Emadine
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Side Effects & Adverse Reactions
FOR TOPICAL OPHTHALMIC USE ONLY - NOT FOR INJECTION OR ORAL USE.
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Uses
EMADINE® (emedastine difumarate ophthalmic solution) 0.05% is indicated for the temporary relief of the signs and symptoms of allergic conjunctivitis.
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Other Information
EMADINE® (emedastine difumarate ophthalmic solution) 0.05% is a sterile ophthalmic solution containing emedastine, a relatively selective, H1-receptor antagonist for topical administration to the eyes. Emedastine difumarate is a white, crystalline, water-soluble fine powder with a molecular weight of 534.57. The chemical structure is presented below:
Structural Formula:
Chemical Name:
1H-benzimidazole,1-(2-ethoxyethyl)-2-(hexahydro-4-methyl-1H-1,4-diazepin-1-yl),(E)-2-butenedioate (1:2)
Each mL of EMADINE contains: Active: 0.884 mg emedastine difumarate equivalent to 0.5 mg emedastine. Preservative: benzalkonium chloride 0.01%. Inactives: tromethamine; sodium chloride; hypromellose; hydrochloric acid/sodium hydroxide (adjust pH); and purified water. It has a pH of approximately 7.4 and an osmolality of approximately 300 mOsm/kg.
Sources
Emadine Manufacturers
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Alcon Laboratories, Inc.
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Emadine | Alcon Laboratories, Inc.
The recommended dose is one drop in the affected eye up to four times daily.
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