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Drug
Uses
Patanol is used to treat the symptoms of allergic pink
eye. Olopatadine is in a class of medications called
antihistamines. It works by blocking histamine, a substance
in the body that causes allergic symptoms.
How
Drug Works
Olopatadine comes as an eyedrop to apply to the eye.
It is usually applied to the affected eye(s) twice a
day, around 6 to 8 hours apart. To help you remember
to use olopatadine, use it around the same time every
day. Follow the directions on your prescription label
carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain
any part you do not understand. Use olopatadine exactly
as directed. Do not use more or less of it or use it
more often than prescribed by your doctor.
How
Taken
Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water. Use
a mirror or have someone else put the drops in your
eye. Make sure the end of the dropper is not chipped
or cracked. Avoid touching the dropper against your
eye or anything else. Hold the dropper tip down at all
times to prevent drops from flowing back into the bottle
and contaminating the remaining contents. Lie down or
tilt your head back. Holding the bottle between your
thumb and index finger, place the dropper as near as
possible to your eyelid without touching it. Brace the
remaining fingers of that hand against your cheek or
nose. With the index finger of your other hand, pull
the lower lid of the eye down to form a pocket. Drop
the prescribed number of drops into the pocket made
by the lower lid and the eye. Placing the drops on the
surface of the eyeball can cause stinging. Close your
eye and press lightly against the lower lid with your
finger for 2-3 minutes to keep the medication in the
eye. Do not blink. Replace and tighten the cap right
away. Do not wipe or rinse it off. Wipe off any excess
liquid from your cheek with a clean tissue. Wash your
hands again.
Possible
Side Effects
Some common side effects reported with this medicine
include: dry eyes sore throat taste changes headache
blurred vision eye burning or stinging
Warnings/Precautions
you should know that you should not wear contact lenses
if your eye(s) is/are red. If your eye is not red and
you wear contact lenses, you should know that olopatadine
solution contains benzalkonium chloride, which can be
absorbed by soft contact lenses. Remove your contact
lenses before applying olopatadine and put them back
in 10 minutes later. Tell your doctor and pharmacist
if you are allergic to olopatadine, benzalkonium chloride,
or any other medications. Tell your doctor and pharmacist
what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins,
nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are
taking. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to
become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become
pregnant while using olopatadine, call your doctor.
Storage
Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat
and moisture (not in the bathroom). Keep this medication
in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out
of reach of children. Throw away any medication that
is outdated or no longer needed. Talk to your pharmacist
about the proper disposal of your medication.
Missed
Dose
Apply the missed dose as soon as you remember it. However,
if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed
dose and continue your regular dosing schedule. Do not
apply a double dose to make up for a missed one.
More
Information
For more information, talk to your doctor, pharmacist
or health care provider.
Disclaimer
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or adverse effects of your medication. This is only
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