Best OTC Choices in Ophthalmic Antihistamines
Eye drops that contain antihistamines can prevent and treat itching of the eyes caused by allergies. Here are Money’s picks for the best ophthalmic antihistamines, along with data on their active ingredients and general notes about their efficacy and side effects.
These products were selected by drugs.com, using a methodology that combines expert assessment with analysis of online reviews, ratings and other customer data.
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#2
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Alaway | Ketotifen fumarate |
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#3
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Naphcon-A | Naphazoline hcl Pheniramine maleate |
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Opcon-A | Naphazoline hcl Pheniramine maleate |
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#6
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Similasan Allergy Eye Relief | Apis mellifica Apis mellifera Euphrasia officinalis Eyebright Schoenocaulon officinale Sabadilla (seeds) |
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#7
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TheraTears Allergy Eye Itch Relief | Ketotifen fumarate |
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#4
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Visine-A | Naphazoline hcl Pheniramine maleate |
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#1
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Zaditor | Ketotifen fumarate |
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Featured drugs are available without a prescription in the U.S. and may not be available with or without a prescription in other locations.
