Oletadine Tablet (Olopatadine Hydrochloride)

Adult dose

For generally healthy adults, take 5mg of olopatadine hydrochloride orally twice a day (morning and before bedtime). Adjust dosage according to age and symptoms.

Child dose

For children over 10 years, take 5mg of olopatadine hydrochloride orally twice a day (morning and before bedtime).

This medicine contains lactose and should not be used in patients with lactose intolerance or genetic metabolic disorders. Use this drug cautiously in patients with reduced kidney function, the elderly, and patients with liver function issues. This drug contains a dye called Yellow No. 5 that may cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals. Side effects such as drowsiness, liver function abnormalities, fatigue, dry mouth, and abdominal pain may occur when taking this medicine. Serious liver abnormalities like hepatitis or jaundice may also develop, so aim to discontinue use and consult a physician immediately if abnormal symptoms develop. Be vigilant for side effects such as rash, difficulty breathing, headache, dizziness, digestive problems, vomiting, and abnormalities in blood or kidney function. It is recommended to avoid engaging in hazardous activities like driving or operating machinery while taking this medication. Patients receiving steroid treatment should gradually reduce the steroid dosage when using this drug and require medical supervision. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should carefully consider the benefits and risks of using this medication, while breastfeeding women should either avoid using it or discontinue breastfeeding. Safety for children under 10 years of age, newborns, and low-birth-weight infants has not been sufficiently established, so it is advisable not to use this medicine for them. Elderly individuals are at increased risk for side effects due to decreased bodily function, so it is best to start from a low dosage and monitor their condition closely. This medication may affect allergy tests, so it should not be taken before testing. Store out of reach of children, and do not transfer to other containers for safety.

Serious side effects

• Fulminant hepatitis
• liver dysfunction
• jaundice
• hypersensitivity
• rash
• swelling (facial, limbs, etc.)
• difficulty breathing

Mild side effects

Drowsiness, fatigue, dry mouth, headache, heaviness in the head, dizziness, numbness, decrease in concentration, involuntary movements (facial, limbs, etc.), abdominal pain, discomfort in the abdomen, diarrhea, nausea, constipation, stomatitis, cheilitis, sore throat, heartburn, increased appetite, vomiting, leukocytosis, leukopenia, eosinophilia, lymphopenia, hematuria, elevated BUN, positive urine protein, elevated serum creatinine, urinary difficulty, frequency of urination, palpitations, elevated blood pressure, blood

This medicine should be stored in a tightly closed container to keep it away from air and moisture, and it is best kept at room temperature between 1 degree Celsius and 30 degrees Celsius. Storing it this way can help maintain the medication's efficacy for a longer period.

Appearance

Pale yellow round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle