Azelstine HCL 0.05%

Other names: Optivar

Categories: Prescription Medication

Description: Azelastine is an antihistamine. That means it helps stop the itchy, red, and watery eyes that happen when you're having an allergic reaction — like from pollen, dust, or pets. Doctors often give azelastine as eye drops for allergic conjunctivitis. You usually put one or two drops in each eye, once or twice a day, depending on what your doctor says. It works by blocking something called histamine, which is what your body releases during allergies and causes those annoying eye symptoms.

Treatment For:

Allergic Conjunctivitis

AI generated Summary: Based on the single review provided by Dr. Curbside, Azelastine hydrochloride 0.05% appears to be a highly effective treatment for allergic conjunctivitis. The reviewer notes that it is fast-acting, well-tolerated, and provides rapid relief from symptoms such as itching, redness, and tearing, with effects lasting up to 8-10 hours.

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Dr. Curbside

April 15, 2025

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Azelastine hydrochloride 0.05% is a fast-acting and well-tolerated first-line treatment for allergic conjunctivitis. With both antihistamine and mast cell-stabilizing effects, it offers rapid relief from itching, redness, and tearing—often within minutes—and lasts up to 8–10 hours. Safe for adults and children over 3, it’s typically dosed as one drop in each eye twice daily. Mild, transient side effects like taste changes or local irritation may occur.

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