Caftalast 0.25% (Ophthalmic Solution)

5 ml drop: ৳ 400.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Alcaftadine
Company Osl pharma limited

Indications

  • Prevention of itching associated with allergic conjunctivitis

Pharmacology

  • Contains Alcaftadine
  • H1 receptor antagonist
  • Inhibitor of histamine release from mast cell
  • Histamine H2 and H4 receptor antagonist
  • Demonstrated anti-inflammatory property

Dosage & Administration

  • Instill one drop in each eye once daily for adults and children 2 years and over

Contraindications

  • 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
  • Recommended to be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed
  • Caution should be exercised while administered to a nursing woman

Precautions & Warnings

  • Do not touch the eyelids or surrounding areas with the dropper tip of the bottle
  • Advised not to wear contact lens if the eye is red
  • Not to be used to treat contact lens-related irritation
  • Not to be instilled while wearing contact lenses
  • Contact lenses should be removed prior to instillation and may be reinserted after 10 minutes following administration
  • If more than 1 topical ophthalmic medicinal product is being used, each one 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 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

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