Celopa Tablet 5 mg (Olopatadine Hydrochloride)

Adult dose

For general adults: Take olopatadine hydrochloride 5 mg orally twice a day (in the morning and before bedtime). Adjust dosage according to age and symptoms.

Child dose

Children over 10 years old: Take olopatadine hydrochloride 5 mg orally twice a day (in the morning and before bedtime).

Because this medication contains lactose, it should not be used by patients with genetic issues that prevent lactose digestion. Patients with impaired kidney function, elderly individuals, and those with liver function problems should be very cautious when using this medication because it may remain in the body for a long time or worsen liver function. Taking this medication can cause side effects such as drowsiness, fatigue, dry mouth, and abdominal pain. Rarely, serious side effects such as hepatitis, liver dysfunction, or jaundice may occur, so if symptoms appear, consult a doctor immediately. While taking this medication, drowsiness may occur, so avoid driving or operating dangerous machinery. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should carefully consider the benefits and risks of using this medication, and breastfeeding women should preferably avoid this medication or stop breastfeeding. Safety for children under 10 years old, newborns, and low-birth-weight infants has not been sufficiently established, so use is not recommended. This medication may affect allergy tests, so it is advisable not to take it before allergy testing. Keep this medication out of the reach of children and do not transfer it to other containers for safety. Finally, there have been reports of heart-related issues during the use of this medication, so patients with heart disease should exercise caution.

Serious side effects

Fulminant hepatitis, liver dysfunction, jaundice, abnormal liver function (increased AST (GOT), ALT (GPT), γ-GTP, LDH, Al-P, total bilirubin).

Mild side effects

• Drowsiness
• lethargy
• dry mouth
• abdominal pain
• headache
• heaviness in the head
• dizziness
• numbness
• decreased concentration
• involuntary movements

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to protect it from air and moisture. The storage temperature should ideally be maintained between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius. This will help preserve the medication's efficacy and safety for a long time.

Appearance

Pale yellowish round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle