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What is Alamast used for?
Who should not take Alamast?
What should I tell my health care provider?
What are some possible side effects?
What is Alamast used for?
Alamast is used
for the prevention of itching of the eye because of allergic conjunctivitis. Alamast should not be used to treat contact lens-related problems. You may notice decreased itching within a few days, but frequently longer treatment (up to four weeks) is necessary.
General Precautions with Alamast?
- Do not wear contact lenses if your eyes are red.
- If you wear soft contact lenses and your eyes are not red, remove the lenses before using Alamast. Wait at least 10 minutes after using Alamast before putting in your contact lenses, because Alamast contains a preservative that may be absorbed by the lens.
- To prevent contaminating the dropper tip and solution, do not touch the eyelids or surrounding areas with the dropper tip.
- Keep the bottle tightly closed when not in use.
- Wait at least 10 minutes after using Alamast before putting in your contact lenses.
- Keep the bottle tightly closed when not in use.
What should I tell my doctor or health care provider?
Tell your health care provider if you are trying to become pregnant, are already pregnant, or are breast-feeding.
What are some possible side effects of Alamast?
The side effects of Alamast are usually mild. Some possible side effects are:
- Headache
- Stuffy nose
- Cold or flu symptoms
- Temporary burning or stinging of the eye when drops are first put in.
In clinical studies lasting up to 17 weeks with ALAMAST ophthalmic solution, headache, rhinitis, and cold/flu symptoms were reported at an incidence of 10-25%. The occurrence of these side effects was usually mild. Some of these events were similar to the underlying ocular disease being studied.
For more detailed information about Alamast, ask your health care provider.
Common misspelling of Alamast - alamaste, alemast |
