Alcodin-DS 2 gm/100 ml
Generic: Olopatadine
Category: Eye Drop
Manufacturer: Chemist Laboratories Ltd.
Allopathic
MFG. Licence No. Biological
063
MFG. Licence No. Non-Biological
135
Address
College Road, Barisal
Price: 170.0 ৳
5 x 12 in Bottle
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Indications
Allergic conjunctivitis
It is contraindicated incase of hypersensitivity to Olopatadine or to any component of the preparation.
Dosage and Administration
How to use
Olopatadine:
This medicine is for external use only. Take it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Hold the dropper close to the eye without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid. Wipe off extra liquid.
Adult Dose:
Adults: One drop in each affected eye once a day.
Child Dose:
Children (above 2 years of age): One drop in each affected eye once a day.
Interaction
May result in additive CNS depression w/ CNS depressants.
Contraindications
It is contraindicated incase of hypersensitivity to Olopatadine or to any component of the preparation.
Side Effects
Common
- Eye pain
- Eye irritation
- Abnormal eye sensation
- Eye discomfort
1-10%
Headache (7%),Asthenia (<5%),Blurred vision (<5%),Burning or stinging (<5%),Cold syndrome (<5%),Dry eye (<5%),Foreign body sensation (<5%),Hyperemia (<5%),Hypersensitivity (<5%),Keratitis (<5%),Lid edema (<5%),Nausea (<5%),Pharyngitis (<5%),Pruritus (<5%),Rhinitis (<5%),Sinusitis (<5%),Taste perversion (<5%)
Precautions And Warnings
Precaution:
Not intended for contact lens-related irritation. Pregnancy and lactation. Remove contact lenses prior to eye admin. Reinsert contact lenses 10 min after admin. Do not wear contact lenses if eyes are red. Improper handling may contaminate soln w/ bacteria that may cause ocular infections. Tip of the dispensing container should not be in contact w/ eye, eyelids or surrounding structures. Monitoring Parameters.
Lactation: Unknown if distributed into breast milk; use caution
Mode of Action
Olopatadine is a relatively selective histamine H1-receptor antagonist which inhibits the release of histamine from mast cells and histamine-induced effects on conjunctival epithelial cells. It shares many of the pharmacologic effects of mast cell stabilisers.
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