Optadin-DS 0.2% (Ophthalmic Solution)

5 ml drop: ৳ 150.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Olopatadine hydrochloride
Company Asiatic laboratories ltd
Also available as
Optadin 01 eye drop

Indications

  • Treatment of allergic conjunctivitis including vernal keratoconjunctivitis, blepharitis
  • Relief of symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis
  • Treatment of allergic rhinitis and allergic skin conditions

Pharmacology

  • Antihistamine action
  • Blocking histamine action
  • Inhibits release of inflammatory mediators

Dosage

  • Eye Drops - 0.1%, 0.2%, 0.7%
  • Nasal Spray - Adults, Adolescents, Children
  • Tablet - Adults, Children, Missed Dose

Administration

  • Nasal Spray usage instructions
  • Cleaning instructions for nasal spray

Interaction

  • No formal drug-drug interaction studies conducted
  • Predominantly eliminated by renal excretion

Contraindications

  • Known hypersensitivity to any component
  • Not recommended if allergic to olopatadine

Side Effects

  • Headaches
  • Asthenia, blurred vision, burning or stinging
  • Dry eye, hypersensitivity, nausea

Pregnancy & Lactation

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

Precautions & Warnings

  • Avoid wearing contact lens if eyes are red
  • Avoid using the ophthalmic solution for contact lens related irritation
  • Priming instructions for Nasal Spray

Use in Special Populations

  • No observed differences in geriatric use

Overdose Effects

  • No specific information on Optadin-DS overdose

Therapeutic Class

  • Ophthalmic Non-Steroid drugs

Storage Conditions

  • Store at room temperature and protect from light
  • Use within one month after opening

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