Astacool Eye Drop

Astacool Eye Drop is used to treat allergic diseases of the eye. It helps to treat swelling and redness of the eye, as well as temporarily relieve the eye's discomfort and burning. An allergy is an immune system response to foreign elements typically not harmful to your body. Eye allergy is when the eye becomes red and swollen, leading to inflammation, discomfort, and pain.

Astacool Eye Drop contains Phenylephrine, Naphazoline, Menthol, and Camphor. Phenylephrine and naphazoline are decongestants, both working by narrowing the eye's blood vessels to reduce inflammation (redness and swelling in the eye). Menthol and camphor help to provide a cooling effect to the eye and reduce discomfort and pain.

Use Astacool Eye Drop as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to use Astacool Eye Drop for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending upon your medical condition. The most common side effects of Astacool Eye Drop are irritation, pain, blurred vision, photophobia at the application site, and stinging. They do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor. 

Astacool Eye Drop is for external use only. Never encourage self-medication or suggest your medicine to someone else. If you wear contact lenses or are wearing them, remove them before using Astacool Eye Drop, and you can put them back 15 minutes after using Astacool Eye Drop. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding or are allergic to this medicine or taking any other medication. It is advised not to drive or operate heavy machinery after using this medicine as it may cause blurring of vision and may affect your ability to drive.

Astacool Eye Drop is an 'ophthalmic medication' primarily used to treat allergic diseases of the eye. It helps to treat swelling and redness of the eye, as well as temporarily relieve the eye's discomfort and burning. Phenylephrine and naphazoline present in Astacool Eye Drop are decongestants, both working by narrowing the eye's blood vessels to reduce inflammation. Menthol and camphor help to provide a cooling effect to the eye and reduce discomfort and pain.

• Irritation in eye
• Pain in eye
• Blurred vision
• Photophobia (discomfort on exposure to sunlight)
• Stinging in eye

Do not take Astacool Eye Drop if you are allergic to any of its ingredients. Inform your doctor about all the prescription and non-prescription medications you are taking, especially eye medications, and products. Astacool Eye Drop contains phenylephrine, a pregnancy category C, and its safety in pregnancy is unknown. So, Astacool Eye Drop should only be used in pregnancy and breastfeeding women if prescribed by a doctor. If you wear contact lenses or wearing them, remove it before using Astacool Eye Drop, and you can put it back 15 minutes after using Astacool Eye Drop. Wash your hands properly before using Astacool Eye Drop to avoid any infection. If you are using two eye medications, never put them together; wait for at least 5 minutes and then put the second one. Astacool Eye Drop contains phenylephrine, which is contraindicated when taken along with MAO inhibitor. So, Astacool Eye Drop should not be used if you are taking any MAO inhibitor to avoid any serious drug reaction. Also, Astacool Eye Drop should be taken at least 14 days after your last dose of anti-depressants, especially monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAO).

Drug-Drug Interaction: Astacool Eye Drop may interact with medicines used to treat hypertension (atenolol, propranolol), MAO (monoamine oxidase) inhibitor (Isocarboxazid, Phenelzine, Selegiline, and Tranylcypromine ), anti-asthma medicines (albuterol), migraine medicines (ergotamine, dihydroergotamine), blood thinners (warfarin, aspirin), anti-sickness drugs (domperidone, metoclopramide).

Drug-Food Interaction: Avoid alcohol intake and tobacco consumption with Astacool Eye Drop as it may cause increased drowsiness, dizziness, and lack of concentration.

Drug-Disease Interaction: If you have high blood pressure, coronary artery disease, glaucoma (increased pressure in the eye), kidney or liver problems, BPH (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia), inform your doctor before taking Astacool Eye Drop.

• ATENOLOL
• PROPRANOLOL
• ISOCARBOXAZID
• PHENELZINE
• SELEGILINE
• TRANYLCYPROMINE
• ALBUTEROL
• ERGOTAMINE
• DIHYDROERGOTAMINE
• WARFARIN
• ASPIRIN
• DOMPERIDONE
• METOCLOPRAMIDE

• Wash your hands with soap and water regularly to prevent the spread of germs.
• Eat plenty of foods rich in good bacteria like yogurt to improve overall health.
• Drink plenty of fluids to avoid dehydration.
• Gargle with salt water for relief from sore throat.
• Avoid alcohol consumption with Astacool Eye Drop as it may cause tiredness, drowsiness, or lack of concentration.

• Do not take Astacool Eye Drop if you have taken an MAO inhibitor (anti-depressant medication) in the past 14 days; it may cause serious drug interaction.

Eye Allergy: An allergy is an immune system response to foreign elements typically not harmful to your body. These foreign elements are known as ‘allergens.’ Allergic condition varies from person to person. Some might be allergic to certain foods and seasonal allergies like hay fever. While others might be allergic to pollen or pet dander. Eye allergy is when the eye becomes red and swollen, leading to inflammation, discomfort, and pain.