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Informations
about Olopatadine |
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What
is Olopatadine eye solution? |
OLOPATADINE (Patanol®)
helps to prevent itching of the eye caused by allergies. |
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What
should my health care professional know before I use
Olopatadine?
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They
need to know if you have any of these conditions:
•wear contact lenses
•an unusual or allergic reaction to Olopatadine,
other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
•pregnant or trying to get pregnant
•breast-feeding |
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How
should I use this medicine? |
Olopatadine
eye solution is only for use in the eye. Do not take
by mouth. Follow the directions on the prescription
label. Wash hands before and after use. Tilt the head
back slightly and pull down the lower lid with the
index finger to form a pouch. Try not to touch the
tip of the dropper to your eye, fingertips, or any
other surface. Squeeze the prescribed number of drops
into the pouch. Close the eye gently to spread the
drops. Your vision may blur for a few minutes. Use
your doses at regular intervals. Do not use your medicine
more often than directed.
Contact your pediatrician or health care professional
regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special
care may be needed. |
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If
you miss a dose, use it as soon as you can. If it
is almost time for your next dose, use only that dose.
Do not use double or extra doses. |
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What
drug(s) may interact with Olopatadine? |
No
interactions with other medicines have been reported.
Tell your prescriber or health care professional:
about all other medicines you are taking or using,
including non-prescription medicines; if you are a
frequent user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol;
if you smoke; or if you use illegal drugs. These may
affect the way your medicine works. Check with your
health care professional before stopping or starting
any of your medicines. |
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What
side effects may I notice from taking Olopatadine?
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Side
effects that you should report to your prescriber
or health care professional as soon as possible:
•skin rash (buy
Retin A), hives, or itching
•swelling of the lips, tongue or face
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention
(report to your prescriber or health care professional
if they continue or are bothersome):
Local effects in the eye may include:
•burning, discomfort, stinging, or tearing immediately
after use
•eyelid swelling or eye dryness
Other possible side effects include:
•bad taste in the mouth
•headache |
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What
should I watch for while taking Olopatadine? |
Tell
your prescriber or health care professional if your
symptoms do not start to improve in 2 or 3 days.
Report any serious side effects promptly. Stop using
Olopatadine if your eyes get inflamed, painful, or
have a discharge, and see your prescriber or health
care professional as soon as you can.
Be careful not to touch the tip of the dispensing
container onto the eye, or any other surface. Serious
eye infections can result from contamination of eye
solutions.
Do not wear soft contact lenses while putting Olopatadine
drops in the eye. Contact lenses may be inserted 10
minutes after putting the medicine in the eye. |
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Where
can I keep my medicine? |
Keep
out of the reach of children.
Keep container tightly closed when not in use. Store
between 4 degrees and 30 degrees C (39 degrees and
86 degrees F). Protect from light. Throw away any
unused medicine after the expiration date. |
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additional authority and manufacturer information
links about Olopatadine - |
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from Wikipedia.org |
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from HealthSquare.com |
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