Patanase

Generic name: Olopatadine (nasal)
Brand names: Patanase
Drug class: Nasal antihistamines and decongestants

Usage of Patanase

Patanase is an antiHistamine that reduces the effects of natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms of sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose.

Patanase is a prescription nasal spray used to treat nasal symptoms such as congestion, sneezing, and runny nose caused by seasonal allergies.

Patanase nasal spray is for use in adults and children at least 6 years old.

Patanase side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction to Patanase: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Stop using Patanase and call your doctor at once if you have:

nosebleed;

painful sores inside your nose;

fever; or

pain or burning when you urinate.

Common Patanase side effects may include:

runny or stuffy nose, nosebleeds;

cough, throat pain or irritation;

a bitter taste in your mouth;

drowsiness;

headache;

fever;

rash; or

painful urination.

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.

Before taking Patanase

You should not use Patanase if you are allergic to olopatadine.

Tell your doctor if you have other conditions that affect the inside of your nose.

It is not known whether olopatadine will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using Patanase. It is not known whether olopatadine passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. Do not give this medicine to a child younger than 6 years old without medical advice.

Not approved for use by anyone younger than 6 years old.

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How to use Patanase

Usual Adult Dose for Allergic Rhinitis:

2 sprays in each nostril twice a day Use: For the relief of symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis

Usual Pediatric Dose for Allergic Rhinitis:

6 to 11 years: 1 spray in each nostril twice a day 12 years or older: 2 sprays in each nostril twice a day Use: For the relief of symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis

Warnings

Before using Patanase, tell your doctor if you have any non-allergic conditions affecting the inside of your nose, such as a deviated septum.

Patanase may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be alert. Drinking alcohol can increase certain side effects of Patanase. Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve, or if they get worse while using this medicine.

Use only as directed. Tell your doctor if you use other medicines or have other medical conditions or allergies.

What other drugs will affect Patanase

Using Patanase with other drugs that make you drowsy can worsen this effect. Ask your doctor before using opioid medication, a sleeping pill, a muscle relaxer, or medicine for anxiety or seizures.

Other drugs may interact with olopatadine, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Tell your doctor about all other medicines you use.

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