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Patanol Info
Generic
Name: Olopatadine Eye Drops (oh-loe-pa-TA-deen)
Brand Name: Patanol
Do NOT use Patanol Drops if:
you are allergic to any ingredient in Patanol Drops Contact your doctor or health care provider right
away if any of these apply to you.
Before using Patanol Drops:
Tell your health care provider if you have any medical
conditions, especially if any of the following apply
to you:
if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant,
or are breast-feeding
if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation,
or dietary supplement
if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
if you wear contact lenses Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Patanol Drops. However,
no specific interactions with Patanol Drops are known
at this time.
Ask your health care provider if Patanol Drops may
interact with other medicines that you take. Check
with your health care provider before you start, stop,
or change the dose of any medicine.
How to use Patanol Drops:
Use Patanol Drops as directed by your doctor. Check
the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
Patanol Drops is only for the eye. Do not get it
in your nose or mouth.
Do NOT use Patanol Drops in your eyes while you are wearing contact lenses.
Soft contact lenses may absorb a chemical in Patanol Drops; wait 10 minutes
after you use Patanol Drops before you put your contacts back in. Only reinsert
your contact lenses if your eyes are not red.
To use Patanol Drops in the eye, first, wash your hands. Tilt your head back.
Using your index finger, pull the lower eyelid away from the eye to form a
pouch. Drop the medicine into the pouch and gently close your eyes. Immediately
use your finger to apply pressure to the inside corner of the eye for 1 to
2 minutes. Do not blink. Remove excess medicine around your eye with a clean,
dry tissue, being careful not to touch your eye. Wash your hands to remove
any medicine that may be on them.
To prevent germs from contaminating your medicine, do not touch the applicator
tip to any surface, including the eye. Keep the container tightly closed.
Patanol Drops works best when used regularly, before signs and symptoms begin
to occur. If your symptoms continue, contact your health care provider. Do
not use Patanol Drops for a longer period of time than your health care provider
prescribed it for.
If you miss a dose of Patanol Drops, use it as soon as possible. If it is
almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular
dosing schedule. Do not use 2 doses at once. Ask your health care provider any questions you may
have about how to use Patanol Drops.
Important safety information:
Do not use Patanol Drops to treat contact lens
irritation. Redness due to contact lens wear may not
be caused by allergies. Do not wear contact lenses
if your eyes are red. If redness continues, talk to
your health care provider.
Do not use Patanol Drops for future eye problems without first checking with
your health care provider.
Patanol Drops should not be used in CHILDREN younger than 3 years old; safety
and effectiveness in these children have not been confirmed.
PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor.
You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Patanol Drops while
you are pregnant. It is not known if Patanol Drops is found in breast milk.
If you are or will be breast-feeding while you use Patanol Drops, check with
your doctor. Discuss any possible risks to your baby. Possible side effects of Patanol Drops:
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people
have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor
if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or
become bothersome:
Blurred vision; burning or stinging; change in taste;
dryness of the eye; eye pain; feeling that something
is in your eye; head congestion; headache; itching;
redness in the eye; runny nose; sore throat; tearing;
weakness.
Seek medical attention right away if any of these
SEVERE side effects occur:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching;
difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling
of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue).
This is not a complete list of all side effects that
may occur. If you have questions or need medical advice
about side effects, contact your doctor or health care
provider. You may report side effects to the FDA at
1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088) or at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch.
If OVERDOSE is suspected:
Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of
Poison Control Centers), your local poison control
center (http://www.aapcc.org/findyour.htm), or emergency
room immediately. Patanol Drops may be harmful if swallowed.
Proper storage of Patanol Drops:
Store Patanol Drops between 39 and 77 degrees F (4
and 25 degrees C) in a tightly closed container. Store
away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in
the bathroom. Keep Patanol Drops out of the reach of
children and away from pets.
General information:
If you have any questions about Patanol Drops,
please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other
health care provider.
Patanol Drops is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed.
Do not share it with other people.
If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your
doctor. This information is a summary only. It does not contain
all information about Patanol Drops. If you have questions
about the medicine you are taking or would like more
information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or
other health care provider. |
