Contova 0.1% (Ophthalmic Solution)

5 ml drop: ৳ 107.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Olopatadine hydrochloride
Company Aci limited
Also available as
Contova ds 02 eye drop

Title

  • Patadin Eye Drops

Categories

  • Eye Medication
  • Nasal Medication
  • Tablet Medication
  • Allergic Rhinitis Treatment
  • Ophthalmic Solution

Description

  • Treatment of allergic conjunctivitis
  • Relief of seasonal allergic rhinitis
  • Treatment of allergic skin conditions

Dimensions

  • Eye drop volume: 0.1%, 0.2%, 0.7%

Color options

  • Clear

Functions

  • Relieves itchy, watery, red, and swollen eyes
  • Relief of nasal symptoms of allergies
  • Treats allergic skin conditions

Materials

  • Olopatadine hydrochloride

Technical specifications

  • Olopatadine is an antihistamine
  • Antagonist at the histamine H1 receptors
  • Mast cell stabilizer
  • Moderate protein binding at approximately 55%
  • Plasma elimination half-life of 8 to 12 hours

Design elements

  • Nasal spray bottle
  • Eye drop dispenser
  • Tablet form

Usability features

  • Easy-to-use nasal spray
  • Contact lens caution
  • Suitable for adults and children 6 years of age and older

Indications

  • Treatment of vernal keratoconjunctivitis
  • Relief of symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis in adults and children
  • Relief of allergy symptoms such as skin rashes and swelling

Pharmacology

  • Blocks histamine action in the body
  • Reduces allergy symptoms like sneezing and itching
  • Acts as an antagonist at histamine H1 receptors
  • Inhibits release of inflammatory mediators and cytokines

Dosage

  • Eye Drops: 0.1% - One drop in each affected eye two times per day at an interval of 6 to 8 hours
  • Eye Drops: 0.2% - One drop in the affected eye once a day
  • Eye Drops: 0.7% - One drop in each affected eye once a day
  • Nasal Spray for Adults and Adolescents 12 years of age and older: Two sprays per nostril twice daily
  • Nasal Spray for Children 6 to 11 years of age: One spray per nostril twice daily
  • Tablet for Adults: Take 1 tablet (5 mg) at a time, twice daily

Administration

  • Instructions for using the nasal spray
  • Cleaning guidelines for the nasal spray

Interaction

  • No formal drug-drug interaction studies conducted
  • Elaborate on P450 inhibition and plasma protein binding

Contraindications

  • Contraindicated in individuals with known hypersensitivity to any component of the product
  • Not recommended if allergic to olopatadine

Side effects

  • Rarely headaches reported
  • Adverse effects include asthenia, blurred vision, burning or stinging, dry eye, hypersensitivity, nausea, rhinitis
  • List of rare side effects

Pregnancy and lactation

  • Not teratogenic in animals
  • No adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women
  • Caution in use during pregnancy and lactation

Precautions and warnings

  • Caution for contact lens wearers
  • Instructions for nasal spray use and priming
  • Guidance on Olonex Tablet usage
  • Recommendation to consult a doctor before stopping use

Use in special populations

  • No overall differences in safety or effectiveness observed in geriatric use

Overdose effects

  • No information on Contova overdose
  • Caution on excessive use of medication

Therapeutic class

  • Ophthalmic Non-Steroid drugs

Storage conditions

  • Store at room temperature
  • Protect from light
  • Use contents within one month after first opening

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