Alacot Max 0.7% (Ophthalmic Solution)

5 ml drop: ৳ 245.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Olopatadine hydrochloride
Company Square pharmaceuticals plc
Also available as
Alacot 01 eye drop Alacot ds 02 eye drop

Indications

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

Pharmacology

  • Olopatadine works as an antihistamine
  • Blocks the action of histamine in the body
  • Reduces allergy symptoms like sneezing, itching, and runny nose
  • Acts as a mast cell stabilizer and histamine H1 receptor antagonist

Dosage

  • Eye drops available in 0.1%, 0.2%, and 0.7%
  • Nasal spray for adults and children
  • Tablet dosage for adults and children 7 years old or over

Administration

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

Interaction

  • No formal drug-drug interaction studies conducted
  • Not anticipated to have interactions with liver enzyme inhibitors

Contraindications

  • Contradicted in persons with known hypersensitivity to any component
  • Not recommended for use if allergic to it

Side Effects

  • Rarely reported headaches
  • Adverse effects such as blurred vision, burning, and stinging
  • Other effects include nausea, pruritus, and sinusitis

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Not found to be teratogenic in rats and rabbits
  • Caution advised when used in pregnant women and nursing mothers

Precautions & Warnings

  • Patients advised not to wear contact lenses if the eye is red
  • Instructions for contact lens wearers and soft contact lenses
  • Importance of using as prescribed and not stopping 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 overdose effects provided
  • Advice to seek medical attention if overdose is suspected

Therapeutic Class

  • Belongs to Ophthalmic Non-Steroid drugs

Storage Conditions

  • Store at room temperature
  • Protect from light
  • Recommended use within one month after first opening

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