Olpatadine Eye Drops 0.7% (Olpatadine Hydrochloride) (Single-use), Olpatadine Eye Drops 0.7% (Olpatadine Hydrochloride)

Adult eye dose

Instill 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. When using this medication, symptoms such as blurry vision, dry eyes, epithelial damage to the cornea, and taste disturbances may occur. If the eyes are red, avoid wearing contact lenses, and if using contact lenses, they should be worn at least 5 minutes after using this medication. This medication is a non-sedating antihistamine, and vision may temporarily be blurred after use, so caution is needed when driving or operating machinery. Patients undergoing steroid treatment should gradually reduce the steroid dosage under a doctor's supervision when using this medication. For seasonal allergy patients, it is advisable to start using this medication before symptoms begin and continue using it until symptoms resolve. If there is no effect, care should be taken not to use it for an extended period, and this medication is intended for eye use only, not for injection or oral use. During pregnancy, the risks and benefits to the fetus should be carefully considered, and caution is needed due to limited safety data for pregnant women. Women who are breastfeeding should consider the potential effects on the baby and the benefits of the medication, since it may be excreted in breast milk. Safety and efficacy have not been established in children under 2 years of age, so its use is not recommended. No specific differences in safety and efficacy have been reported between older adults and young individuals. To prevent contamination, avoid letting the tip of the container touch the eye, and single-use products should be used immediately after opening, with any remaining solution discarded. This medication should be stored in a cool place out of reach of children and away from direct sunlight, and should not be transferred to another container. Animal studies have not identified any carcinogenic or mutagenic potential for this medication, and it has not been shown to have significant effects on reproductive function.

Mild side effects

• Blurry vision
• dry eyes
• epithelial punctate keratitis
• eye discomfort
• taste disturbances

This medication is available in two forms. The multi-dose container is packaged in a light-blocking and air-tight container and should be stored at a cool temperature between 2°C and 25°C. The single-use container is also air-tight and should similarly be stored at a temperature between 2°C and 25°C.

Appearance

Multi-dose: A colorless to pale yellow solution in an opaque white plastic container for eye drops. Single-use: A colorless to pale yellow solution in a colorless transparent plastic container for eye drops.

Package unit

Multi-dose: 3mL/bottle, Single-use: 0.3mL/tube ×10, 0.3mL/tube ×30