Genacaft Eye Drop
Alcaftadine eye prep
250mg/100ml
General Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
| Pack size | 5 ml |
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| Retail Price | 400.00 AED |
Indications
Genacaft Eye Drop is used for:
Prevention of itching associated with, allergic conjunctivitis
Adult Dose
Eye Drop
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Indicated for prevention of itching associated with allergic conjunctivitis
Instill one drop in each eye once daily.
Child Dose
Eye Drop
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Indicated for prevention of itching associated with allergic conjunctivitis
<2 years: Safety and efficacy not established
>2 years: As adults, instill 1 gtt to each eye daily
Renal Dose
Administration
If more than 1 topical ophthalmic medicinal product is being used, each one should be administered at least 5 minutes apart
Contra Indications
Alcaftadine eye drop is contraindicated in patients who are hypersensitive to any component of this product.
Precautions
The drug should not be instilled while wearing contact lenses. If a hypersensitivity reaction occurs after instillation patients should be advised to discontinue the use of Alcaftadine and consult with physicians.
Pregnancy-Lactation
Pregnancy
There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women to inform a drug-associated risk; there are limited data on use of drugs in pregnant women; advise pregnant women of the potential risk to the fetus and mother; treatment should only be administered during pregnancy if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to fetus and mother
Animal data
In embryo-fetal studies in rats and rabbits, oral administration of alcaftadine during the period of organogenesis did not produce maternal or embryofetal toxicity at clinically relevant doses;
Lactation
There is no information regarding the presence of drugs in human milk, its effects on breastfed infants, or on milk production to inform risk to an infant during lactation; the developmental and health benefits of breastfeeding should be considered, along with the mother’s clinical need for treatment, and any potential adverse effects on breastfed infant from therapy
Interactions
None well documented.
Adverse Effects
Side effects of Alcaftadine eye prep :
1-10%
Ocular
Irritation,Burning,Stinging,Redness,Pruritus,Eye discharge,Eye swelling,Erythema of eyelid,Eyelid edema
Nonocular
Nasopharyngitis,Headache,Influenza,Somnolence
Mechanism of Action
Alcaftadine is an H1, H2 & H4 histamine receptor antagonist and inhibitor of the release of histamine from mast cells.
Note
Genacaft 250mg/100ml Eye Drop manufactured by General Pharmaceuticals Ltd.. Its generic name is Alcaftadine eye prep. Genacaft is availble in Bangladesh.
Farmaco BD drug index information on Genacaft Eye Drop is not intended for diagnosis, medical advice or treatment; neither intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment.