Optilast eye drops is a prescription-only medicine which contains an active ingredient called Azelastine hydrochloride 0.05%. Azelastine belongs to a group of medicines called antihistamines. Antihistamines relieve itchy, puffy, and watery eyes by reducing the release of histamine from mast cells, reducing your immune response to allergens such as pollen, house dust mites, or animals. Azelastine has shown to reduce inflammation of the eye.
| Price | |
| 1 x 8ml | £11.89 |
| 2 x 8ml | £19.99 |
| 3 x 8ml | £33.99 |
Continue to consultation
You can select from the quantities after filling out the short online consultation.
Same day dispatch if ordered before 2pm
Discreet and plain packaging
Free expert support & advice
GPhC Registered
Free Delivery (Orders Over £20)
Confidential & Discreet
FAQs
Optilast eye drops is a prescription-only medicine which contains an active ingredient called Azelastine hydrochloride 0.05%. Azelastine belongs to a group of medicines called antihistamines. Antihistamines relieve itchy, puffy, and watery eyes by reducing the release of histamine from mast cells, reducing your immune response to allergens such as pollen, house dust mites, or animals. Azelastine has shown to reduce inflammation of the eye.
Patients suffering from moderate to severe symptoms of allergic rhinitis, can use oral antihistamine tablets and a steroid nasal spray as triple therapy.
Optilast eye drops should be used in adults and children four years and older one drop in each eye twice daily can be increased, if necessary, to four times daily. If allergen exposure is anticipated, Optilast should be administered prophylactically prior to the exposure. Do not use optliast for longer than six weeks. If the symptoms worsen or do not improve after 48 hours, you should consult your doctor or The Family Chemist clinician.
- Wash your hands.
2. Gently wipe around your eyes with a tissues to remove any moisture
3. Unscrew the top of the bottle and check that the dropper is clean.
4. Gently pull your lower eye lid down
5. Carefully place the drop inside the middle of your lower eyelid (Diagram 3). Take care not to let the dropper touch your eye. - Release your lower eye lid and gently press on the inner corner of your eye against the bridge of your nose. Keeping your finger pressed against your nose, slowly blink your eyes a few times to spread the drop across the surface of your eye.
- Blot away any excess medicine with a tissue.
- Repeat this for your other eye.
This medicine can cause side effects like all medicines, although not everybody gets them.
These effects include Slight irritation (burning, itching, watering) in the eyes after putting in Optilast. This should not last long. A bitter taste in your mouth. This should quickly disappear, especially if you have a soft drink.
Do not use Optilast if you are allergic to Azelastine or any other ingredients in this medicine.
Optilast eye drops is a prescription-only medicine which contains an active ingredient called Azelastine hydrochloride 0.05%. Azelastine belongs to a group of medicines called antihistamines. Antihistamines relieve itchy, puffy, and watery eyes by reducing the release of histamine from mast cells, reducing your immune response to allergens such as pollen, house dust mites, or animals. Azelastine has shown to reduce inflammation of the eye.
Additional information
| Pack | 1 x 8ml, 2 x 8ml, 3 x 8ml |
|---|
How It
Works?
1. Consultation
Fill out a quick, free online questionnaire for the condition you may have .
2. Treatment
Choose your preferred treatment and proceed to checkout.
3. Assessment
Our clinicians review your information and may follow up if needed.
4. Delivery
Your medication is approved and delivered quickly in discreet packaging.
1. Consultation
Fill out a quick, free online questionnaire for the condition you may have.
2. Treatment
Choose your preferred treatment and proceed to checkout.
3. Assessment
Our clinicians review your information and may follow up if needed.
4. Delivery
Your medication is approved and delivered quickly in discreet packaging.
How to
How It Works
Join our newsletter
Sign up to enjoy regular updates, exclusive promotions, and special offers, plus 15% off your first order.
Regulated care you can trust
MHRA-approved and GPhC regulated; we strive to provide the highest standards of care.
General Pharmaceutical Council
General Pharmaceutical Council
The GPhC is the regulator that inspects pharmacies to make sure they meet the highest standards, keeping your safety their top priority.
National Pharmacy Association
The NPA represents independent pharmacies across the UK, offering advice, support, and providing our professional indemnity cover.
Medicines & Healthcare products Regulatory Agency
The MHRA makes sure medicines and medical devices are safe and effective. They approve licenses and monitor safety through the Yellow Card scheme. All our products are MHRA approved.
Digital Clinical Excellence
DiCE is a UK network that works to improve safety and quality in digital healthcare.
Meet our medical professionals
Our clinicians are experts in medicines, nutrition, patient care, and governance.
Aaliyah Nelson
Nutritionist