Eyetin 1.5% Ophthalmic Solution 5 ml drop

Eyetin 1.5% Ophthalmic Solution 5 ml drop

COMPOSITION

Each ml contains Bepotastine Besilate INN 15 mg. Preservative: Sodium Perborate BP 0.01%.

PHARMACOLOGY

Bepotastine is a direct H1-receptor antagonist and an inhibitor of the release of histamine from mast cells.

INDICATIONS

Eyetin is indicated for the treatment of itching associated with signs and symptoms of allergic conjunctivitis.

DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION

Instill 1 drop into the affected eye(s) twice a day.

OR AS DIRECTED BY THE PHYSICIAN.

CONTRAINDICATIONS

None.

SIDE EFFECTS

Reported side effect is a mild taste in the mouth. Other side effects are eye irritation, headache, and nasopharyngitis.

PRECAUTIONS

 Before using Bepotastine, tell your doctor if you are allergic to it.

 Keep bottle tightly closed when not in use.

 Bepotastine should not be used to treat contact lensrelated irritation.

 Remove contact lenses prior to instillation of Bepotastine.

USE IN PREGNACY & LACTATION

Use in Pregnancy : Pregnancy Category C. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women.

Bepotastine Besilate 1.5% eye drops should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus.

Use in Lactation : It is not known whether Bepotastine

Besilate is excreted in human milk. So, caution should be exercised when Bepotastine Besilate 1.5% eye drops is administered to a nursing woman.

USE IN CHILDREN

Safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients under 2 years of age have not been established.

SUPPLY

Each plastic dropper bottle contains 5 ml sterile eye drops.