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Olopatadine

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Overview
Olopatadine is an antihistamine that reduces the natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms of itching or watery eyes. Olopatadine ophthalmic (for the eye) is used to treat eye itching caused by allergies. Olopatadine ophthalmic may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Indications
Olopatadine is an antihistamine that reduces the natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms of itching or watery eyes. Olopatadine ophthalmic (for the eye) is used to treat eye itching caused by allergies. Olopatadine ophthalmic may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Contraindications
You should not use olopatadine ophthalmic if you are allergic to it. Ask a doctor or pharmacist if olopatadine ophthalmic is safe to use if you have any type of eye infection. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Olopatadine ophthalmic is not approved for use by anyone younger than 2 years old.
Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. olopatadine ophthalmic may cause serious side effects. Stop using olopatadine ophthalmic and call your doctor at once if you have: eye pain or changes in vision; eye itching that gets worse or lasts longer than 72 hours; severe burning, stinging, or irritation after using this medicine; or eye swelling, redness, severe discomfort, crusting or drainage (may be signs of infection ). Less serious side effects may be more likely, and you may have none at all. This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Warnings
Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.
High Risk Groups
Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.
Adult Dosage
2.22 to 0 mg/ml (1.1 (1.11)) 24 hourly opthalmic — The dose is one drop of olopatadine in the conjunctival sac of the affected eye(s) twice daily (8 hourly). Treatment may be maintained for up to four months, if considered necessary.
Child Dosage
2.22 to 0 mg/ml (1.1 (1.11)) 24 hourly opthalmic — The dose is one drop of olopatadine in the conjunctival sac of the affected eye(s) twice daily (8 ho
Neonatal Dosage
2.22 to 0 mg/ml (1.1 (1.11)) 24 hourly opthalmic — The dose is one drop of olopatadine in the conjunctival sac of the affected eye(s) twice daily (8 hourly). Treatment may be maintained for up to four months, if considered necessary.
Drug Interactions
Medicine used in the eyes is not likely to be affected by other drugs you use. But many drugs can interact with each other. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all medicines you use, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins , and herbal products .
Storage
Eye drop Store Between 15°C-30°C. Do not Freeze.