Alcafta 250 mg/100 ml
Alcaftadine
Category: Eye Drop
Manufacturer: Incepta Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Allopathic
MFG. Licence No. Biological
193
MFG. Licence No. Non-Biological
108
Address
Zirabo, Savar, Dhaka Dewan Idris Road, Bara Rangamatia
Price: 400.0 ৳
5 ml in Bottle
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Uses of Alcafta:
- Allergic eye disease
Prevention of itching associated with allergic conjunctivitis.
Alcafta eye drop is contraindicated in patients who are hypersensitive to any component of this product.
Ophthalmic Anti-allergic preparations
This eye drops is a sterile topical ophthalmic solution containing Alcaftadine. Alcaftadine is an histamine receptor antagonist and inhibitor of the release of histamine from mast cell. It is also a potent histamine H2 and H4 receptor antagonist that has demonstrated anti-inflammatory property. In doing so, antihistaminic effect provides relief from itching associated with early phase of ocular allergic response, whereas mast cell stabilization inhibits the release of mediators such as cytokines and lipid mediators that play a role in late-phase response of allergic conjunctivitis.
How to use
Alcaftadine:
This medicine is for external use only. Take it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Hold the dropper close to the eye without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid. Wipe off extra liquid.
Adult Dose:
Instill one drop in each eye once daily.
None well documented.
Alcaftadine eye drop is contraindicated in patients who are hypersensitive to any component of this product.
Common
- Eye irritation
- Itching
- Stinging in the eyes
- Burning eyes
1-10%
Ocular
Irritation,Burning,Stinging,Redness,Pruritus,Eye discharge,Eye swelling,Erythema of eyelid,Eyelid edema
Nonocular
Nasopharyngitis,Headache,Influenza,Somnolence
Pregnancy category B. There are however, no adequate and well controlled studies in pregnant women, thus this drug should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed. It is not known whether this drug is excreted in human milk. Caution should be exercised while administered to a nursing woman.
Precaution:
The drug should not be instilled while wearing contact lenses. If hypersensitivity reaction occurs after instillation patients should be advised to discontinue the use of Alcaftadine and consult with physicians.
Lactation: Unknown whether distributed in breast milk, caution advised.
Store in a cool (15°C - 25°C) and dry place protected from light. Do not use after one month once the cap is opened.
Ophthalmic Anti-allergic preparations
Alcaftadine is an H1, H2 & H4 histamine receptor antagonist and inhibitor of the release of histamine from mast cells.
Pregnancy Category: B
Lactation: Unknown whether distributed in breast milk, caution advised
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