Alchek DS0.2%
Eye Drops
Apex Pharma Ltd.
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| Alcohol | No interaction found/established |
| Pregnancy | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Alchek DS may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developi... View More |
| Breastfeeding | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Alchek DS is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby. |
| Driving | UNSAFE Alchek DS may cause blurring of your vision for a short time just after its use. Do not drive until your vision is clear. |
| Kidney | No interaction found/established |
| Liver | No interaction found/established |
Introduction
Alchek DS belongs to a group of medicines called antihistamines. It is used to treat seasonal allergic conjunctivitis (infection, itching, redness and s... View More
Side effects of Alchek DS
- Eye pain
- Eye irritation
- Abnormal eye sensation
- Eye discomfort
How to use Alchek DS
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 ... View More
How Alchek DS works
Alchek DS is an antiallergic medication. It works by blocking the action of a chemical messenger (histamine) which is responsible for red, itchy, watery... View More
What if you forget to take Alchek DS?
If you miss a dose of Alchek DS, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your... View More
- You have been prescribed Alchek DS to relieve red, itchy and watery eyes caused due to allergic eye diseases.
- If you wear soft contact lenses, remove them before putting in these eye drops and wait at least 15 minutes before putting your lenses back in.
- Do not touch the tip of the dropper to any surface, or to your eye, to avoid contaminating the eye drops.
- Side effects such as eye pain or irritation, dry eyes, abnormal sensation in the eyes, headache may occur after using Alchek DS. These are usually mild ... View More
- It may cause short term blurring of vision when first used. Use caution before driving or using machines.
- Any of the side effects other than mentioned above if occur, do consult the treating physician.
- Make sure to use within 4 weeks of opening the bottle.
Indication
Allergic conjunctivitis
Adult Dose
Adults: One drop in each affected eye once a day.
Child Dose
Children (above 2 years of age): One drop in each affected eye once a day.
Contraindication
It is contraindicated incase of hypersensitivity to Olopatadine or to any component of the preparation.
Mode of Action
Olopatadine is a relatively selective histamine H1-receptor antagonist which inhibits the release of histamine from mast cells and histamine-induced eff... View More
Precaution
Not intended for contact lens-related irritation. Pregnancy and lactation. Remove contact lenses prior to eye admin. Reinsert contact lenses 10 min afte... View More
Side Effect
1-10% Headache (7%),Asthenia (<5%),Blurred vision (<5%),Burning or stinging (<5%),Cold syndrome (<5%),Dry eye (<5%),Foreign body sensation (<5%),Hypere... View More
Interaction
May result in additive CNS depression w/ CNS depressants.
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