Alepatan Eye Drops (Olopatadine Hydrochloride)

Adult eye dose

1 drop 2 times a day (at 6 to 8 hour intervals). Treatment may continue for a maximum of 4 months if necessary.

This medication should not be used in patients who are allergic to the active ingredient or any of the components. Using this medication may lead to neurological symptoms such as headache, taste disturbances, and dizziness. Symptoms such as keratitis, eye pain, dryness, redness, and itching of the eyes may rarely occur, and caution should be exercised. Nasal dryness or rhinitis symptoms may develop. Systemic symptoms such as dry mouth, dermatitis, and fatigue have been reported rarely. After using it, visual clarity may be temporarily blurred, so one should wait until vision clears before driving or operating machinery. If there is no effect after long-term use, it is advisable to discontinue use, and if undergoing steroid therapy, medication adjustment should be done under a physician’s supervision. The preservative included in this medication may discolor contact lenses; therefore, lenses should not be worn for at least 15 minutes after instillation. It is advisable to avoid wearing contact lenses while the eyes are red. The safety of this medication during pregnancy has not been fully established, so it should be used cautiously based on a physician's judgment. For nursing mothers, this medication may be excreted in small amounts into breast milk, so it is important to consult a specialist when using this product. It is advisable not to use this medication in children under three years old, as safety and efficacy have not been established. This product is an eye drop used only in the eyes and should not be taken orally or injected. When storing, keep it in a place that is out of the reach of children, cool, and away from direct sunlight, and do not transfer it to another container. In case of overdose, appropriate observation and treatment are necessary, and if a large amount of this medication is taken at once, immediate consultation with medical personnel is required.

Serious side effects

• Liver dysfunction
• jaundice
• urination difficulties.

Mild side effects

• Headache
• taste disturbances
• dizziness
• punctate keratitis
• keratitis
• eye pain
• dry eyes
• eyelid edema
• itching of the eyes
• eye discharge

This medication is sensitive to light, so it should be stored in a container that does not allow light to pass through. Additionally, it is advisable to store the medicine at room temperature between 4 and 25 degrees Celsius. This storage method helps maintain the drug's efficacy.

Appearance

A clear liquid that is colorless to pale yellow in a white opaque plastic bottle.

Package unit

5 milliliters/bottle