Alercon 0.1% (Ophthalmic Solution)

5 ml drop: ৳ 105.00

Medicine Details

Category	Details
Generic	Olopatadine hydrochloride
Company	Acme laboratories ltd
Also available as	Alercon 665 mcg nasal spray Alercon ds 02 eye drop

Indications

Treatment of signs and symptoms of allergic conjunctivitis
Relief of symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis
Treatment of allergic rhinitis and allergic skin conditions

Pharmacology

Antihistamine action
Blocking action of histamine
Reduction of allergy symptoms
Mode of action as a mast cell stabilizer
Antagonist at histamine H1 receptors
Inhibition of release of inflammatory mediators
Absorption details
Protein binding details
Metabolism process
Elimination process

Dosage

Dosage for eye drops at different concentrations
Dosage for nasal spray for adults and children
Dosage for tablets for adults and children
Instructions for missed dose
Dosage adjustment

Administration

Instructions for using Nasal Spray
Cleaning procedure for Nasal Spray
Technique for using eye drops

Interactions

Formal drug-drug interaction studies
Potential drug interactions with inhibitors of liver enzymes
Expectation of no P450 inhibition interactions

Contraindications

Known hypersensitivity to any component
Allergy to olopatadine 5 mg tablet
Consultation with doctor for existing medications and medical conditions

Side Effects

Reported headaches
Other adverse effects such as blurred vision, burning or stinging, dry eye, nausea

Pregnancy & Lactation

Teratogenicity studies in rats and rabbits
Absence of well-controlled studies in pregnant women
Caution in use during pregnancy and lactation

Precautions & Warnings

Advice against wearing contact lens with red eyes
Advisory for patients with soft contact lenses
Discontinuation in case of allergic reaction to treatment
Instructions for initial use of Nasal Spray
Caution against overdose and cessation of medication without consulting doctor

Use in Special Populations

Geriatric use safety and effectiveness

Overdose Effects

Lack of information on Alercon overdose
Warning against excessive medication use

Therapeutic Class

Ophthalmic Non-Steroid drugs

Storage Conditions

Room temperature storage
Protection from light
Desirability of limited use after first bottle opening

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