Relestat Eye Drop

Relestat Eye Drop contains materials and components and is presented as eye drops. It is supplied in a pack size of 5ml.

It is classified as an over-the-counter (OTC) medicine, so no prescription is needed to order it. Under Malaysian rules for medicine information, this page carries product, safety and handling information only.

You can consult a doctor or pharmacist online on DoctorOnCall about this product before or after you order. Every order is checked by a registered pharmacist before it is delivered. Always read the label and the leaflet supplied with the pack.

Wash your hands before use. Tilt your head back, gently pull down the lower eyelid to form a small pocket, and instil one drop into each affected eye without letting the dropper tip touch the eye, eyelid, lashes, or any other surface. If you wear contact lenses, note that this product should generally not be used while wearing soft contact lenses; check with your prescriber or pharmacist about whether and how long to remove lenses before and after each dose. Use the drops at approximately the same two times each day for consistent symptom control during the allergy season, and do not exceed the frequency prescribed or advised by your healthcare professional.

The standard adult and adolescent (12 years and above) dose confirmed in the UK product information is one drop instilled into each affected eye, twice daily, as directed by a doctor or pharmacist. Epinastine eye drops have not been studied for continuous use beyond 8 weeks in clinical trials, so use beyond this period, or in children under 12, should only continue under medical or pharmacist supervision. Because this is a prescription-only or pharmacist-supervised medicine in several markets, the exact dose and duration for your situation should be confirmed with your prescriber or pharmacist rather than adjusted independently.

Use before the expiry date printed on the carton and bottle. Follow the specific in-use discard period stated in the product’s patient information leaflet once the bottle has been opened, and do not continue using it beyond that time even if the printed expiry date has not yet been reached.

Store as directed on the packaging, generally at room temperature, away from direct sunlight and out of the reach of children. Keep the bottle tightly closed between uses and do not use it if the tamper-evident seal is broken or the solution appears discoloured.

• Common: mild eye irritation, burning, or stinging on instillation.
• Common: headache.
• Uncommon: eye redness, dry eye, or a foreign-body sensation.
• Serious: signs of a hypersensitivity reaction such as facial swelling, difficulty breathing, or severe rash, or worsening eye pain, discharge, or vision changes, all of which require prompt medical attention rather than continued use.

• Known hypersensitivity to epinastine hydrochloride or any other ingredient in the formulation.
• Use in children under 3 years of age, as safety and efficacy have not been established in this age group.
• Use while wearing soft contact lenses, unless specifically advised otherwise by a prescriber, as the formulation may not be compatible with lens material.

• No clinically significant systemic drug interactions have been established for topical epinastine at recommended doses, as very little of the drug is absorbed into the bloodstream from the eye.
• Using other topical eye medicines at the same time should be spaced apart and discussed with a pharmacist or prescriber, as combining eye drops without guidance can affect how well each product works.
• No specific food interactions are known for this product.

• Use Relestat Eye Drop only as directed by your doctor, optometrist, or pharmacist, given its prescription-only or pharmacist-supervised status in several markets.
• Instil the drops at consistent times, roughly 12 hours apart, for steady symptom control during allergy season.
• Avoid touching the dropper tip to your eye or any surface to prevent contaminating the bottle.
• Check with your prescriber about contact lens use, as this product is generally not recommended while wearing soft lenses.
• Do not use this eye drop to self-treat red or itchy eyes of unknown cause; always have the cause assessed by a doctor, optometrist, or pharmacist first, as using the wrong product can mask a problem needing proper diagnosis.
• Seek prompt medical advice if symptoms do not improve, or if you notice worsening pain, discharge, or vision changes.

Precautions: Relestat Eye Drop should only be used under the guidance of a doctor, optometrist, or pharmacist, given its prescription-only classification in several markets. It is not recommended for use while wearing soft contact lenses unless specifically advised. It has not been established as safe and effective in children under 3 years, and use beyond 8 weeks of continuous treatment has not been studied in clinical trials. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should use this product only if advised to do so by a doctor, since systemic exposure to antihistamines during pregnancy and breastfeeding should always be reviewed by a healthcare professional.

When to See a Doctor or Pharmacist: See a doctor, optometrist, or pharmacist before starting Relestat Eye Drop to confirm the correct sale/supply channel for your location, and again if your symptoms do not improve, if you develop eye pain, marked redness, discharge, vision changes, or signs of an allergic reaction to the medicine itself, or if you need to use it for longer than 8 weeks continuously.