{"id":8035,"date":"2021-03-04T07:53:39","date_gmt":"2021-03-04T07:53:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=8035"},"modified":"2021-05-05T11:35:45","modified_gmt":"2021-05-05T11:35:45","slug":"emadine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/emadine\/","title":{"rendered":"Emadine &#8211; Emedastine uses, dose and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p> 0.5\u00a0mg \/ ml\u00a0eye drops\u00a0, solution\u00a0<br>emedastine<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. What EMADINE is and what it is used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>EMADINE is a medicine<\/strong>&nbsp;used to treat seasonal allergic&nbsp;conjunctivitis&nbsp;of the eye (allergic condition of the eye).&nbsp;It works by reducing the&nbsp;intensity of&nbsp;one of the allergic reactions.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Allergic&nbsp;conjunctivitis<\/strong>.&nbsp;Some substances (&nbsp;allergens&nbsp;) such as pollen, dust, or animal hair can cause allergic reactions in the eye, which causes&nbsp;itching,&nbsp;redness,&nbsp;and swelling on the surface of the eye.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You need to talk to a doctor if you do not feel better or if you feel worse.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. What you need to know before using EMADINE<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do not use EMADINE<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you are allergic to emedastine or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Ask your doctor for advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings and cautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Do not use EMADINE in children under 3 years of age.<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>If you wear contact lenses, see the section \u201cEMADINE contains benzalkonium chloride\u201d below.<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>EMADINE is not recommended for use<\/strong>&nbsp;in patients over 65 years of age, as the product has not been studied in&nbsp;clinical trials&nbsp;in this age group.<\/li><li><strong>EMADINE is not recommended<\/strong>&nbsp;for patients with renal or hepatic impairment.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using EMADINE.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other medicines and EMADINE<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are using other&nbsp;eye drops&nbsp;at the same time as EMADINE, follow the advice at the end of section 3 How to use EMADINE.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy, breastfeeding, and fertility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving and using machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you experience temporary blurred vision or discomfort after taking EMADINE, wait until your vision clears before driving or operating machinery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">EMADINE contains benzalkonium chloride<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This medicine contains 0.5 mg or 1 mg benzalkonium chloride per 5 ml or 10 ml equivalent to 0.1 mg \/ ml.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The preservative in EMADINE, benzalkonium chloride, can be absorbed by soft contact lenses and can discolor the contact lenses.&nbsp;Remove contact lenses before using the medicine and wait at least 15 minutes before re-inserting the contact lenses.&nbsp;Benzalkonium chloride can be irritating to the eyes, especially if you have dry eyes or problems with the cornea (the clear membrane at the front of the eye).&nbsp;If you experience irritation, tingling, or pain in the eye after using the medicine, consult a doctor.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. How to use EMADINE<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Always use this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you.&nbsp;Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The recommended&nbsp;dose&nbsp;for adults and children over 3 years:&nbsp;<strong>One drop in the eye, twice daily.<\/strong><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Always take this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as your doctor advised.&nbsp;Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use EMADINE only to drip into the eyes.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fass.se\/LIF\/product?userType=2&amp;nplId=19990127000015#\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fass.se\/res\/RootMedia\/Alcon20Nordic\/Media\/betoptic\/emadine1.jpg\" alt=\"1\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>1.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fass.se\/LIF\/product?userType=2&amp;nplId=19990127000015#\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fass.se\/res\/RootMedia\/Alcon20Nordic\/Media\/betoptic\/bild20220betoptic.jpg\" alt=\"2\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>2.&nbsp;<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Get the EMADINE bottle and a mirror<\/li><li>Wash your hands<\/li><li>Take the bottle and unscrew the hat.<\/li><li>If the safety collar is loose after removing the hat, remove the collar before using the product.<\/li><li>Hold the bottle upside down between your thumb and forefinger.<\/li><li>Tilt your head back.&nbsp;Pull the eyelid down with a clean finger, so that a &#8220;pocket&#8221; is formed between the eyelid and your eye.&nbsp;The drop should end up in the pocket (see figure 1).<\/li><li>Move the tip of the bottle close to the eye.&nbsp;Use the mirror if it facilitates.<\/li><li><strong>Do not touch the eye or eyelid, surrounding areas, or other surfaces with the bottle tip.&nbsp;<\/strong>This can contaminate the drops.<\/li><li><strong>Gently press the bottom<\/strong>&nbsp;of the bottle with your index finger to release one drop of EMADINE at a time.<\/li><li><strong>Do not squeeze the bottle <\/strong>it is designed so that a light pressure at the bottom is sufficient (see figure 2).<\/li><li>If you drip in both eyes, repeat the procedure in your other eye.<\/li><li>Screw the cap onto the bottle firmly immediately after use.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you accidentally swallow EMADINE or inject it, contact a doctor immediately.&nbsp;It can affect your&nbsp;heart rate.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If a drop misses the eye, try again.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you have used too much EMADINE<\/strong>, rinse everything off, preferably with&nbsp;sterile saline solution or lukewarm water if no saline solution is available.&nbsp;Do not add more drops until it is time for the next&nbsp;dose.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you forget to use EMADINE<\/strong>, take a drop as soon as you remember and then return to your normal schedule.&nbsp;Do not take a double&nbsp;dose&nbsp;to make up for a forgotten&nbsp;dose.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you use other&nbsp;eye drops<\/strong>, wait at least 10 minutes between EMADINE and the other drops.&nbsp;Eye ointments should be used last.