Olacing Max 0.7% (Ophthalmic Solution)

5 ml drop: ৳ 250.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Olopatadine hydrochloride
Company Pacific pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as
Olacing ds 02 eye drop

Indications

  • Treatment of allergic conjunctivitis
  • Relief of symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis
  • Relief of symptoms of allergic rhinitis and allergic skin conditions

Pharmacology

  • Olopatadine is an antihistamine
  • Works by blocking the action of histamine
  • Reduces allergy symptoms
  • Acts as a mast cell stabilizer
  • Antagonist at histamine H1 receptors
  • Inhibits release of inflammatory mediators and cytokines
  • Moderate protein binding in human serum
  • Plasma elimination half-life of 8 to 12 hours
  • Mainly eliminated through urinary excretion

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: Two sprays per nostril twice daily for adults and adolescents
  • Nasal Spray: One spray per nostril twice daily for children 6 to 11 years of age
  • Tablet: 5 mg dosage; adults take one tablet twice daily, children over 7 years take one tablet twice daily

Administration

  • Instructions for using the Nasal Spray
  • Details on cleaning the nasal spray
  • Guidelines for proper insertion and dosage administration

Interaction

  • No formal drug-drug interaction studies conducted for Nasal Spray
  • Eliminated predominantly by renal excretion
  • No expected drug interactions involving P450 inhibition or plasma protein binding

Contraindications

  • Not recommended for individuals with known hypersensitivity to any component of the product
  • Not recommended for use in case of allergies to the tablet
  • Caution advised in consultation with a doctor for those with pre-existing medical conditions

Side Effects

  • Rarely reported headaches
  • Other adverse effects include asthenia, blurred vision, burning or stinging, dry eye, hyperemia, nausea, pruritus, rhinitis, sinusitis, taste perversion

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Insufficient data on teratogenic effects in pregnant women
  • Caution advised for pregnant women, potential benefit to risk assessment necessary
  • Potential systemic absorption in nursing mothers, caution recommended

Precautions & Warnings

  • Advice on contact lens usage for individuals with red eyes
  • Instructions for soft contact lens wearers
  • Guidance on initial use and re-priming of Nasal Spray
  • Caution against overdose and discontinuation without consultation

Use in Special Populations

  • No significant differences observed in safety or effectiveness for geriatric use

Overdose Effects

  • Lack of specific information on Olacing Max overdose
  • Alert on potential serious consequences of excessive medication use

Therapeutic Class

  • Belongs to the therapeutic class of Ophthalmic Non-Steroid drugs

Storage Conditions

  • Recommendation to store at room temperature
  • Protect from light exposure
  • Advisory on shelf life after opening the bottle

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