Optihist AZ 0.05% w/v Eye Drop

Optihist AZ 0.05% w/v Eye Drop is a prescription eye drop that contains azelastine 0.05% w/v in each drop. Azelastine is an antihistamine used in the eyes to help relieve allergy symptoms such as itching, redness, and watering caused by allergic conjunctivitis. It works directly where symptoms start, so it is meant for local eye relief rather than whole-body allergy treatment. Optihist AZ 0.05% w/v Eye Drop is made by Entod Pharmaceuticals and comes in a strip/box of 10 eye drops.

How it works: Azelastine blocks histamine, a natural chemical that triggers allergy symptoms like itching and redness in the eyes. As Optihist AZ 0.05% w/v Eye Drop, it acts right on the eye surface to calm the allergic response.

The 0.05% strength means each dose contains azelastine at a standard ophthalmic concentration used for allergic eye symptoms. Because this is an eye-drop strength, it is chosen when a doctor wants direct, local relief in the eye with less body-wide exposure than oral allergy medicines. If a clinician selects Optihist AZ 0.05% w/v Eye Drop, it is typically because your symptoms need targeted treatment and this strength matches the intended dosing for eye use.

• Allergic conjunctivitis
• Itchy eyes due to allergies
• Red or watery eyes from allergy triggers
• Eye irritation linked to seasonal allergies

• Use Optihist AZ 0.05% w/v Eye Drop exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
• Wash your hands before and after using the eye drops.
• Tilt your head back, pull down the lower eyelid, and place the prescribed number of drops into the eye without touching the dropper tip.
• Close your eyes gently for 1 to 2 minutes after instilling the drop; do not rub your eyes.
• If you wear contact lenses, remove them before using the drops and wait before putting them back in, as advised by your doctor.
• Use the medicine at the same times each day if your doctor tells you to use it regularly.

Optihist AZ 0.05% w/v Eye Drop delivers azelastine 0.05% w/v in an ophthalmic solution, so the dose is measured by the number of drops placed in the eye rather than by swallowing a tablet. The exact frequency depends on your symptoms and your doctor’s directions; many patients are prescribed it for use in the affected eye(s) as needed or on a set schedule, and you should not use more than your doctor recommends per day. Your prescriber decides the right dosing plan for this specific strength and form.

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

Common side effects of Azelastine may include:

• Temporary mild burning or stinging after instillation
• Eye irritation or discomfort
• Bitter taste in the mouth after use
• Blurred vision for a short time after the drop
• Headache
• Eye dryness or watering

• Do not use Optihist AZ 0.05% w/v Eye Drop if you are allergic to azelastine or any ingredient in the product.
• This eye-drop strength is for local eye treatment only and should not be swallowed.
• Do not touch the dropper tip to your eye, fingers, or any surface to avoid contamination.
• Remove contact lenses before use and follow your doctor’s advice about when to reinsert them.
• If blurred vision occurs after using the drops, be careful with driving or operating machinery until your vision clears.
• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or have eye pain, an eye injury, or an eye infection.
• Use caution if you have had sensitivity to antihistamine medicines in the past.

• Other eye medicines used at the same time, which may need spacing between doses
• Contact lens-related products, since lenses should usually be removed before dosing
• Alcohol or other medicines that can cause drowsiness, if you feel sleepy after use
• Other allergy medicines, because combined use should be reviewed by your doctor

Store Optihist AZ 0.05% w/v Eye Drop at room temperature, keep the bottle tightly closed, and protect it from contamination, heat, and direct light.