Alercon 665 mcg/spray (Nasal Spray)

120 metered sprays: ৳ 401.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Olopatadine hydrochloride
Company Acme laboratories ltd
Also available asAlercon 01 eye dropAlercon ds 02 eye drop

Indications

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

Pharmacology

  • Antihistamine
  • Blocks action of histamine in the body
  • Reduces allergy symptoms
  • Mode of action as a mast cell stabilizer
  • Acts as an antagonist at histamine H1 receptors

Dosage

  • Eye drops dosage for different concentrations
  • Nasal spray dosage for adults and children
  • Tablet dosage for adults and children
  • Instructions for missed dose

Administration

  • Instructions for using nasal spray
  • Cleaning process for nasal spray

Interaction

  • No formal drug-drug interaction studies conducted
  • Predominantly eliminated by renal excretion
  • No P450 inhibition or plasma protein binding interactions expected

Contraindications

  • Contraindicated in known hypersensitivity to any component
  • Not recommended if allergic to olopatadine
  • Consult doctor about current medications and medical conditions

Side Effects

  • Rarely headaches reported
  • Adverse effects include asthenia, blurred vision, burning sensation, etc.

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Not teratogenic in rats and rabbits
  • No adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women
  • Caution in pregnant women and nursing mothers

Precautions & Warnings

  • Advice not to wear contact lens if eye is red
  • Caution for contact lens wearers regarding benzalkonium chloride absorption
  • Instructions for Alercon Nasal Spray usage
  • Olonex Tablet usage advice

Use in Special Populations

  • No observed differences in safety or effectiveness in geriatric use

Overdose Effects

  • No information on Alercon overdose
  • Caution against excessive use of medication

Therapeutic Class

  • Ophthalmic Non-Steroid drugs

Storage Conditions

  • Store at room temperature and protect from light
  • Contents not to be used more than one month after opening

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