Manufacturer: Alcon Laboratories
Salt Composition : Olopatadine(0.1% w/v)
Patanol Eye Drop belongs to a group of medicines called antihistamines. It is used to treat seasonal allergic conjunctivitis (infection, itching, redness, and swelling of the eye) caused due to pollens, dust, animal fur, and other allergens.
Follow your doctor’s instructions precisely for using Patanol Eye Drop in your eyes. It should be used regularly at evenly spaced time intervals as prescribed by your doctor. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. It may also lead to burning, pain, irritation in your eyes but this effect is temporary.
It inhibits histamine release from mast cells and is a relatively selective antagonist of H1-receptors. As a result, olopatadine prevents type 1 immediate hypersensitivity reactions. Topical ocular administration relieves the ocular pruritus associated with allergic conjunctivitis.
Following oral administration, about 70% and 17% of the total dose was recovered in the urine and feces, respectively. Following ocular administration, the elimination half-life of olopatadine was 3.4 ± 1.2 hours. In oral pharmacokinetics study, the elimination half-life was reported to be 8 to 12 hours.
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PATANOL (olopatadine hydrochloride ophthalmic solution) 0.1 % is contraindicated in persons with a known hypersensitivity to olopatadine hydrochloride or any components of PATANOL. PATANOL (olopatadine hydrochloride ophthalmic solution) 0.1% is for topical use only and not for injection or oral use
Patanol Eye Drop may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
No interaction found/established
Patanol Eye Drop is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
PATANOL (olopatadine hydrochloride ophthalmic solution) 0.1 % is indicated for the treatment of the signs and symptoms of allergic conjunctivitis. The recommended dose is one drop in each affected eye two times per day at an interval of 6 to 8 hours
Olopatadine ophthalmic has no noted severe interactions with any other drugs. Olopatadine ophthalmic has no noted serious interactions with any other drugs. Olopatadine ophthalmic has no noted moderate interactions with any other drugs. Olopatadine ophthalmic has no noted minor interactions with any other drugs
Check the label for directions before use. Hold the dropper close to the eye without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid. Wipe off the extra liquid.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Patanol Eye Drop, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
You have been prescribed Patanol Eye Drop to relieve red, itchy and watery eyes caused due to allergic eye diseases.
If you wear soft contact lenses, remove them before putting in these eye drops and wait at least 15 minutes before putting your lenses back in.
Do not touch the tip of the dropper to any surface, or to your eye, to avoid contaminating the eye drops.
Side effects such as eye pain or irritation, dry eyes, abnormal sensation in the eyes, headache may occur after using Patanol Eye Drop. These are usually mild and may not be with everyone.
It may cause short term blurring of vision when first used. Use caution before driving or using machines.
Any of the side effects other than mentioned above if occur, do consult the treating physician.
Make sure to use within 4 weeks of opening the bottle.
This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Hold the dropper close to the eye without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid. Wipe off the extra liquid.
Q. Is Patanol Eye Drop a steroid?
No, Patanol Eye Drop is not a steroid. It is a medication which is used to treat allergic conditions. Most commonly it is used to treat allergic conjunctivitis/pink eye. Do not take this medication without consulting your doctor.
Q. Is Patanol Eye Drop effective?
Patanol Eye Drop is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Patanol Eye Drop too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.
Q. Can Patanol Eye Drop cause eye irritation?
Usually, Patanol Eye Drop does not cause eye irritation. Infact, it helps in reducing the inflammation and irritation in the eye. However, in some cases, patients may experience eye irritation, abnormal eye sensation and eye discomfort.
Q. Can a child use Patanol Eye Drop?
Patanol Eye Drop can be used in children above 3 years of age at the same dose as in adults. However, the safety of children under 3 years of age with Patanol Eye Drop have not been established. Therefore, the use of Patanol Eye Drop should be avoided in children of such age group.
