Evaluation of the Onset and Duration of Action of Bepotastine Besilate Ophthalmic Solution in Acute Allergic Conjunctivitis

Evaluation of the Onset and Duration of Action of Bepotastine Besilate Ophthalmic Solution in Acute Allergic Conjunctivitis

A Single-Center, Double-Masked, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Evaluation of the Onset and Duration of Action of Bepotastine Besilate Ophthalmic Solution in Acute Allergic Conjunctivitis

The purpose of this study is to evaluate whether bepotastine besilate ophthalmic solution is effective in the treatment of acute allergic conjunctivitis

Ocular Itching score: 0=None; 0.5=Intermittent tickle sensation possibly localized in the corner of the eye; 1.0=Intermittent tickle sensation involving more than the corner of the eye; 1.5=Intermittent all-over tickling sensation; 2.0=Mild continuous itch (can be localized) without desire to rub; 2.5=Moderate, diffuse continuous itch with desire to rub; 3.0=Severe itch with desire to rub; 3.5=Severe itch improved with minimal rubbing; 4.0=Incapacitating itch with irresistible urge to rub

Conjunctival Redness score: 0=None; 1.0=Mild-Slightly dilated blood vessels; color of vessels typically pink; 2.0=Moderate-More apparent dilation of blood vessels; vessel color more intense (redder); 3.0=Severe-Numerous, obvious dilated blood vessels; absence of chemosis color is deep red, presence of chemosis may be less red or pink; 4.0=Extremely Severe-Large, numerous dilated blood vessels characterized by severe deep red color regardless of chemosis grade

Ciliary Redness score: 0=None; 1.0=Mild-Slightly dilated blood vessels; color of vessels typically pink; 2.0=Moderate-More apparent dilation of blood vessels; vessel color more intense (redder); 3.0=Severe-Numerous, obvious dilated blood vessels; absence of chemosis color is deep red, presence of chemosis may be less red or pink; 4.0=Extremely Severe-Large, numerous dilated blood vessels characterized by severe deep red color regardless of chemosis grade

Episcleral Redness score: 0=None; 1.0=Mild-Slightly dilated blood vessels; color of vessels typically pink; 2.0=Moderate-More apparent dilation of blood vessels; vessel color more intense (redder); 3.0=Severe-Numerous, obvious dilated blood vessels; absence of chemosis color is deep red, presence of chemosis may be less red or pink; 4.0=Extremely Severe-Large, numerous dilated blood vessels characterized by severe deep red color regardless of chemosis grade

Chemosis score: 0 = None; 1.0 = Mild-Detectable only by slit lamp beam; definite separation of conjunctiva from sclera; 2.0 = Moderate-Visible in normal room light; more diffuse edema; 3.0 = Severe-Conjunctival billowing at the limbus; very diffuse and noticeable; 4.0 = Extremely Severe-Overall ballooning of conjunctiva

Rhinorrhea score: 0 = None; 1.0 = Mild-Sensation of nasal mucus flowing down nasal passage; no discharge present; 2.0 = Moderate-May be associated with post-nasal drip; nasal mucus flow more pronounced; will need to blow nose soon; 3.0 = Moderate/Severe-Nasal mucus discharge requiring occasional wiping with Kleenex; 4.0 = Severe-Uncontrolled nasal discharge; requiring frequent wiping and blowing nose

Nasal Pruritus score: 0 = None; 1.0 = Mild-An intermittent tickle sensation; 2.0 = Moderate-A mild continuous itch; 3.0 = Moderate/Severe-A severe itch with desire to rub; 4.0 = Severe-Incapacitating itch with an irresistible urge to rub

Ear or Palate Pruritus score: 0 = None; 1.0 = Mild-An intermittent tickle sensation; 2.0 = Moderate-A mild continuous itch; 3.0 = Moderate/Severe-A severe itch with desire to rub; 4.0 = Severe-Incapacitating itch with an irresistible urge to rub

Nasal Congestion score: 0 = None-Breathes freely; 1.0 = Mild-Breathes with difficulty; 2.0 = Moderate-One nostril partially blocked; 3.0 = Moderate/Severe-Both nostrils partially blocked or one nostril completely blocked and the other nostril partially blocked; 4.0 = Severe-Both nostrils completely blocked

Eyelid Swelling score: 0 = None; 1.0 = Mild-Detectable swelling of lower and/or upper lid; 2.0 = Moderate-Definite swelling of lower and/or upper lid; 3.0 = Severe-Swelling of lower and/or upper lid to the point that there is a decrease in the space between your upper and lower lids

Total Nasal Symptom score (Composite of Rhinorrhea, Nasal Pruritus, Ear or Palate Pruritus, and Nasal Congestion): 0 = None; 1.0 = Mild; 2.0 = Moderate; 3.0 = Moderate/Severe; 4.0 = Severe

Inclusion Criteria: At least 10 years of age & either sex, any race Willing and able to follow all instructions and attend all study visits Positive history of ocular allergies Exclusion Criteria: Have planned surgery during trial period Female currently pregnant, planning a pregnancy, or lactating

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