Alercon

Spray

Pack Size : 1 Spray x 1 Bottle

Generics : Olopatadine 0.6% Nasal prep

Manufacturer : Acme Laboratories Ltd.

Best Price * TK 300.75

* Delivery will be done in Dhaka city only.

Alternative Product

Nasal Spray Olopan - 0.6% Beximco Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

Tk 400.00

More Information About - Alercon

Description

Generic Name

Olopatadine 0.6% Nasal prep

Precaution

Patients should be informed to avoid spraying Nasal Spray in their eyes. Patient w/ other nasal disease. Patient Counselling May impair ability to engage in activities requiring complete mental alertness and motor coordination (e.g. driving or operating machinery) after admin of the nasal spray. Nasal examinations should be performed periodically for signs of adverse effects on the nasal mucosa. Lactation: Unknown whether distributed in breast milk, caution advised

Indication

Allergic rhinitis

Contra Indication

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

Dose

N/A

Side Effect

>10% Bitter taste (12.8%; 1% pediatric),Respiratory epistaxis (3-25%) 1-10% Headache (4.4%),Depression (2%),Fatigue (1%),Somnolence (1%),Weight gain (1%),Epistaxis (3.2%; 5.7% pediatric),Upper respiratory tract infection (2.6% pediatric),Pharyngolaryngeal pain (2.2%),Postnasal drip (1.5%),Cough (1.4%),Urinary tract infection (1.2%),Upper respiratory tract infection in children (3%) <1% CPK elevation,Dry mouth,Anosmia,Hyposmia,Nasopharyngitis,Throat irritation,Influenza

Pregnancy Category

Name : C

Description

Animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use of the drug in pregnant women despite potential risks

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.

Interaction

May result in additive CNS depression w/ CNS depressants.

Pregnancy Category Note

N/A

Adult Dose

Nasal Seasonal allergic rhinitis Adult: As 0.6% spray: 2 sprays into each nostril bid. Child: 6-11 yr 1 spray into each nostril bid.

Child Dose

Nasal Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis <6 years: Safety and efficacy not established 6-12 years: 1 spray each nostril twice daily. >12 years: 2 sprays each nostril twice daily.

Renal Dose

N/A

Administration

Priming: Before initial use, prime Nasal Spray by releasing 5 sprays or until a fine mist appears. When Nasal Spray has not been used for more than 7 days, re-prime by releasing 2 sprays.

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