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Br J Ophthalmol 88:336-340 doi:10.1136/bjo.2003.021907
  • Clinical science
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Randomised double masked trial comparing the efficacy and tolerance of 0.05% mequitazine eye drops versus 0.05% levocabastine and placebo in allergic conjunctivitis induced by a conjunctival provocation test with Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus

Table 3

Change in threshold antigen concentration to induce a positive CPT

Treatment group
Placebo (n = 20) Levocabastine (n = 20) Mequitazine (n = 20)
Kruskal-Wallis, overall p = 0.0310; mequitazine v placebo p = 0.01, v levocabastine p = 0.10; levocabastine v placebo p = 0.35.
Positive reaction at:
Threshold dose 12 9 4
1 level above 5 7 7
2 levels above 2 1 7
>2 levels above 1 3 2

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