Pemirolast (Ophthalmic)

Brand Names : Alamast

Category

• Mast cell stabilizer, ophthalmic
• Antiallergic, ophthalmic

Description

Pemirolast (pe-MEER-oh-last)is used to treat the itching in your eyes that happens with allergies.

Pemirolast works by preventing certain types of inflammatory cells from releasing irritating substances that cause allergic symptoms.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription, in the following dosage forms:

Topical
• Ophthalmic solution (U.S.)

Brand Names

Some commonly used brand names are:

In the U.S.—

• Alamast

† Not commercially available in Canada.