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Olpadin DS (Eye Drops)

Manufactured by: Aristopharma Limited

Olopatadine 0.2% Eye prep Similar medicine

Olpadin DS is indicated for

  • Allergic conjunctivitis

Precautions and warnings

To avoid contaminating the dropper and solution, make sure the dropper tip does not touch your eyelids or the skin around your eyes. Patients should not wear contact lenses if their eyes are red. Lopadine should not be used for irritation caused by contact lenses.

Side-effects

  • Ocular: blurred vision
  • burning or stinging
  • conjunctivitis
  • dry eye
  • foreign body sensation
  • hyperemia
  • hypersensitivity
  • keratitis
  • lid edema
  • pain
  • ocular pruritus. Non-ocular: asthenia
  • back pain
  • flu syndrome
  • headache
  • increased cough
  • infection
  • nausea
  • rhinitis
  • sinusitis
  • taste perversion.

Drug Interactions

It may cause extra drowsiness or sedation if taken with other medicines that also depress the central nervous system.

Contraindications

Do not use this medication if you are allergic to Olopatadine or to any of its ingredients.

Mode of actions

Olopatadine is a type of medicine that mainly blocks histamine H1 receptors. It helps stop histamine from being released by mast cells and also prevents the effects of histamine on the surface of the eye. Olopatadine works in a similar way to mast cell stabilizers.

Dosage & Administration

Adults and children (above 2 years of age). One drop in each affected eye once a day.

Pregnancy & Lactation

Although animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, but during pregnancy, this medicine can be used just when definitely required despite potential risks.

Mothers with a newborn baby who have used this drug during the last 3 months of pregnancy may seldom create symptoms including drowsiness, muscle stiffness or shakiness, feeding or breathing troubles, constant crying. If you notice any of these symptoms of your baby's particularly during their first month, tell the doctor immediately.

This medicine passes into breast milk. Talk to your doctor before breastfeeding.

Pack Size & Price

5 ml drop Price : ৳150

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