Unifadine Eye Drops 0.2% (Olopatadine Hydrochloride)

Adult eye dose

1 drop once a day.

This medication should not be used by patients who are allergic to the active ingredient or any of the components. During use, neurological symptoms such as headaches, taste abnormalities, and dizziness may occur. Rarely, eye-related symptoms such as keratitis, eye pain, dryness, itching, eye discharge, and eye redness may occur. There may also be dry nasal passages or symptoms of rhinitis. Dryness of the mouth or contact dermatitis on the skin may also occur. Some patients may experience fatigue. Additionally, symptoms similar to colds or pharyngitis have been reported in about 10% of patients, and symptoms such as weakness, back pain, frequent coughing, and nausea may also occur in some patients. Increased tear production has also been reported. This medication contains phosphate, and caution is needed as calcification of the cornea can very rarely occur in patients with severe corneal damage. Regarding the use of contact lenses, this medication may cause eye irritation; therefore, it is recommended not to wear lenses for at least 15 minutes after application. This medication may cause temporary blurriness of vision as it is a non-sedating antihistamine, so one must wait until their vision returns to normal before driving or operating machinery. During pregnancy, there may be a risk of affecting the fetus based on animal studies; thus it should only be used when the benefits of the drug outweigh the risks to the fetus. During breastfeeding, as this medication may be excreted in small amounts in breast milk, nursing mothers should use it cautiously after consulting with a doctor. This medication can be safely used in children aged 3 years and older, and can be used by elderly patients without special differences. In case of overdose, immediate medical observation and treatment are necessary. This medication is for direct ophthalmic use only and should not be used for other purposes. Care should be taken to avoid touching the tip of the container directly to the eye during use, and the cap should be tightly closed after use to maintain cleanliness. When using with other eye drops, they should be administered at least 5 minutes apart, and if there is an eye ointment, it is advisable to use that last. This medication should be stored tightly closed in a cool, dry place away from light.

Mild side effects

• Headache
• taste abnormality
• dizziness
• punctate keratitis
• keratitis
• eye pain
• dry eyes
• eyelid swelling
• eye itching
• eye discharge

This medication is sensitive to light, so it should be stored in a container that does not allow light in. It is also important to store the medication in a cool place at a temperature between 4 degrees and 25 degrees Celsius for safe storage.

Appearance

A colorless to pale yellow liquid in an opaque white plastic bottle.

Package unit

3 milliliters/bottle