Products Levocetirizine is commercially available in the form of film-coated tablets and as drops (Xyzal, generic). It has been approved in many countries since 2001. Levocetirizine is the -enantiomer of cetirizine (Zyrtec, both UCB-Pharma SA). Levocetirizine tablets contain 5 mg of active ingredient; cetirizine tablets contain 10 mg (plus 5 mg of the -enantiomer). Unlike … Levocetirizine
Products Levocabastine is commercially available as eye drops and as a nasal spray (Livostin). It has been approved in many countries since 1992. See also under levocabastine eye drops. Structure and properties Levocabastine (C26H29FN2O2, Mr = 420.52 g/mol) is a substituted cyclohexylpiperidine derivative. In medicinal products, levocabastine hydrochloride, which is practically insoluble in water, is … Levocabastine: Drug Effects, Side Effects, Dosage and Uses
Products Dexchlorpheniramine was approved in many countries since 1960 and is currently discontinued. Polaramine is no longer available. Structure and properties Dexchloropheniramine (C16H19ClN2, Mr = 274.8 g/mol) is an enantiomer of chlorphenamine, which is found in many countries, including in cold remedies. Effects Dexchlorpheniramine (ATC R06AB02) has antihistamine and antiallergic properties. Indications For symptomatic and … Dexchloropheniramine
Background The tear film is the outermost connection between the surface of the eye and the environment and is involved in the visual process. It moisturizes, protects and nourishes the eye. It is an aqueous gel containing water, mucins, salts, antibacterial proteins and antibodies, vitamin A, and lipids, among other substances, and is distributed over … Dry Eyes: Causes and Remedies
Products Bilastin is commercially available in the form of tablets (Bilaxten). It was approved in many countries in 2011. In 2019, an oral solution and melting tablets for children were also registered. Structure and properties Bilastine (C28H37N3O3, Mr = 463.6 g/mol) is a benzimidazole and piperidine derivative. It was developed at FAES Farma in Spain. … Bilastin
Products Mast cell stabilizers are commercially available in many countries in the form of eye drops, as nasal sprays, as oral capsules, and as tablets. Several antihistamines also have mast cell stabilizing properties (see there). Structure and properties The typical structural elements of mast cell stabilizers include carboxylic acids. However, the chemical structure of the … Mast Cell Stabilizers
Symptoms Atopic dermatitis, or neurodermatitis, is a noncontagious, chronic inflammatory skin disease that causes episodes of red, rough, dry or weeping, crusted and scaly skin. Eczema can occur all over the body and is typically accompanied by severe itching. Patients have dry skin. In infants, the disease begins on the scalp and cheeks. Depending on … Atopic Dermatitis: Eczema
The term allergic conjunctivitis describes the inflammation of the conjunctiva of the eye. The conjunctiva is the mucous membrane that overlies the eyeball. What is allergic conjunctivitis? The term allergic conjunctivitis describes the inflammation of the conjunctiva of the eye. Allergic conjunctivitis is common. It is estimated that circa 20 percent of the population is … Allergic Conjunctivitis: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
An eye inflammation is often very unpleasant for the affected person and associated with slight pain. This feeling of having a foreign body in the eye should disappear quickly. Here, most affected persons resort to home remedies. The question arises, which home remedies are available for the treatment of an eye inflammation and which can … Home Remedies for Eye Inflammation
Symptoms Eye tearing is characterized by watery eyes or tear tearing (epiphora), the “overflow” of tears that run down the cheeks. Causes 1. reflexive increased tear secretion: Dry eyes are a common cause, leading to increased production of lacrimal fluid. For detailed information, see Dry eyes. Numerous eye diseases, such as inflammation of the eyelid … Eye Tears
Mizolastine is an active substance that belongs to the so-called H1 antihistamines. The drug is used in the vast majority of cases for the treatment of hay fever, urticaria and allergic inflammation of the conjunctiva. The treatment of the respective symptoms, not their causes, is in the foreground. Causes of hay fever The active ingredient … Mizolastine: Effects, Uses & Risks
Which ones are there? There are various cortisone preparations that are used in ophthalmology in the form of eye ointments. They contain different active ingredients, each of which can be found in different commercial preparations. The active ingredient dexamethasone, for example, is contained in Jenapharm®. Prednisolone is the active substance contained in Ultracortenol®, for example. … Eye ointment with cortisone
