Alacot Eye Drops

Olopatadine 0.1% Eye prep
1mg/ml
Square Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Pack size 5ml drop
Unite Price 110.34 BDT

Indications

Alacot Eye Drops is used for: Allergic conjunctivitis

Adult Dose

Adults: 1 drop in the conjunctival sac of the affected eye(s) twice daily at an interval of 6-8 hr.

Child Dose

Children (above 3 years of age). 1 drop in the conjunctival sac of the affected eye(s) twice daily at an interval of 6-8 hr.

Renal Dose

Administration

Contra Indications

It is contraindicated incase of hypersensitivity to Olopatadine or to any component of the preparation.

Precautions

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

Pregnancy-Lactation

Interactions

May result in additive CNS depression w/ CNS depressants.

Side Effects

Side effects of Olopatadine 0.1% Eye prep : 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%)

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.

Note

Alacot 1mg/ml Eye Drops generic name is Olopatadine 0.1% Eye prep. Alacot 1mg/ml Eye Drops is manufactured by Square Pharmaceuticals Ltd.Alacot is availble in all over Bangladesh. Mes BD drug index information on Alacot Eye Drops is not intended for diagnosis, medical advice or treatment; neither intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment.

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