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What is Alamast (Pemirolast Ophth) ?
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How is Alamast (Pemirolast Ophth) Pronounced? pem-EER-oh-last
Who is the Manufacturer of Alamast? Santen Inc
What is Alamast Used For? Pemirolast is used to prevent itching of the eyes caused by allergies (allergic conjunctivitis).
How To Use Alamast
Alamast is used in the affected eye(s) usually four times daily; or use as directed by your doctor. Remove contact lenses before applying the eye drop. Wait at least 10 minutes after using Alamast before inserting contact lenses. To apply eye drops, wash your hands first. To avoid contamination, do not touch the dropper tip or let it touch your eye or any other surface. For best results, Alamast must be used routinely as directed. Continue using it for the full time prescribed. If you are wearing contact lenses, remove them before using eye drops. Then tilt your head back, gaze upward, and pull down the lower eyelid to make a pouch. Hold the dropper directly over the eye and instill the prescribed number of drops. Look downward and gently close your eye for 1 to 2 minutes. Place one finger at the corner of the eye near the nose and apply gentle pressure. This will prevent the medication from draining away from the eye. Try not to blink and do not rub the eye. Do not rinse the dropper. Replace the dropper cap after each use. If you are using another kind of eye medication (e.g., drops or ointments), wait at least five minutes before applying other medications. Use eye drops before eye ointments, to allow the eye drops to enter the eye. It may take up to several days of continued use to see a relief in symptoms. If immediate relief of symptoms (itching) is needed, use other quick-relief medication.
Alamast Side Effects
Headache, runny nose, eye discomfort, or dry eyes may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor. Tell your doctor immediately if any of these serious side effects occur: fever, trouble breathing. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Alamast Precautions
Tell your doctor your medical history, including: any allergies you may have. If you wear contact lenses, consult your doctor about the use of contact lenses when the eyes are red or irritated. Alamast should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. It is not known whether Alamast passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
Alamast Drug Interactions
Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription medication you may use, especially of: other eye medication. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
Alamast Overdose
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison center or emergency room immediately. Alamast may be harmful if swallowed.
Missed Alamast Dose
If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not double the dose to catch up.
Alamast Storage
Store dropper bottle upright at room temperature between 59 and 77 degrees F (15 to 25 degrees C).
| Generic and Namebrand Variations |
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| Label Name | Unit | Package | Color | Shape | Flavor | NDC |
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| Alamast 0.1% Drops |
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Drop Btl |
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65086071110 |
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