Olopidine M Eye Drops 0.7% (Olopatadine 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 components. When using this medication, patients should be aware that symptoms such as blurring, dryness, punctate keratitis, or taste disturbances may occur. This medication contains phosphate, which may rarely cause corneal calcification in patients with corneal damage, so caution is advised. Contact lenses should not be worn in case of redness in the eyes, and for those using soft contact lenses, they should wait at least 5 minutes after instillation before wearing lenses. This medication is a non-sedating antihistamine and may temporarily blur vision after instillation, making it safer to wait until vision clears before driving or operating machinery. Patients on long-term steroid treatment who use this medication to reduce steroid dosage should do so under medical supervision, gradually tapering off. Patients with seasonal allergies are advised to start using this medication before symptoms begin and continue until symptoms subside. If no effect is observed, long-term use should be avoided. This medication is for topical use only and should not be used as an injection or orally. Pregnant women should carefully consider the risks and benefits to the fetus before using this medication, and nursing mothers should also consider potential risks to the baby. Children under 2 years of age should not use this medication, as safety and efficacy have not been established. No significant differences in safety and efficacy have been reported between older adults and younger individuals. When using, take care to avoid direct contact of the tip of the container with the eyes to prevent contamination, and close the container after use. This medication should be stored out of reach of children, protected from direct sunlight, and kept in a cool place, and it is advisable not to transfer it to another container. Animal studies have not shown carcinogenicity or mutagenicity, and it is known to have little effect on reproductive function.

Mild side effects

• Blurring of vision
• dry eyes
• epithelial punctate keratitis
• abnormal sensation in the eyes
• taste disturbance
• corneal calcification

This medication is sensitive to light, so it should be stored in a container that does not allow light passage. Additionally, it is important to store it in a cool place between 2 degrees Celsius and 25 degrees Celsius to maintain its efficacy.

Appearance

A colorless to pale yellow liquid contained in an opaque white plastic bottle for eye drops

Package unit

2.5 milliliters/bottle