Pataday 0.2% Eye Drops (Olopatadine Hydrochloride)

Adult eye dose

Instill 1 drop once a day.

This medicine should not be used by patients who are allergic to its active ingredient or excipients. Neurological symptoms such as headache, taste disturbances, and dizziness may occur during use, and symptoms such as punctate keratitis, eye pain, eye itching, and eye redness may also occur. Additionally, dry nose, rhinitis, dry mouth, contact dermatitis, and fatigue may infrequently occur. This medication may cause irritation when wearing contact lenses, so patients wearing contact lenses should exercise caution. Especially, the benzalkonium chloride component in this medication can irritating to the eyes and discolor soft contact lenses, so lenses should be worn at least 15 minutes after administration. This is a non-sedating antihistamine; therefore, it may temporarily blur vision after use, so caution is needed when driving or operating machinery. Pregnant or nursing women should carefully consider the effects on the fetus or newborn before using this medication. It can be safely used in children over 3 years of age, and elderly patients can use it without special precautions. This medication is intended for localized use in the eyes only, and oral or intravenous administration is strictly prohibited. To prevent contamination, avoid direct contact of the container tip with the eye or hands, and store with the cap tightly closed when not in use. When using with other eye medications, wait at least 5 minutes between applications, and if an eye ointment is used, it is advised to use it last. In cases of overdose, immediate medical supervision and treatment are required, although no cases of significant overdoses have been reported.

Mild side effects

• Headache
• taste disturbance
• dizziness
• punctate keratitis
• keratitis
• eye pain
• dry eyes
• eyelid swelling
• eye itching
• eye discharge

This medication may be sensitive to air or moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly sealed container. The storage temperature should be maintained between 2 degrees and 25 degrees Celsius to ensure the medication's effectiveness over time.

Appearance

Colorless to yellowish eye drops in an opaque white container

Package unit

3mL/bottle