Optivar General Information


Optivar is also known as azelastine hydrochloride solution that is meant for ophthalmic use. It consists of azelastine hydrochloride which can be described as relatively selective H1receptor antagonist that is meant for topical application on eyes.

It is white in color and is a crystalline powder. Its molecular weight comes as: 418.37. Optivar is chemically represented as: (±)-1-(2H)-phthalazinone, 4-[(4-chlorophenyl) methyl]-2-(hexahydro-1-methyl-1H-azepin-4-yl)-, monohydrochloride. The medication is prescribed for the treatment of itching of the eye. It is also used for the treatment of allergic conjunctivitis. The dosage should be decided only after the consultation from a health care practitioner. Usually 1 drop is recommended to be instilled into each eye twice a day.

Optivar .05% can be obtained in the following forms: Optivar 6mL is available as a solution contained in translucent 10mL HDPE containers. It also consists of a LDPE dropper tip, white colored HDPE screw cap. Optivar 0.2mL is available as a solution in translucent 1mL HDPE one time-use container. It is packaged in one-time use containers inside foil pouches packed inside a carton. Optivar 6 mL is available with patient instructions. The medication should be stored at a temperature between 2 degree and 25 degree Celsius.

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How to Buy Optivar

Optivar is an allergy medication that is able to treat allergy eye symptoms, the watering, itching and burning of the eyes that often accompany seasonal allergies, pet allergies and other kinds of allergies. This is a prescription medication, which means to buy Optivar a prescription from the doctor is necessary and when this prescription is submitted to the online pharmacy it means savings and benefits.

How to Take Optivar

Dosage of Optivar eye drop depends upon two factors. They are age and weight of a person. Your dosage should not be adjusted by you unless your doctor specifically inculcates you to execute so.

Condition Optivar Treats

Optivar is regarded as antihistamine medication and indicated for the treatment of itching because of eye allergies. Allergies may affect different parts of body. However, symptoms of allergy are mainly common in nose, throat, lungs and eyes.

Optivar Side Effects

Use of Optivar may cause several side-effects. However, most of the people easily tolerate the side-effects. People may experience some common side-effects while using Optivar. These include temporary eye stinging or burning, headaches as well as bitter taste.