Fenat 0.025% (Ophthalmic Solution)
5 ml drop: ৳ 95.30
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Ketotifen fumarate ophthalmic |
| Company | Drug international ltd |
Indications
- Treatment of allergic conjunctivitis including vernal kerato-conjunctivitis, vernal-keratitis, blepharitis, blepharo-conjunctivitis, and giant papillary conjunctivitis
Pharmacology
- Potent anti-allergic substance
- Non-competitive histamine (H1) receptor blocking property
- Inhibition of release of mediators like histamine, leukotrienes, and prostaglandins
- Stabilization of mast cells
- Decreased chemotaxis
- Activation of degranulation of eosinophils
Dosage & Administration
- 1 drop in affected eye(s) twice daily for adults and children 3 years and older
- Consult with a doctor for children under 3 years of age
Interaction
- At least 5 minutes interval required if used concomitantly with other eye medications
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to Ketotifen or any of the components
Side Effects
- Burning
- Stinging
- Punctate corneal epithelial erosion
- Blurring of vision upon drug instillation
- Dry eyes
- Eyelid disorder
- Conjunctivitis
- Eye pain
- Photophobia
- Subconjunctival haemorrhage
Pregnancy & Lactation
- No adequate data for use in pregnant women
- Systemic levels after ocular administration are much lower than after oral use
- Caution in prescribing to pregnant women
- Unlikely to produce detectable quantities in breast milk
- Can be used during lactation
Precautions & Warnings
- Contains benzalkonium chloride as a preservative
- May be deposited in soft contact lenses
- Lenses should be removed before application of the drops and not reinserted earlier than 15 minutes after use
Overdose Effects
- No reported overdose cases
- Clinical results show no serious signs or symptoms after oral ingestion of up to 20 mg of Fenat
Therapeutic Class
- Ophthalmic Non-Steroid drugs
Storage Conditions
- Store in a cool and dry place protected from light and moisture
- Keep out of reach of children
- Do not touch the dropper tip to any surface
- Do not use after 30 days of first opening