Mirolast 0.1% (Ophthalmic Solution)
10 ml drop: ৳ 75.00
Medicine Details
Category | Details |
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Generic | Pemirolast potassium |
Company | Incepta pharmaceuticals ltd |
Indications
- Prevention of itching of the eye due to allergic conjunctivitis
Pharmacology
- Binds to histamine H1 receptor
- Blocks action of endogenous histamine
- Inhibits antigen-stimulated calcium ion influx into mast cells
- Inhibits chemotaxis of eosinophils into ocular tissue
- Prevents inflammatory mediator release from human eosinophils
Dosage & Administration
- Adult: 1 to 2 drops in each affected eye four times daily
- Pediatric Use: Safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients below the age of 3 years have not been established
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients
Side Effects
- Burning of eye
- Dry eye
- Ocular discomfort
- Non ocular allergy
- Sinusitis
- Headache
- Sneezing or nasal congestion
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Pregnancy: Benefit outweighs the risk
- Lactation: Caution should be exercised when administered to a nursing woman
Precautions & Warnings
- Do not touch the eyelids or surrounding areas with the dropper tip
- Keep the bottle tightly closed when not in use
- Wait 10 minutes after applying before inserting contact lenses
- Not to be used to treat contact lens related irritation
Therapeutic Class
- Ophthalmic Non-Steroid drugs
Storage Conditions
- Store at 15-25°C
- Keep out of reach of children
- Do not use more than 4 weeks after opening