Patolop Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info Full Prescribing Info Contents Description Action Indications/Uses Dosage/Direction for Use Overdosage Contraindications Special Precautions Use In Pregnancy & Lactation Adverse Reactions Drug Interactions Caution For Usage Storage MIMS Class ATC Classification Regulatory Classification Presentation/Packing

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Olopatadine HCl

Indications/Uses

Ocular signs & symptoms of seasonal allergic conjunctivitis.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult Instill 1 drop in conjunctival sac of affected eye or eyes bid (8 hrly), may be maintained for up to 4 mth if considered necessary. Ped patient ≥3 yr Same as adult dose.

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Overdosage

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Contraindications

Hypersensitivity.

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Special Precautions

Discontinue use if serious reactions or hypersensitivity occur. Careful not to touch eyelids, surrounding areas, or other surfaces w/ dropper tip of bottle to prevent contamination of dropper tip & soln. Allow interval of 5-10 min between successive applications in case of concomitant therapy w/ other topical ocular medicines. Benzalkonium Cl content may cause punctate keratopathy &/or toxic ulcerative keratopathy. Require close, frequent & regular monitoring in dry eye patients or in conditions where cornea is compromised. Wait 10-15 min after instillation before re-inserting contact lenses. Temporary blurred vision or other visual disturbances may affect ability to drive or use machines. Kidney & liver failure. Effective contraception during treatment in women of childbearing potential. Not to be used unless necessary; use only if potential benefit is more than potential fetal risk during pregnancy. Not recommended for breastfeeding mothers.

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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

Headache, dysgeusia; eye pain & irritation, dry eye, abnormal sensation in eyes; nasal dryness; fatigue.

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Caution For Usage

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Storage

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Description

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Action

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MIMS Class

Ophthalmic Decongestants, Anesthetics, Anti-Inflammatories

ATC Classification

S01GX09 - olopatadine ; Belongs to the class of other ophthalmologic antiallergics.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Patolop ophth soln 1 mg/mL (0.1% w/v)

Packing/Price

5 mL x 1's

Patolop

olopatadine

Manufacturer:

World Medicine

Distributor:

Vista Pharma