Alacot Eye Drops
Olopatadine 0.1% Eye prep
1mg/ml
Square Pharmaceuticals PLC.
| Pack size | 5ml drop |
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| Retail Price | 110.34 AED |
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.
Adverse 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%)
Mechanism 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 manufactured by Square Pharmaceuticals PLC.. Its generic name is Olopatadine 0.1% Eye prep. Alacot is availble in Bangladesh.
Farmaco 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.