Eye Allergy Medicine ZYRTEC® tablets and liquid gels can help minimize watery eyes and other allergy symptoms. ZYRTEC® starts working at hour one and all of our antihistamine products contain Cetirizine HCl to relieve your worst allergy symptoms, indoors and out, for a full 24 hours.
Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects. Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects, including: dry eyes, eye pain, increased redness/swelling of the eye, vision problems. A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare.
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Nonsedating oral antihistamines: Prescription antihistamines can be mildly effective in relieving the itching associated with eye allergies. While they do not have the same sedating side effects as OTC antihistamines, these medications can cause dry eyes and worsen symptoms.
Saline eye drops, oral antihistamines, decongestant eye drops, and antihistamine eye drops are the main OTC options for itchy eyes.
Eye allergies can come with a variety of symptoms, ranking from minor eye irritation to more visible and annoying reactions. ZYRTEC® is only indicated for itchy, watery eyes.
Eye allergies, whether seasonal or year-round, are often the cause of itchy eyes. These allergies can be triggered by pollen or pet dander. Irritants like dust and smoke, or products such as lotions, makeup or contact lens solutions can also cause symptoms similar to those of eye allergies.
What Is Telfast Used For? Telfast 180mg is used to relieve the symptoms of hayfever (seasonal allergic rhinitis) such as sneezing, itchy, watery or red eyes, and itchy, blocked or runny nose. Telfast 180mg is also used to relieve the symptoms of urticaria otherwise known as hives or itchy rash.
Like any medication, eyedrops must be taken as directed. And unless your doctor has instructed you to do so, eyedrops should not be taken on a daily basis for weeks at a time. Eyedrops are meant only as a temporary fix — not a long-term solution. In fact, overusing eyedrops can actually put your eye health at risk.
Over the counter medicines such as decongestants and antihistamines can dilate the pupil and lead to dangerously elevated eye pressure.
Zyrtec (cetirizine) and Claritin (loratidine) are two popular brands. They contain different compounds but appear to be equally effective. Antihistamines can reduce allergy symptoms, such as watering eyes, itchy skin, hives, and swelling.
“Zyrtec is found to be more potent, or stronger, in laboratory studies, compared with Claritin,” says Dr. Kung. “It also reaches a higher concentration in the skin, which can be more helpful for skin-related allergies. However, Zyrtec has a greater chance of making you sleepy while taking it.”
Is it safe to take Zyrtec every day? Yep. "When taken in the recommended doses, antihistamines can be taken daily. This is especially true with Zyrtec, since it doesn't show decreasing effectiveness if used daily," says Sima Patel, MD, an allergist at New York Allergy & Sinus Centers.
You should not use Zyrtec-D if you have narrow-angle glaucoma, severe high blood pressure (hypertension), severe coronary artery disease, if you are unable to urinate, or if you are allergic to hydroxyzine (Atarax, Vistaril). Do not use this medicine if you have taken an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days.
Do not use with any other antihistamines applied to the skin (such as diphenhydramine cream, ointment, spray) because increased side effects may occur. Cetirizine is very similar to hydroxyzine and levocetirizine. Do not use these medications while using cetirizine.
Newer antihistamines like Allegra and Claritin are generally safe for daily use. But allergy medications with decongestants, such as Claritin-D or Benadryl-D, could make your allergies worse with long-term use.
It's best to avoid decongestant eye drops such as Visine, Naphcon, Opcon, or Clear Eyes when treating dry eyes. You can recognize these drops because they are typically advertised as a relief for red eyes or allergies.
Both fexofenadine and cetirizine are equally effective in reducing allergy symptoms. Antihistamines may be more effective or less effective based on the individual taking them.
Steroid eyedrops like loteprednol (Alrex, Lotemax) treat severe, long-lasting eye allergies. They are usually used only for a short time because they can cause serious side effects. If you're still having symptoms, your doctor may suggest allergy shots.
Antihistamines If you are allergic to pollen, dust, or pets, antihistamines can help relieve symptoms such as a runny nose, sneezing, and itchy eyes. But these medications can also dry out the tear film that keeps the eye lubricated and healthy.
A lack of vitamin A can make your eyes dry.
Dry, itchy eyes can be caused by a number of things including fatigue, eye strain, and dry weather. Being deficient in vitamin A, however, can also cause dryness of the eyes.
Cold Compress
Cold compresses work well in decreasing inflammation and swelling in the case of eye infections and injuries. Cold compresses can ease the discomfort associated with certain eye problems. However, it cannot completely treat eye infections. Soak a clean cloth in cold water and gently apply it to the eyes.