Allergies - Patanol
Generic Name:
olopatadine ophthalmic (oh low PAT a deen)
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What is Patanol? |
Patanol (olopatadine hydrochloride ophthalmic solution) 0.1% is a prescription eye drop for effective treatment of ALL signs and symptoms of allergic conjunctivitis. Patanol is a unique product that works in minutes to relieve your itchy, red, watery allergy eyes and prevents symptoms from coming back, when dosed twice a day.
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What should you Know? |
Do not touch the dropper to any surface, including your eyes or hands. The dropper is sterile. If it becomes contaminated, it could cause an infection in your eye.
Apply light pressure to the inside corner of your eye (near your nose) after each drop to prevent the fluid from draining down your tear duct.
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Before Using |
Do not use olopatadine ophthalmic if you have a bacterial, viral, or fungal infection in your eye unless you are also receiving proper anti-infective treatment.
Olopatadine ophthalmic is in the FDA pregnancy category C. This means that it is not known whether olopatadine ophthalmic will harm an unborn baby. Do not use this medication without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant.
It is not known whether olopatadine passes into breast milk. Do not use olopatadine ophthalmic without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
Olopatadine is not approved by the FDA for use by children younger than 3 years of age. |
Directions |
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Use olopatadine eyedrops exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you. |
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Wash your hands before and after using your eyedrops. |
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Tilt your head back slightly and pull down on your lower eyelid. Position the dropper above your eye. Look up and away from the dropper. Squeeze out a drop and close your eye. Apply gentle pressure to the inside corner of your eye (near your nose) for about 1 minute to prevent the liquid from draining down your tear duct. If you are using more than one drop in the same eye, repeat the process with about 5 minutes between drops. |
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Olopatadine ophthalmic is usually applied twice a day with 6 to 8 hours between doses. Follow your doctor's instructions. |
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Do not touch the dropper to any surface, including your eyes or hands. The dropper is sterile. If it becomes contaminated, it could cause an infection in your eye. |
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Do not use any eyedrop that is discolored or has particles in it. |
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Store olopatadine ophthalmic at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Keep the bottle properly capped. |
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What happens if I miss a dose?
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| Apply the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next regularly scheduled dose, skip the missed dose and apply the next one as directed. Do not use a double dose of this medication. |
Cautions |
Serious side effects from olopatadine ophthalmic are not likely to occur. Seek emergency medical attention if you experience an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of your throat; swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; or hives).
Less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to use olopatadine ophthalmic and talk to your doctor if you experience
· burning, stinging, irritation, itching, redness, or dryness of the eyes;
· swollen eyelids;
· a stuffy or runny nose;
· headache; or
· changes in taste.
Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome. |
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