Lopadine Max(Olopatadine 0.7% )
Therapeutic Group: Opthalmic-Anti-Allergic
Presentation
Lopadine Max Sterile Eye Drops: Each ml eye drop contains Olopatadine Hydrochloride USP equivalent to Olopatadine 7 mg.
Description
Olopatadine is an inhibitor of the release of histamine from the mast cell and a relatively selective histamine H 1 -antagonist that inhibits histamine induced inflammatory effects on human conjunctival epithelial cells.
Indications
This drug is indicated for the treatment of the sign and symptoms of allergic conjunctivitis (itchy, watery, red, irritated eyes).
Dosage & Administration
Adults and children (age 2 years and above)
One drop in the conjunctival sac of the affected eye(s) once daily.
Side Effects
Following adverse effects can be seen in some patients:
Headache, asthenia, blurred vision, burning or stinging, cold syndrome, dry eye, foreign body sensation, hyperaemia, hypersensitivity, keratitis, lid oedema, nausea, pharyngitis, pruritus, rhinitis, sinusitis.
Precautions
To prevent contaminating the dropper tip and solution, care should be taken not to touch the eyelids or surrounding areas with the dropper tip of the bottle. Patients should be advised not to wear a contact lens if their eye is red.
Use in Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy: Pregnancy category C. For this drug, no clinical data on exposed pregnancies is available.
Lactation: It is not known if this medicine passes into breast milk, therefore it is not recommended for use during breastfeeding.
Drug Interaction
Interactions with other medications have not been investigated in vivo.
Over Dose
No information is available.
Storage
Keep out of the reach of children.
Store in a cool, dry place, away from heat and direct light.
Do not use more than 4 weeks after opening
Commercial Pack
Lopadine Max Sterile Eye Drops: Plastic dropper bottle containing 5 ml sterile eye drops.