Specification | |
US Brand Name | Patanase |
Strength | 120 MDI (12ml) |
Generic Name | Olopatadine Hcl |
Manufacturer | Sun Pharma |
Pharmaceutical Form | Nasal Spray |
Winolap
Nasal Spray - 120 MDI (12ml)
Winolap
Nasal Spray is an antihistamine or an anti
allergic medicine used to curb down the affects of histamine in human body.
Winolap Nasal Spray works on the symptoms of histamine such as itching,
sneezing and watery eyes to provide with some relief. This nasal spray is sold
under the trade name of Patanese Winolap Nasal Spray and is a product of Sun
Pharma. For anyone with seasonal allergies, this product is recommended by
health care practitioners.
How
it works?
Acting as an anti allergic nasal spray, this medicine
works on mild, major and severe symptoms of histamine providing one with relief
from congestion in nose, constant sneezing and running nose. This medicine
targets the histamine chemicals that produce those allergic symptoms. By
blocking the H1 receptors, this nasal spray prevents activation time of the
mast cells preventing the occurrence of allergy.
Important
information about Medicine (Olopatadine Hcl)
Known as Olapatadine, this nasal spray helps relieve
symptoms of histamine. This nasal spray can be used by anyone who is above the
age of 6 years, but if one is allergic to any drug or has a deviated septum the
doctor needs to be consulted.
Dosage
information
There is no prescribed dosage of this nasal spray as doctor
would decide on this looking into the condition of the patient and considering
factors such as age and health condition. The recommended dosage is of two
sprays a day per nostril and this can be increased if the patient feels too
uncomfortable dealing with those allergic symptoms such as itchy nose and
sneezing.
Strengths
available
This nasal spray is available in only one strength of 12
ml.
What
if you miss a dose?
It is recommended to take the medicine on same time daily;
this would ensure that you do not miss on the dose. If you miss on the dose,
talk to your doctor and set on the time for the next intake.
What
if you overdose?
Make sure that you use
this nasal spray the number of times your doctor recommended and in case you
overdose get in touch with your doctor as soon as possible. Overdose of the Winolap Nasal Spray can lead to drowsiness and restlessness.
Things
to be taken care of
Winolap
Nasal Spray should not be taken by anyone who is allergic to Olapatadine, having kidney related problems or is lactating or
pregnant or planning to conceive.
Side
Effects
Like other drugs, this nasal spray too has some side
effects attached and these include:
Headache
Blurred vision
Nausea
Cough
Nose bleeding
Fever
Chills
If any of these bother, one needs to get in touch with ones doctor
without any further delay.
Interaction
with other drugs
There are no possible drug interactions with these nasal
drops still one needs to inform the doctor about any medicines that are being
taken.