Arotadine Eye Drops 0.1% (Olopatadine Hydrochloride)

Adult eye dose

Instill 1 drop 2 times a day (every 6-8 hours). If necessary, treatment may continue for a maximum of 4 months.

This medication should not be used in patients with hypersensitivity to the active ingredient or to any component of the formulation. During use, neurological symptoms such as headaches, taste abnormalities, and dizziness may occur. Various ophthalmic symptoms such as punctate keratitis, keratitis, pain, dryness, swelling, itching, discharge, redness, and discomfort may occur. Symptoms such as nasal dryness, rhinitis, oral dryness, contact dermatitis, and fatigue have been reported rarely. After using this medication, increased eye sensitivity or systemic symptoms such as lethargy, cold symptoms, nausea, pharyngitis, sinusitis, liver dysfunction, and increased blood pressure may occur. This medication contains phosphate, which can rarely cause corneal calcification in patients with severe corneal damage, so caution is advised. Vision may be temporarily blurred after instillation, so one should wait until vision returns to normal before driving or operating machinery. Patients undergoing long-term steroid therapy should gradually reduce the steroid dosage when using this medication, and it is advisable not to use it for prolonged periods if there is no effect. Contact lens wearers should remove their lenses prior to using this medication and should wait at least 15 minutes after instillation before reinserting them. If the eyes are red, lens wear should be avoided. If pregnant, use should be exercised with caution considering the potential risks to the fetus, and if breastfeeding, the effects on the baby should also be considered. Safety and efficacy in children under 3 years of age have not been established; therefore, caution is warranted in their use. This medication is for local ophthalmic use only and should not be used for any other purpose. When using, ensure that the opening of the bottle does not come in contact with the eye, and if using with other eye drops, a minimum interval of 5 minutes should be maintained. Store in a cool place away from direct sunlight and keep out of reach of children.

Serious side effects

• Liver dysfunction
• jaundice
• increased blood pressure
• urinary difficulty.

Mild side effects

• Headaches
• taste abnormalities
• dizziness
• punctate keratitis
• keratitis
• eye pain
• eye dryness
• eyelid swelling
• eye itching
• eye discharge

This medication is sensitive to light and should be stored in a special container that does not allow light to enter. Additionally, for safe storage, it is important to keep it at room temperature, specifically between 4 degrees and 25 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

A clear to slightly yellowish liquid contained in an opaque white plastic bottle for eye drops.

Package unit

5 milliliters/bottle, 6 milliliters/bottle