Olopatadine Eye Drop 0.2% (Olopatadine Hydrochloride) (Single Use)

Adult eye dose

1 drop at a time, instilled once a day.

This medication should not be used by individuals who are allergic to the active ingredient or any of the components. During use, neurological symptoms such as headache, altered taste, and dizziness may occur, so caution is advised. Various symptoms such as punctate keratitis, keratitis, eye pain, dryness, itching, eye discharge, redness, and eyelid swelling may occur rarely. Dryness of the nose or rhinitis symptoms may appear, and dry mouth has also been reported rarely. Contact dermatitis may occur, so if there are skin abnormalities, they should be checked. Fatigue may occur, so it is essential to monitor one's physical condition. Additionally, some patients may experience symptoms similar to cold or pharyngitis, and symptoms such as weakness, back pain, nausea, frequent coughing, and sinusitis have been reported. Increased tear secretion may occur, so the condition of the eyes should be closely monitored. This medication contains phosphate, and calcification of the cornea may occur very rarely in patients with severe corneal damage, so caution is required. It is advisable not to use this medication in relation to contact lens-related irritation. After instillation, vision may be temporarily blurred, so one should wait until vision returns to clarity before driving or operating machinery. During pregnancy, there may be potential effects on the fetus based on animal studies, so pregnant women should use it cautiously after consulting with a physician. If breastfeeding, it is necessary to consult with an expert since the components of this medication may be excreted in breast milk and could affect the baby. It can be safely used in children over 3 years of age, and the elderly can use it without special caution. This medication is for use in the eyes only, and should not be used orally or by injection. Care should be taken to avoid direct contact of the tip of the container with the eye, and it should be used only once after opening. When using it with other eye drops, it should be administered with at least a 5-minute interval, and eye ointment should be the last to be used. In case of overdose, immediate medical attention should be sought for proper observation and treatment.

Mild side effects

• Headache
• altered taste
• dizziness
• punctate keratitis
• keratitis
• eye pain
• dry eyes
• eyelid swelling
• itching of the eyes
• eye discharge

This medication is sensitive to light, so it should be stored in a light-protected, sealed container. Also, it is advisable to store it in a cool place between 2 to 25 degrees Celsius. Storing it this way can help maintain the medication's effectiveness for a longer time.

Appearance

A colorless or pale yellow transparent eye drop solution in a colorless transparent plastic container.

Package unit

12 tubes / box [0.5 milliliters / tube x 6 x 2]