Oculast 0.05% 5 mL Eye Drop

Oculast 0.05% 5 mL Eye Drop contains azelastine 0.05% as the active ingredient in each eye drop solution. It is an antihistamine eye drop used to relieve allergy-related eye symptoms such as itching and redness. This prescription eye care product is commonly used for allergic conjunctivitis caused by pollen, dust, pet dander, and other irritants. The 5 mL size is a smaller bottle of the same azelastine 0.05% eye drop strength.

How it works: Azelastine blocks histamine, a natural substance that triggers allergy symptoms in the eyes. In this eye drop form, it works directly on the surface of the eye to help reduce itching, tearing, and redness.

Oculast 0.05% 5 mL Eye Drop is the smaller pack size of the 0.05% azelastine eye drop, so it is often chosen when a doctor wants a short supply or when a patient wants a compact bottle to try first. The effect and feel come from the same azelastine 0.05% strength as the larger 15 mL option, so the choice is mainly about pack size rather than a different medicine. A clinician may prefer this product for routine allergy eye relief when a smaller quantity is appropriate.

• Allergic conjunctivitis
• Itchy eyes from allergies
• Red, watery eyes
• Seasonal eye allergy relief
• Perennial eye allergy relief

• Use only in the eyes, not by mouth and not in the ear or nose.
• Wash your hands before and after using Oculast 0.05% 5 mL Eye Drop.
• Tilt your head back, pull down the lower eyelid, and place the prescribed number of drops into the affected eye(s).
• Avoid letting the dropper tip touch your eye, fingers, or any surface to prevent contamination.
• If you wear contact lenses, remove them before using the drops and wait the time advised by your doctor before putting them back in.
• If you use other eye medicines, wait several minutes between products unless your prescriber tells you otherwise.

Oculast 0.05% 5 mL Eye Drop delivers azelastine 0.05% per drop, and the exact number of drops per dose depends on the prescription. It is typically used 1 to 2 times daily, but the dose and maximum daily use must be set by the doctor based on symptoms and response. Because this is a prescription eye-drop strength, do not increase how often you use it without medical advice.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Azelastine may include:

• Temporary bitter taste
• Mild eye burning or stinging
• Eye irritation
• Blurred vision right after use
• Headache
• Eye dryness

• Use caution if you have a history of eye disease or eye surgery.
• Do not use the drops if the solution changes color or becomes cloudy.
• Temporary blurred vision can happen after instillation, so avoid driving or operating machinery until your vision clears.
• Contact lens wearers should remove lenses before use, since preservatives or the medicine may irritate the eye.
• Do not touch the dropper tip to the eye to avoid contamination and infection.
• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or using this in a child.
• Use only as prescribed; more frequent use does not mean better relief.

• Other prescription or over-the-counter eye drops
• Other antihistamines used for allergy symptoms
• Alcohol may increase dizziness or drowsiness in sensitive people
• Medicines that cause dry eyes or dry mouth may add to discomfort

Store Oculast 0.05% 5 mL Eye Drop at room temperature, tightly closed, and keep it away from heat, moisture, and direct light.