Oculolo Eye Drops 0.7% (Olopatadine Hydrochloride)

Adult eye dose

1 drop once a day.

This medicine should not be used by patients who are allergic to the active ingredient or any other components of this medicine. During use, vision may become blurry, eyes may feel dry, corneal abrasions may occur, or there may be unusual sensations in the eyes. Rarely, an odd taste may be experienced. This medicine contains phosphate, which has been very rarely reported to pose a risk of calcification in the cornea for patients with severe corneal damage. It is advisable not to wear contact lenses while the eyes are red. The preservative components in this medicine may settle on soft contact lenses, so individuals wearing lenses should wait at least 5 minutes after instilling this medication before putting on their lenses. This is a non-sedating antihistamine that may cause temporary blurriness of vision after use, so caution is needed when driving or operating machinery. Patients who have been on steroid treatment for a long time should gradually reduce their steroid dosage under a doctor’s supervision when using this medicine. Patients with seasonal allergies should start using this medicine before symptoms begin and continue using it until symptoms cease. If there is no effect, long-term use should be avoided, and this medicine is for topical use only and should not be used as an injectable or oral preparation. During pregnancy, careful consideration of the risks and benefits to the fetus is necessary, and there have been reports that high doses in animal studies may affect the fetus. Women who are breastfeeding should also carefully weigh the benefits and risks of using this medicine, as there is a possibility that it may be excreted in breast milk. The safety and efficacy in children under 2 years old have not been established, and use is not recommended. No special precautions are needed for the elderly, and there is no difference from younger individuals. Care should be taken not to let the tip of the container come into direct contact with the eye during use, and the cap should be tightly closed when not in use to prevent contamination. This medicine should be kept out of reach of children and stored in a cool place away from direct sunlight. It should not be transferred to another container as this may change its quality. In animal studies, no risk of causing cancer or genetic mutations was found with this medicine. However, caution is needed during pregnancy as very high doses may affect reproductive ability.

Mild side effects

• Blurry vision
• dry eyes
• epithelial punctate keratitis
• abnormal sensations in the eye
• dysgeusia
• corneal calcification

This medicine is sensitive to light, so it should be stored in a container that can block light. Additionally, it is important to store it in a cool place between 2 degrees and 25 degrees to maintain its effectiveness.

Appearance

A colorless to pale yellow solution in an opaque white plastic container for eye drops

Package unit

2.5 milliliters/bottle