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What is Prescribing information?
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Optivar Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage
OPTIVAR (azelastine hydrochloride) ® is indicated for the treatment of itching of the eye associated with allergic conjunctivitis.
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What is Optivar Prescribing Information?
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What is Patient information?
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Optivar Patient Information: Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Stop using azelastine ophthalmic and call your doctor if you have a serious side effect such as:
- severe burning, stinging, itching, or redness in your eyes;
- eye pain;
- trouble breathing; or
- fever, chills, sore throat, flu symptoms.
Less serious side effects may include:
- mild burning or stinging
- mild itching, irritation or discomfo...
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What is Consumer information?
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Optivar Consumer Information: Uses
Azelastine is used to treat itching eyes caused by allergies (allergic conjunctivitis). This medication is an antihistamine. It works by blocking certain natural substances (such as histamines) responsible for allergic symptoms.
Do not use this medication to treat redness and irritation due to wearing contact lenses.
HOW TO USE: 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.
Remove contact lenses before using this medication because it contains a pr...
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