Contova DS 0.2% (Ophthalmic Solution)

5 ml drop: ৳ 150.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Olopatadine hydrochloride
Company Aci limited
Also available as
Contova 01 eye drop

Indications

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

Pharmacology

  • Antihistamine
  • Mast cell stabilizer
  • Histamine H1 receptor antagonist
  • Blocking of inflammatory mediators

Dosage

  • 0.1%, 0.2%, 0.7% eye drop options
  • Different dosage for adults and children
  • Tablet dosage for adults and children

Administration

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

Interaction

  • Absence of formal drug-drug interaction studies
  • Expectation of no drug interactions with liver enzymes inhibitors or P450 inhibition

Contraindications

  • Known hypersensitivity to any component
  • Allergy to Olopatadine 5 mg tablet
  • Need to inform about current medications and medical conditions

Side Effects

  • Rarely reported headaches
  • Various adverse effects including blurred vision, dry eye, hypersensitivity, nausea, pruritus, sinusitis

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Not found to be teratogenic in rats and rabbits
  • Use in pregnant women only if benefit justifies potential risk to fetus
  • Caution in nursing mothers

Precautions & Warnings

  • Advisory for contact lens wearers
  • Re-priming instructions for nasal spray
  • Direction for Olonex Tablet usage and consultation upon stopping

Use in Special Populations

  • No observed differences in safety or effectiveness in geriatric use

Overdose Effects

  • No specific information on Contova DS overdose
  • Advisory for seeking medical attention upon suspected overdose

Therapeutic Class

  • Ophthalmic Non-Steroid drugs

Storage Conditions

  • Room temperature storage
  • Protection from light
  • Use within one month after opening

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