Medication guide
Olopatadine Hydrochloride
- Generic name
- Olopatadine Hydrochloride
- Common brand names
- Pataday Once Daily Relief, Pataday Twice Daily Relief
- Medication class
- Ophthalmic antihistamine/mast-cell stabilizer
Overview
Its medication class is Ophthalmic antihistamine/mast-cell stabilizer. Common uses include Seasonal and perennial allergic conjunctivitis. Product forms and labels can differ, so follow the specific package instructions and ask a pharmacist or qualified healthcare professional about individual questions.
How to Take it
- Route
- Ophthalmic drops/lubricants.
- Time of day
- Use at symptom onset and before prolonged screen/irritating exposure if needed.
- With food/water
- No food relationship; avoid contact with water before instillation.
- Preparation
- Hand wash, pull lower lid down, apply drop; do not touch tip to eye.
- Safe dose
- One to two drops per eye unless label says otherwise.
- Max dose
- Do not exceed label daily frequency/number of drops.
- Frequency
- Every few hours to 2 times/day depending product and symptoms.
- Other recommendations
- Remove contact lenses if instructed and wait if discomfort persists >5 minutes.
Common uses
- Seasonal and perennial allergic conjunctivitis
Common side effects
- Blurred vision
- stinging
- burning
- headache
- fatigue
- eye irritation
- and dry eyes
Important warnings
- Useful for allergy symptoms, not infections with purulent discharge or severe pain. Avoid sharing container and avoid combining with multiple antihistamine eye drops. Seek care for vision changes, eye pain, or persistent redness >48 hours.
General interactions information
Minimal; separate from other medicated drops to avoid washout
Sources / references
- Olopatadine Ophthalmic — MedlinePlus
U.S. National Library of Medicine
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