Lopadine 0.1% (Ophthalmic Solution)
5 ml drop: ৳ 110.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Olopatadine hydrochloride |
| Company | Incepta pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Title
- Patadin Eye Drops
Category
- Ophthalmic medication
- Nasal medication
- Allergy medication
Description
- Indicated for the treatment of signs and symptoms of allergic conjunctivitis including vernal keratoconjunctivitis, vernal keratitis, blepharitis, blepharoconjunctivitis, and giant papillary conjunctivitis
- Relief of symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis in adults and children
Color Options
- Clear solution
Dosage Forms
- Eye Drops
- Nasal Spray
- Tablet
Dosage Strengths
- 0.1%
- 0.2%
- 0.7%
- 5mg tablet
Dosage Instructions
- One drop in each affected eye two times per day at an interval of 6 to 8 hours
- One drop in the affected eye once a day
- Two sprays per nostril twice daily for adults and adolescents
- One spray per nostril twice daily for children 6 to 11 years of age
- Take 1 tablet (5 mg) at a time, twice daily, in the morning and before going to bed
Administration Instructions
- Instructions for how to use the nasal spray
- Cleaning instructions for the nasal spray
Pharmacology
- Antihistamine
- Blocks the action of histamine in the body
Mode of Action
- Mast cell stabilizer
- Antagonist at the histamine H1 receptors
Pharmacokinetics
- Absorption, distribution, metabolism, and elimination details
Interaction
- No formal drug-drug interaction studies conducted for Lopadine Nasal Spray
- Information regarding drug interactions with liver enzymes and P450 inhibition
Contraindications
- Not recommended for individuals with known hypersensitivity to any component of the product
- Not recommended for use in those allergic to the 5mg tablet
Side Effects
- Headaches
- Potential adverse effects such as asthenia, blurred vision, burning or stinging, dry eye, hypersensitivity, nausea, etc.
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Safety in pregnant women
Precautions & Warnings
- Advice for contact lens wearers
- Instructions for initial use and re-priming of the nasal spray
- Guidance for using Olonex Tablet as prescribed
Use in Special Populations
- Geriatric Use - No observed differences in safety or effectiveness
Overdose Effects
- Information on the lack of specific overdose data for Lopadine
Therapeutic Class
- Ophthalmic Non-Steroid drugs
Storage Conditions
- Room temperature storage
- Protection from light
- Recommendation not to use contents more than one month after opening