Olowin Tablet 5 mg (Olopatadine Hydrochloride)

Adult dose

For usual adults, administer 5 mg of Olopatadine Hydrochloride orally twice a day (morning and before bedtime). Adjust dosage appropriately according to age and symptoms.

Child dose

For children aged 10 years and older, administer 5 mg of Olopatadine Hydrochloride orally twice a day (morning and before bedtime).

This medication contains lactose and should not be used by patients with a genetic disorder that impairs lactose digestion. Caution should be exercised when using this drug in patients with impaired renal function, elderly patients, and those with liver function problems. Additionally, this medication contains a coloring agent known as Yellow No. 5, so patients allergic or hypersensitive to this component should take caution. It can cause several side effects such as drowsiness, liver function abnormalities, dry mouth, and abdominal pain, so symptoms should be closely monitored. Severe liver diseases such as hepatitis or jaundice can occur, thus if unusual symptoms appear, the medication should be discontinued immediately and a doctor consulted. During treatment, it is advisable to avoid driving or operating hazardous machinery. Patients receiving long-term steroid treatment should gradually adjust the steroid dose when taking this medication. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should carefully weigh the benefits and risks of taking this medication, and nursing mothers should preferably avoid its use or discontinue breastfeeding. Safety has only been confirmed in children aged 10 years and older; therefore, caution is needed for those under this age due to lack of experience with use. This medication may interfere with allergy testing, so it should not be taken prior to testing. When storing, keep it out of the reach of children, and avoid transferring it to other containers for safety. Lastly, there have been reports of cases of myocardial infarction occurring during the use of this medication, so patients with cardiovascular diseases should take extra caution.

Serious side effects

• Acute hepatitis
• hepatic dysfunction
• jaundice
• hypersensitivity
• rashes such as erythema
• edema (facial, limbs, etc.)
• difficulty breathing.

Mild side effects

Drowsiness, lethargy, dry mouth, abdominal pain, headache, heaviness in the head, dizziness, numbness, decreased concentration, involuntary movements (facial, limbs, etc.), abdominal discomfort, diarrhea, nausea, constipation, stomatitis, angular cheilitis, sore throat, heartburn, increased appetite, vomiting, elevated white blood cell count, decreased white blood cell count, increased eosinophils, decreased lymphocytes, hematuria, elevated BUN, positive urine protein, elevated blood creatinine, dysuria, polyuria, palpitations, elevated blood pressure.

This medication is sensitive to air and moisture, so it must be stored in a tightly sealed container. It is recommended to maintain a storage temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature to ensure the safety of the drug's efficacy.

Appearance

Pale yellow round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle