Olorid 0.1% (Ophthalmic Solution)
5 ml drop: ৳ 100.58
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Olopatadine hydrochloride |
| Company | Monicopharma ltd |
Indications
- Treatment of signs and symptoms of allergic conjunctivitis
- Relief of symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis
- Treatment of allergic rhinitis
- Relief of symptoms of allergic skin conditions
Pharmacology
- Antihistamine action
- Blocking action of histamine
- Reduction of allergy symptoms
- Mast cell stabilizer
- Antagonist at histamine H1 receptors
Dosage
- 0.1% eye drops: One drop in each affected eye two times per day
- 0.2% eye drops: One drop in the affected eye once a day
- 0.7% eye drops: One drop in each affected eye once a day
- Nasal spray for adults and adolescents: Two sprays per nostril twice daily
- Nasal spray for children 6 to 11 years old: One spray per nostril twice daily
- Tablet for adults: One tablet (5 mg) twice daily
- Tablet for children 7 years old or over: One tablet (5 mg) twice daily
Administration
- Instructions for using nasal spray
- Guidelines for cleaning the nasal spray
Interaction
No formal drug-drug interaction studies conducted for Nasal Spray
Contraindications
- Contraindicated in persons with known hypersensitivity
- Not recommended for use if allergic to it
Side Effects
- Headaches
- Blurred vision
- Burning or stinging
- Dry eye
- Nausea
- Pruritus
- Rhinitis
- Taste perversion
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Not teratogenic in rats and rabbits
- No adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women
- Caution should be exercised when administered to a nursing mother
Precautions & Warnings
- Advisory on wearing contact lenses
- Instructions for initial use of nasal spray
- Advisory on using Olonex Tablet as prescribed
- Advisory on not stopping medication without consulting a doctor
Use in Special Populations
No overall differences in safety or effectiveness observed in geriatric use
Overdose Effects
No specific information on Olorid overdose
Therapeutic Class
Ophthalmic Non-Steroid drugs
Storage Conditions
Store at room temperature and protect from light, use contents within one month after the first opening
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