
Avg. Rating |
Reviews |
olopatadine ophthalmic (Pro)
Brand names: Pataday, Pataday Once Daily Relief, Pataday Twice Daily Relief, Pazeo |
|
142 reviews |
tetrahydrozoline / zinc sulfate ophthalmic
Brand names: Visine A.C., Visine Totality Multi-Symptom Relief |
|
81 reviews |
naphazoline / pheniramine ophthalmic
Brand names: Eye Allergy Relief, Naphcon-A, Opcon-A, Visine-A |
|
45 reviews |
alcaftadine ophthalmic (Pro)
Brand name: Lastacaft |
|
30 reviews |
bepotastine ophthalmic (Pro)
Brand name: Bepreve |
|
28 reviews |
ketotifen ophthalmic (Pro)
Brand names: Alaway, Claritin Eye, Eye Itch Relief, Refresh Eye Itch Relief, Zaditor |
|
24 reviews |
oxymetazoline ophthalmic (Pro)
Brand name: Visine L.R. Long Lasting Redness Relief |
|
19 reviews |
azelastine ophthalmic (Pro)
|
|
5 reviews |
epinastine ophthalmic (Pro)
Brand name: Elestat |
|
4 reviews |
tetrahydrozoline ophthalmic (Pro)
Brand names: Altazine, Geneye Extra, Geneyes, Opti-Clear, Optigene 3, Visine Maximum Redness Relief, Visine Original |
|
3 reviews |
naphazoline ophthalmic (Pro)
Brand names: AK-Con, Allersol, Clear Eyes Redness Relief, Naphcon, Nazil Ofteno |
|
3 reviews |
phenylephrine ophthalmic (Pro)
Brand names: AK-Dilate, Altafrin, Mydfrin, Neofrin |
|
2 reviews |
nedocromil ophthalmic (Pro)
Brand name: Alocril |
|
2 reviews |
naphazoline / zinc sulfate ophthalmic
Brand name: Clear Eyes ACR |
|
1 review |
cromolyn ophthalmic (Pro)
|
|
1 review |
cetirizine ophthalmic (Pro)
Brand name: Zerviate |
|
1 review |
povidone / tetrahydrozoline ophthalmic
Brand name: Visine Advanced Relief | | No reviews |
lodoxamide ophthalmic (Pro)
Brand name: Alomide | | No reviews |
| For ratings, users were asked how effective they found the medicine while considering positive/adverse effects and ease of use (1 = not effective, 10 = most effective). |
See also
Medical conditions treated or associated with ophthalmic antihistamines and decongestants:
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