Optipan Ophthalmic Solution 2%

Optipan Ophthalmic Solution 2% Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Food Interaction and all others data.

Trade Name Optipan Ophthalmic Solution 2%
Generic Sodium Cromoglicate [2%]
Weight 2%
Type Ophthalmic Solution
Therapeutic Class Mast Cell Stabiliser, Ophthalmic Non-Steroid drugs
Manufacturer Jayson Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Available Country Bangladesh
Last Updated: October 19, 2023 at 6:27 am
Optipan Ophthalmic Solution 2%
Optipan Ophthalmic Solution 2%

Uses

Sodium Cromoglycate 2% Eye Drops is used for the prophylaxis and symptomatic treatment of certain allergic ocular disorders including vernal kerato conjunctivitis, vernal conjunctivitis, giant papillary conjunctivitis, vernal keratitis and allergic keratoconjunctivitis. Ophthalmic administration of ... Read more

Dosage

Optipan Ophthalmic Solution 2% dosage

The usual dosage of Sodium Cromoglycate 2% Eye Drops in adults and children over 4 years of age or older is 1 or 2 drops in each eye 4-6 times daily at regular intervals. The recommended frequency of administration should not be exceeded. Patients should be advised that the therapeutic effects of Sodium Cromoglycate 2% Eye Drops depend on administration of the drug at regular intervals.

Side Effects

The most frequent adverse effect reported with use of Sodium Cromoglycate 2% Eye Drops is transient ocular stinging or burning upon instillation of the drug.

Precaution

Sodium Cromoglycate 2% Eye Drops contains benzalkonium chloride and patients should be advised not to wear soft contact lenses during treatment with Sodium Cromoglycate 2% Eye Drops.

Interaction

Sodium Cromoglycate has no known drug interactions.

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding use

In animal studies, Sodium Cromoglycate has produced adverse effects on the foetus only in high parenteral doses. There was no evidence of impaired fertility in reproduction studies in animals. Healthy infants have been born to women who received Sodium Cromoglycate throughout pregnancy; nevertheless, there is insufficient evidence to establish the safety in pregnancy. It should be used during pregnancy only when clearly needed. Since it is not known if Sodium Cromoglycate is distributed into milk in humans, the drug should be used with caution in nursing women.

Contraindication

Sodium Cromoglycate 2% Eye Drops is contraindicated in individuals who have shown hypersensitivity to the drug or any of the ingredients.

Acute Overdose

Overdose is unlikely. In the event of accidental ingestion, symptomatic treatment is recommended.

Storage Condition

Sodium Cromoglycate 2% Eye Drops should be protected from direct sunlight and stored at a temperature less than 30˚C; any unused ophthalmic solution should be discarded 4 weeks after opening the cap of the bottle.

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