Rita Day Eye Drops 0.2% (Olopatadine Hydrochloride)

Adult eye dose

1 drop per application, 1 application per day.

This medication should not be used by patients who are allergic to the active ingredients or any component. The use of this medication may cause neurological symptoms such as headache, altered taste, and dizziness. Rarely, symptoms such as punctate keratitis, keratitis, eye pain, dryness, edema, itching, discharge, redness, eyelid scaling, and discomfort may occur; caution is advised. Dryness of the nasal passage or rhinitis symptoms may occur rarely, and skin reactions such as dry mouth or contact dermatitis may also occur. Fatigue may be experienced; it is advisable not to overexert. Some patients may experience symptoms similar to a cold or pharyngitis in about 10% of cases. Reports of hypersensitivity or conjunctivitis around the eyes, fatigue, low back pain, flu-like symptoms, frequent coughing, infections, nausea, and sinusitis have been noted. Caution is advised as this medication contains phosphates, which may rarely lead to calcification of the cornea in patients with severe corneal damage. It is advisable not to use this medication while wearing contact lenses, and lenses should not be reinserted for at least 15 minutes after application. The benzalkonium chloride present in this medication may cause eye irritation and discoloration of soft contact lenses; caution is required during use. This medication is a non-sedating antihistamine, but it may temporarily blur vision after application, so caution is advised when driving or operating machinery. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should use this medication carefully, considering the potential effects on the fetus or infant. It can be safely used in children aged 3 and older and can be used by the elderly without special differences. This medication is an eye drop solution intended for ocular use only and should not be taken orally or injected. Care should be taken not to allow the tip of the container to come in direct contact with the eye, and the cap should be tightly closed after use to prevent contamination. When using this medication with other eye drops, at least a 5-minute interval should be maintained, and ointments should be applied last. In case of overdose, seek medical attention immediately for proper observation and treatment. This medication is known to have a low risk of carcinogenicity, mutagenicity, and reproductive toxicity; however, caution should be exercised during pregnancy. This medication should be stored properly, and the cap should be tightly closed when not in use to preserve its integrity.

Mild side effects

Headache, altered taste, dizziness, punctate keratitis, keratitis, eye pain, dry eyes, eyelid edema, eye itching, eye discharge, eye redness, eyelid scaling, ocular discomfort, glare, blurred vision, eyelid erythema, nasal dryness, rhinitis, dry mouth, contact dermatitis, fatigue, symptoms similar to a cold or pharyngitis, fatigue, low back pain, flu-like symptoms, frequent coughing, infections, nausea, sinusitis, increased tearing

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to protect it from air and moisture. A cool place between 2 degrees and 25 degrees is suitable for storage. It is advisable to avoid excessively hot or cold conditions.

Appearance

A colorless to pale yellow solution in an opaque white bottle.

Package unit

3mL / bottle