Olem Tablet 5mg (Olopatadine Hydrochloride)

Adult dose

For the average adult, take 5mg of olopatadine hydrochloride orally twice a day (morning and before bedtime). Adjust as appropriate based on age and symptoms.

Child dose

Children aged 10 years and older should take 5mg of olopatadine hydrochloride orally twice a day (morning and before bedtime).

This medication contains lactose and should not be used in patients with lactose intolerance. Caution is advised in patients with impaired renal function, elderly patients, and those with liver function issues. Side effects such as drowsiness, increased liver function tests, fatigue, dry mouth, and abdominal pain may occur upon administration, so caution is required. Rarely, serious side effects such as acute hepatitis, liver dysfunction, and jaundice may occur, and treatment should be discontinued immediately if symptoms appear, and medical attention sought. It is advisable to avoid driving or operating dangerous machinery while taking this medication. Patients on long-term steroid therapy should carefully manage the steroid dosage when taking this medication. Pregnant women or those of childbearing potential should only take the medication when the benefits outweigh the risks, as determined by a physician, and nursing mothers should avoid taking this medication or stop breastfeeding if unavoidable. Safety has not been established for children under 10 years of age, and use is not recommended. This medication may affect allergy test results, hence should not be taken prior to testing. Store out of reach of children and do not transfer to other containers for safety.

Serious side effects

• Fulminant hepatitis
• liver dysfunction
• jaundice
• elevated AST
• elevated ALT
• elevated γ-GTP
• elevated LDH
• elevated Al-P
• liver dysfunction
• respiratory distress

Mild side effects

• Drowsiness
• fatigue
• dry mouth
• abdominal pain
• abdominal discomfort
• diarrhea
• nausea
• constipation
• stomatitis
• angular cheilitis

This medication may be sensitive to air and moisture, so store it in a sealed container. It is best to maintain storage temperatures between 1°C to 30°C at room temperature. This helps to safely preserve the efficacy of the medication.

Appearance

Yellowish round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle