Acicaft 0.25% (Ophthalmic Solution)
5 ml drop: ৳ 400.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Alcaftadine |
| Company | Aci limited |
Indications
- Prevention of itching associated with allergic conjunctivitis
Pharmacology
- Contains Alcaftadine, an histamine receptor antagonist and inhibitor of histamine release from mast cells
- Has anti-inflammatory property
- Provides relief from itching associated with early phase of ocular allergic response
- Inhibits the release of mediators such as cytokines and lipid mediators
Dosage & Administration
- Instill one drop in each eye once daily for adults and children 2 years and over
Contraindications
- Contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to any component in the product
Side Effects
- Eye irritation
- Burning or stinging upon instillation
- Eye redness
- Eye pruritus
- Nasopharyngitis
- Headache
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Pregnancy category B
- Should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed
- Caution should be exercised while administered to a nursing woman
Precautions & Warnings
- Care should be taken not to touch the eyelids or surrounding areas with the dropper tip
- Patients advised not to wear contact lens if their eye is red
- Not to be used to treat contact lens related irritation
- Remove contact lenses prior to instillation
- Each medicinal product should be administered at least 5 minutes apart
Use in Special Populations
- Safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients below the age of 2 years have not been established
- No overall differences in safety or effectiveness were observed between elderly and younger subjects
Therapeutic Class
- Ophthalmic Anti-allergic preparations
Storage Conditions
- Keep below 25°C temperature
- Away from light & moisture
- Keep out of the reach of children