Alcaeye Eye Drops 5 ml belongs to a class of antihistamine, and it is primarily used to treat itching/irritation of the eyes due to allergic conjunctivitis. Allergic conjunctivitis is a quite common eye inflammation caused by an allergic reaction from allergens, especially during hay fever season. Its body’s reaction against substances it considers as potentially harmful.
Alcaeye Eye Drops 5 ml contains Alcaftadine. It works by blocking the release of histamine, which is responsible for allergic symptoms. Alcaeye Eye Drops 5 ml comes in ophthalmic dosage form (eye drops).
Alcaeye Eye Drops 5 ml is for external use only. If you wear contact lenses, remove it before using Alcaeye Eye Drops 5 ml, and you can put it back 10 minutes after using Alcaeye Eye Drops 5 ml. You may experience irritation in the eyes, headache, mild taste, swelling of the inside of the nose and throat in some cases. Most of these side effects of Alcaeye Eye Drops 5 ml are temporary, do not require medical attention, and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.
Take Alcaeye Eye Drops 5 ml only if the doctor prescribes you. Never encourage self-medication or suggest your medicine to someone else. Also, do not use Alcaeye Eye Drops 5 ml to treat irritation of the contact lens. It would be best to stop taking Alcaeye Eye Drops 5 ml abruptly as it may worsen your symptoms. Do not take Alcaeye Eye Drops 5 ml if you are allergic to Alcaeye Eye Drops 5 ml or any ingredient of Alcaeye Eye Drops 5 ml. Do not take any other eye medication along with Alcaeye Eye Drops 5 ml without talking to your doctor. Before using Alcaeye Eye Drops 5 ml, inform your doctor if you have or ever had glaucoma (increased eye pressure), any other eye problem, or if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.