Olopat Eye Drop

Olopat Eye Drop

Olopat Eye Drop is an antihistamine used for the treatment of itching associated with conjunctivitis and as a nasal spray for treating sneezing, itchy nose, or a runny nose caused by allergic rhinitis. Use of this medicine in children under 3 years of age is not recommended.

Olopat Eye Drop is meant to be put in the eye only. Do not get it anywhere near your nose or even mouth. If this does happen, wash the area with lots of water and pat dry. If you do use contact lenses, remove them before using Olopat Eye Drop. When applying the drug into your eye, make sure your hands are clean and dry. Wash your hands again after applying the drug.

Drug = Olopatadine

Strength = 0.1 %

Manufacture = Ajanta Pharma Ltd.

How to take

Take Olopat Eye Drop in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Hold the dropper close to the eye without touching Olopat Eye Drop. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid. Wipe off extra liquid.

Dosage

Olopat Eye Drop

Side effects

Perforation of nasal septum

Bleeding from nose

Blurred vision

Dry eyes

Bitter taste

Headache

Elevated Creatinine phospokinase

Fatigue

Dry mouth

Trouble sleeping

Warning

Pregnancy – Olopat Eye Drop medicine is recommended in pregnant women only if necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking it medicine.

Breast-feeding – Olopat Eye Drop medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary, except when used as eye drops which present little or no risk to the nursing infant. Discuss with the doctor all the risks and benefits before using this medicine.

Uses

Olopat Eye Drop nasal spray is used to relieve the symptoms of allergic rhinitis like sneezing, runny nose, or itchy nose. Olopat Eye Drops eye drops are used to treat symptoms of allergic conjunctivitis like redness, itching, and burning or watery eyes.