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Alamast

Alamast is used for:

Preventing itching of the eye due to allergies.

Alamast is a mast cell stabilizer. It works by preventing the release of chemicals in the eye that cause allergy symptoms.

Do NOT use Alamast if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Alamast

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Alamast :

Some medical conditions may interact with Alamast . Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

• if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
• if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
• if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
• if you wear contact lenses

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Alamast . However, no specific interactions with Alamast are known at this time.

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Alamast may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

How to use Alamast :

Use Alamast as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

• Alamast is for use in the eye only. Avoid contact with other mucous membranes.
• To use Alamast , first, wash your hands. Tilt your head back. Using your index finger, pull the lower eyelid away from the eye to form a pouch. Drop the medicine into the pouch and gently close your eyes. Immediately use your finger to apply pressure to the inside corner of the eye for 1 to 2 minutes. Do not blink. Remove excess medicine around your eye with a clean tissue, being careful not to touch your eye. Wash your hands to remove any medicine that may be on them. To prevent germs from contaminating your medicine, do not touch the applicator tip to any surface, including your eye. Keep the container tightly closed.
• You may notice decreased eye itching within a few days of starting Alamast , but it may take up to 4 weeks. Use Alamast regularly to receive the most benefit from it.
• If you miss a dose of Alamast , use it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not use 2 doses at once.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Alamast .

Important safety information:

• Do not use Alamast for future eye problems without first checking with your doctor.
• Do not wear soft contact lenses while using Alamast if your eyes are red. If your eyes are not red, wait at least 10 minutes after using Alamast before inserting contact lenses.
• Use Alamast with extreme caution in CHILDREN younger than 3 years of age. Safety and effectiveness in this age group have not been established.
• PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant while using Alamast , discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using Alamast during pregnancy. It is unknown if Alamast is excreted in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you are using Alamast , check with your doctor or pharmacist to discuss the risks to your baby.

Possible side effects of Alamast :

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:

Burning sensation in the eye; dry eyes; eye discomfort; headache; runny nose; sneezing.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); fever.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions or need medical advice about side effects, contact your doctor or health care provider. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088) or at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch.

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center (http://www.aapcc.org/findyour.htm), or emergency room immediately.

Store Alamast between 59 and 77 degrees F (15 and 25 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Alamast out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

• If you have any questions about Alamast , please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
• Alamast is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
• If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Alamast . If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.