Alercon 5 ml E/D

Alercon 5 ml E/D

DESCRIPTION

ALERCON Eye Drops is a sterile ophthalmic solution, a relatively selective H1- receptor antagonist.

COMPOSITION

Alercon : Each ml contains Olopatadine Hydrochloride USP equivalent to Olopatadine 1 mg.

Alercon DS : Each ml contains Olopatadine Hydrochloride USP equivalent to Olopatadine 2 mg.

INDICATIONS

ALERCON Eye Drops is indicated for the treatment of the signs and symptoms of allergic conjunctivitis.

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION

Alercon : The recommended dose is 1-2 drops in each affected eye two times per day. Maximum duration of treatment is four months.

Alercon DS : The recommended dose is one drop in each affected eye once daily.

SIDE EFFECTS

Local irritation; less commonly keratitis, dry eye, local oedema, photophobia, headache, asthenia, dizziness; dry nose are reported.

CONTRAINDICATION

ALERCON Eye Drops is contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to Olopatadine or any other component of the preparation.

PRECAUTION

ALERCON DS (Olopatadine Hydrochloride) ophthalmic solution is for topical use only and not for injection or oral use.

 Patients should be advised not to wear contact lens if their eye is red.

 ALERCON DS (Olopatadine Hydrochloride) ophthalmic solution should not be used to treat contact lens related irritation.

 Patients who wear soft contact lenses and whose eyes are not red should be instructed to wait at least ten minutes after instilling ALERCON DS (Olopatadine Hydrochloride) ophthalmic solution before they insert their contact lenses.

USE IN PREGNANCY & LACTATION

Pregnancy : Pregnancy category C.

Lactation: Caution should be exercised when Olopatadine Hydrochloride eye drops is administered to a nursing mother.

USE IN CHILDREN

Safety and effectiveness in paediatric patients below the age of 3 years have not been established.

SUPPLY

Alercon : Each plastic dropper bottle contains 5 ml sterile eye drops.

Alercon DS: Each plastic dropper bottle contains 5 ml sterile eye drops