TherapyUsual dosageCost of generic (brand)*
Histamine H1 receptor antagonists
Azelastine 0.05% (Optivar)One drop twice daily$140 ($108) for 6 mL
Emedastine 0.05% (Emadine)One drop four times dailyNA ($72) for 5 mL
Mast cell stabilizers
Cromolyn sodium 4% (Crolom)One or two drops every four to six hours$32 ($45) for 10 mL
Lodoxamide 0.1% (Alomide)One or two drops four times dailyNA ($98) for 10 mL
Nedocromil 2% (Alocril)One or two drops twice dailyNA ($90) for 5 mL
Mast cell stabilizers and H1 receptor antagonists
Ketotifen 0.025% (Zaditor; available over the counter as Alaway)One drop every eight to 12 hoursNA ($70) for 5 mL
Olopatadine 0.1% (Patanol)One drop twice dailyNA ($96) for 5 mL
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Ketorolac 0.5% (Acular)One drop four times daily$110 ($161) for 5 mL
Vasoconstrictor/antihistamine§
Naphazoline/pheniramine (available over the counter as Opcon-A, Visine-A)One or two drops up to four times dailyNA ($6 to $11) for 15 mL