Olarif 0.1% (Ophthalmic Solution)

5 ml drop: ৳ 110.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Olopatadine hydrochloride
Company Biopharma limited
Also available as
Olarif 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

  • Olopatadine functions as an antihistamine
  • Blocks the action of histamine
  • Reduces allergy symptoms such as sneezing, itching, and runny nose
  • Stabilizes mast cells and inhibits release of histamine and inflammatory mediators

Dosage

  • Eye Drops - 0.1% dosage: One drop in each affected eye two times per day at an interval of 6 to 8 hours
  • Nasal Spray - Adults and Adolescents dosage: Two sprays per nostril twice daily
  • Tablet - Adults dosage: Take 1 tablet (5 mg) twice daily

Administration

  • Instructions for using the Nasal Spray
  • Cleaning procedures for the nasal spray
  • Guidelines for using soft contact lenses with the eye drops

Interaction

  • No formal drug-drug interaction studies conducted
  • Not anticipated to have drug interactions with inhibitors of liver enzymes
  • Not expected to have drug interactions involving P450 inhibition

Contraindications

  • Contraindicated in persons with known hypersensitivity to any component of the product

Side Effects

  • Reported rare side effects: headaches, asthenia, blurred vision, burning or stinging, dry eye, and more

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Not found to be teratogenic in rats and rabbits
  • Caution recommended for use in pregnant women and nursing mothers

Precautions & Warnings

  • Advice against wearing contact lenses if the eye is red
  • Caution about using Olarif Nasal Spray in the eyes
  • Guidance on the use and storage of Olarif Tablet

Use in Special Populations

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

Overdose Effects

  • No specific information on Olarif overdose available
  • Advice to seek medical attention in case of suspected overdose

Therapeutic Class

  • Ophthalmic Non-Steroid drugs

Storage Conditions

  • Store at room temperature and protect from light

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