Patanol

Generic name: Olopatadine Ophthalmic
Brand names: Patanol
Drug class: Ophthalmic antihistamines and decongestants

Usage of Patanol

Patanol is an antiHistamine that reduces the natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms of itching or watery eyes.

Patanol eye drops are used to treat eye itching caused by allergies.

Patanol may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Patanol side effects

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

Stop using this medicine 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 Patanol 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.

Before taking Patanol

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

Ask a doctor or pharmacist if Patanol is safe to use if you have any type of eye infection.

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Patanol eye drops are not approved for use by anyone younger than 2 years old.

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How to use Patanol

Usual Adult Dose for Seasonal Allergic Conjunctivitis:

0.1% solution: 1 drop in each affected eye twice per day at an interval of 6 to 8 hours 0.2%/0.7% solution: 1 drop in each affected eye once a day Use: Treatment of the signs and symptoms of allergic conjunctivitis

Usual Pediatric Dose for Seasonal Allergic Conjunctivitis:

2 years or older: 0.2%/0.7% solution: 1 drop in each affected eye once a day 3 years or older: 0.1% solution: 1 drop in each affected eye twice per day at an interval of 6 to 8 hours Use: Treatment of the signs and symptoms of allergic conjunctivitis

Warnings

Before using Patanol, tell your doctor if you have any type of infection in your eye.

Do not use the eye drops while you are wearing contact lenses. The eyes drops may contain a preservative that can be absorbed by soft contact lenses. Wait at least 10 minutes after using Patanol before putting your contact lenses in.

Avoid wearing contact lenses while your eyes are red or irritated.

Do not allow the Patanol dropper tip to touch any surface, including the eyes or hands. If the dropper becomes contaminated it could cause an infection in your eye, which can lead to vision loss or serious damage to the eye.

Do not use the eye drops if the liquid has changed colors or has particles in it.

Stop using Patanol and call your doctor at once if you have severe redness, swelling, burning, stinging, drainage, crusting, or other irritation when using the eye drops.

What other drugs will affect Patanol

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.

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