Optipadin Eye Drops 0.2% (Olopatadine Hydrochloride) (Single-use)

Adult eye dose

1 drop at a time, instilled once a day.

This medication should not be used in patients with allergic reactions to the active substance or other components. Using this medication may rarely cause neurological side effects such as headache or taste disturbances, and dizziness has also been reported. Regarding the eyes, rare side effects may include punctate keratitis, keratitis, eye pain, dryness, periorbital edema, itching, discharge, redness, changes in eyelid skin, discomfort, and very rarely, glare or blurred vision, or palpebral erythema. Dryness of the nose or rhinitis symptoms may rarely occur, and oral dryness or contact dermatitis has also been rarely reported. Fatigue may also be experienced not uncommonly. Furthermore, symptoms similar to a cold or pharyngitis may occur in about 10% of patients, with conjunctivitis or hypersensitivity, lethargy, low back pain, flu-like symptoms, frequent cough, infections, nausea, and sinusitis reported in some patients. This medication contains phosphate components, which may cause rare side effects such as corneal calcification in patients with severe corneal damage; caution is advised. It should not be used for irritation due to contact lens wear, and vision may temporarily become blurred after using the drops, so driving or operating machinery should be avoided until vision clears. There are no studies on interactions with other medications, so it is advisable to consult with a doctor or pharmacist about any concomitant medications. During pregnancy, it should only be used if deemed necessary due to potential risks to the fetus, and during breastfeeding, caution should be exercised considering the potential effects on the infant. It can be safely used in children over 3 years of age and shows similar safety in the elderly compared to adults. In case of overdose, immediate medical observation and management are necessary. For ophthalmic use only, care should be taken to avoid contact between the container and the eye or hands, and the cap should be tightly closed after use to prevent contamination. When using with other eye drops, at least a 5-minute interval should be observed, and ointments should be applied last. After opening, it should be used only once, and the first use should involve discarding 1-2 drops to remove container debris.

Mild side effects

• Headache
• taste disturbances
• dizziness
• punctate keratitis
• keratitis
• eye pain
• eye dryness
• eyelid edema
• eye itching
• eye discharge

This medication should be stored in a sealed container to prevent air or moisture from entering. Additionally, it is important to store the medication at a cool temperature between 2°C and 25°C to maintain its effectiveness.

Appearance

A colorless to pale yellow transparent liquid in a colorless transparent plastic container.

Package unit

0.3mL × 12 vials