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Possible side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all medicines, this medicine can cause&nbsp;side effects, although not everybody gets them.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can usually continue to take the drops unless the&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;are severe.&nbsp;If you have any further questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Common&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;are<\/strong>&nbsp;(may affect up to 1 in 10)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Effects on the eye: Eye pain, itching, redness of the eyes.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Less common&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;are<\/strong>&nbsp;(may affect up to 1 in 100)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Effects on the eye: Corneal diseases, abnormal sensation in the eye, increased tear production, tired eyes, eye irritation, blurred vision, corneal discoloration, dry eyes.<\/li><li>General side effects: Headache, sleep problems, sinus headache, bad taste in the mouth, rash.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Unknown<\/strong>(frequency cannot be determined from available data)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>General side effects: Increased heart rate.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. How to store EMADINE<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the bottle and carton after EXP.&nbsp;The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not store above 25 \u00b0 C.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You must discard the bottle four weeks after you first opened it to protect against&nbsp;infection.&nbsp;Write down the date you opened each bottle in the space below and the area of \u200b\u200beach bottle and carton.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Opened:<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste.&nbsp;Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required.&nbsp;These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Contents of the packaging and other information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Content declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>The active substance<\/strong>&nbsp;is emedastine 0.5 mg \/ ml as difumarate.<\/li><li><strong>The other ingredients<\/strong>&nbsp;are benzalkonium chloride, <a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/tribonate\/\">trometamol<\/a>, sodium chloride, hypromellose, purified water.&nbsp;Small amounts of&nbsp;hydrochloric acid&nbsp;or sodium hydroxide are sometimes added to keep the acidity (&nbsp;pH&nbsp;) normal.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What the medicine looks like and the contents of the pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>EMADINE is a liquid (solution) provided in a pack containing a 5 ml or 10 ml plastic bottle (DROP TRAINER) with a screw cap.&nbsp;Not all packaging may be marketed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing Authorization Holder and Manufacturer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Marketing Authorisation Holder<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Novartis Europharm Limited<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Vista Building<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Elm Park, Merrion Road<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dublin 4<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ireland<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Manufacturer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>SA Alcon-Couvreur NV<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rijksweg 14<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>B-2870 Puurs<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Belgium<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Manufacturer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alcon Cus\u00ed, SA<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Camil Fabra 58<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>08320 El Masnou<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Spain<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Contact the representative of the marketing authorization holder to find out more about this medicine:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Belgium \/ Belgique \/ Belgien<\/strong>Novartis Pharma NVTel: +32 2 246 16 11<\/td><td>LithuaniaSIA &#8220;Novartis Baltics&#8221; Lithuanian branchesTel: +370 5 269 16 50<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Bulgaria<\/strong>Novartis Bulgaria EOODTel .: +359 2 489 98 28<\/td><td>Luxembourg \/ LuxemburgNovartis Pharma NVTel: +32 2 246 16 11<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Czech Republic<\/strong>Novartis sroTel: +420 225 775 111<\/td><td>HungaryNovartis Hungary Kft.Tel .: +36 1 457 65 00<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Denmark<\/strong>Novartis Healthcare A \/ STel: +45 39 16 84 00<\/td><td>MaltaNovartis Pharma Services Inc.Tel: +356 2122 2872<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Germany<\/strong>Novartis Pharma GmbHTel: +49 911 273 0<\/td><td>The NetherlandsNovartis Pharma BVTel: +31 26 37 82 111<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Eesti<\/strong>SIA Novartis Baltics Eesti subsidiaryTel: +372 66 30 810<\/td><td>NorwayNovartis Norge ASTel: +47 23 05 20 00<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Greece<\/strong>Novartis (Hellas) AEBE:\u0397\u03bb: +30 210 281 17 12<\/td><td>AustriaNovartis Pharma GmbHTel: +43 1 86 6570<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Spain<\/strong>Novartis Pharmac\u00e9utica, SATel: +34 93 306 42 00<\/td><td>PolandNovartis Poland Sp.&nbsp;z ooTel .: +48 22 375 4888<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>France<\/strong>Novartis Pharma SASTel: +33 1 55 47 66 00<\/td><td>PortugalNovartis Farma &#8211; Pharmaceutical Products, SATel: +351 21 000 8600<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Croatia<\/strong>Novartis Hrvatska dooTel.&nbsp;+385 1 6274 220<\/td><td>RomaniaNovartis Pharma Services Romania SRLTel: +40 21 31299 01<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Ireland<\/strong>Novartis Ireland LimitedTel: +353 1 260 12 55<\/td><td>SloveniaNovartis Pharma Services Inc.Tel: +386 1 300 75 50<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Iceland<\/strong>Vistor hf.Phone: +354 535 7000<\/td><td>Slovak RepublicNovartis Slovakia sroTel: + 421 2 5542 5439<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Italy<\/strong>Novartis Farma SpATel: +39 02 96 54 1<\/td><td>Finland \/ FinlandNovartis Finland OyPuh \/ Tel: +358 (0) 10 6133 200<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Latvia<\/strong>SIA \u201cNovartis Baltics\u201dTel: +371 67 887 070<\/td><td>United KingdomNovartis Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd.Tel: +44 1276 698370<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>EMADINE is a medicine used to treat seasonal allergic conjunctivitis of the eye (allergic condition of the eye). 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