Estina Information
Estina, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Drops, Cream. It is primarily used for the treatment of Conjunctivitis.
The right dosage of Estina depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Estina also has some side effects, the most common being Sensation of Burning, Eye Burning, Eye irritation. Such side effects of Estina normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
It is also important to note that Estina has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. In addition, Estina's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Estina related warnings section.
Other contraindications of Estina have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Estina may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Estina is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Estina Benefits & Uses
Estina is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
Estina Dosage & How to Take
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
| Age Group | Dosage |
| Adult |
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| Geriatric |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Estina Side Effects
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Estina is used -
Common
Estina Related Warnings
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Is the use of Estina safe for pregnant women?
Estina can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Estina right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Moderate -
Is the use of Estina safe during breastfeeding?
No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Estina on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Estina will cause side effects or not.
Unknown -
What is the effect of Estina on the Kidneys?
Estina does not damage the kidneys.
Safe -
What is the effect of Estina on the Liver?
Estina is completely safe for the liver.
Safe -
What is the effect of Estina on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Estina for the heart.
Safe
Estina Contraindications
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Estina unless your doctor advises you to do so -
- Drug Allergy
Frequently asked Questions about Estina
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Is this Estina habit forming or addictive?
Estina is not addictive in nature.
No -
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Estina does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Safe -
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Estina only as per medical advice.
Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise -
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Estina cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
No
Estina Interactions with Food and Alcohol
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Interaction between Food and Estina
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Estina together with food.
Unknown -
Interaction between Alcohol and Estina
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Estina with alcohol.
Unknown
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