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Ocustin 15mg (Eye Drops)

Manufactured by: Popular Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

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Ocustin is indicated for

  • Allergic conjunctivitis

Precautions and warnings

Do not contact the dropper tip to any surface to reduce the possibility of contamination. It should not be used to alleviate irritation caused by contact lenses.

Patients should be cautioned not to use this drop when using contact lenses.

Side-effects

  • The most common reported side effect occurring in approximately 25% of subjects was a mild taste following instillation. Other side effects occurring in 2-5% of subjects were eye irritation
  • headache
  • and nasopharyngitis.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity.

Mode of actions

Bepotastine is a direct H1-receptor antagonist that stops mast cells from releasing histamine.

Dosage & Administration

Instill one drop into the affected eye(s) twice a day.
Pediatric Use: Safety and effectiveness in children below the age of 2 years have not been established.

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 plastic dropper bottle Price : ৳300

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