Alercon DS 0.2% (Ophthalmic Solution)

5 ml drop: ৳ 160.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Olopatadine hydrochloride
Company Acme laboratories ltd
Also available as
Alercon 01 eye drop Alercon 665 mcg nasal spray

Title and Category

  • Patadin Eye Drops
  • Nasal Spray
  • Tablet
  • Ophthalmic Non-Steroid drugs

Indications

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

Pharmacology

  • Antihistamine
  • Mast cell stabilizer
  • Histamine H1 receptors antagonist
  • Reduction of allergy symptoms

Dosage

  • 0.1% eye drop dosage
  • 0.2% eye drop dosage
  • 0.7% eye drop dosage
  • Adult nasal spray dosage
  • Adolescents nasal spray dosage
  • Children nasal spray dosage
  • Adult tablet dosage
  • Children tablet dosage

Administration

  • Instructions for using nasal spray
  • Cleaning procedure for nasal spray
  • Instructions for using eye drops

Interaction

  • No formal drug-drug interaction studies conducted
  • Elimination primarily through renal excretion

Contraindications

  • Known hypersensitivity contraindication
  • Allergy contraindication

Side Effects

  • Headaches
  • Asthenia
  • Blurred vision
  • Burning or stinging
  • Dry eye
  • Nausea
  • Pruritus
  • Taste perversion

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Not teratogenic in rats and rabbits
  • Caution for pregnant women
  • Caution for nursing mothers

Precautions & Warnings

  • Avoid wearing contact lenses with red eyes
  • Instruction for contact lens wearers
  • Avoid spraying in eyes
  • Usage as prescribed by doctor
  • Avoid overdose

Use in Special Populations

  • No observed differences in geriatric use

Overdose Effects

  • No specific information on overdose
  • Caution on excessive use

Storage Conditions

  • Store at room temperature
  • Protection from light
  • One month validity after opening

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