Prosma 0.025% (Ophthalmic Solution)
5 ml drop: ৳ 100.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Ketotifen fumarate ophthalmic |
| Company | Aci limited |
Indications
- Treatment of signs & symptoms of allergic conjunctivitis
- Treatment of vernal kerato-conjunctivitis
- Treatment of blepharitis
- Treatment of giant papillary conjunctivitis
Pharmacology
- Potent anti-allergic substance
- Non-competitive histamine (H1) receptor blocking property
- Inhibits release of mediators from cells responsible for allergic reactions
- Stabilizes mast cells
- Decreases chemotaxis of eosinophils
Dosage & Administration
- 1 drop in the 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
- Interval of at least 5 minutes required when 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
- Dry eyes
- Eyelid disorder
- Conjunctivitis
- Eye pain
- Photophobia
- Subconjunctival haemorrhage
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Caution should be exercised when 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
- Should not be instilled while wearing soft contact lenses
- Lenses should be removed before application of the drops
- Lenses should not be reinserted earlier than 15 minutes after use
Overdose Effects
- No reported case of overdose
- Clinical results show no serious signs or symptoms after oral ingestion
- Do not exceed recommended oral daily dose
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