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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