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Medicine Overview of Alercon Nasal Spray 0.60% Nasal Spray
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Indication
Allergic rhinitis
Administration
Priming: Before initial use, prime Nasal Spray by releasing 5 sprays or until a fine mist appears. When Nasal Spray has not been used for more than 7 days, re-prime by releasing 2 sprays.
Adult Dose
Nasal
Seasonal allergic rhinitis
Adult: As 0.6% spray: 2 sprays into each nostril bid.
Child: 6-11 yr 1 spray into each nostril bid.
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 effects on conjunctival epithelial cells. It shares many of the pharmacologic effects of mast cell stabilisers.
Precaution
Patients should be informed to avoid spraying Nasal Spray in their eyes. Patient w/ other nasal disease. Patient Counselling May impair ability to engage in activities requiring complete mental alertness and motor coordination (e.g. driving or operating machinery) after admin of the nasal spray. Nasal examinations should be performed periodically for signs of adverse effects on the nasal mucosa.
Lactation: Unknown whether distributed in breast milk, caution advised
