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Patanol 0.10% Eye Drops
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Indications & Clinical Uses
- Patanol 0.1% eye drops contain olopatadine hydrochloride, an antihistamine and mast-cell stabiliser.
- They are indicated for the treatment of the signs and symptoms of allergic conjunctivitis - itchy, red, watery eyes caused by allergens such as pollen, dust or pet dander - in adults and children aged 3 years and older.
- Patanol is for use in the eye only and is not approved to treat eye infections, dry eye unrelated to allergy, or nasal allergy symptoms, for which a separate olopatadine nasal spray is available.
- It is self-administered at home as directed by a healthcare provider or eye specialist.
Side Effects
- There is no boxed warning for Patanol.
- Headache is the most common side effect, reported in about 7% of users.
- Less common effects, each in under 5% of people, include blurred vision, a burning or stinging sensation on instillation, dry eye, and nausea.
- Seek prompt medical advice if you develop severe eye pain, marked redness, discharge, or any change in vision, since these are not typical allergy symptoms and need assessment.
Precautions & Warnings
- Do not use Patanol if you are allergic to olopatadine or any ingredient in the drops.
- Patanol is for topical use in the eye only and must never be injected or taken by mouth.
- Do not use it to treat contact-lens-related eye irritation, and do not instil the drops while wearing soft contact lenses, since the preservative benzalkonium chloride can be absorbed by the lens; remove lenses before use and wait at least 10 minutes before reinserting them, and only reinsert if the eye is not red.
- Do not touch the dropper tip to the eye or any surface, to avoid contaminating the bottle.
- If eye redness, pain or vision changes are already present before starting treatment, see a healthcare provider before using Patanol, since these are not typical of simple allergic conjunctivitis.
Avoid Interactions
- Tell your healthcare provider about all medicines you use, including other eye drops.
- No specific systemic drug interactions are listed for Patanol, since very little olopatadine reaches the bloodstream after an eye drop.
- If you use more than one type of eye drop, space them at least 5 to 10 minutes apart so one does not wash out the other, and use any eye ointment last.
- Do not mix Patanol with other products in the same bottle, and avoid using it together with contact lens solutions at the same time as instillation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Patanol (olopatadine) eye drops treat the itching, redness and watering of allergic conjunctivitis in adults and children aged 3 and over. It is an antihistamine that also stabilises mast cells to reduce the allergic reaction in the eye.
Instil one drop into each affected eye twice daily, spaced 6 to 8 hours apart. Avoid touching the dropper tip to your eye or any surface, and wash your hands before and after use.
Headache is the most common Patanol side effect, affecting about 7 in 100 users. Blurred vision, stinging on instillation, dry eye and nausea can also occur. Contact your healthcare provider if you get severe eye pain or vision changes.
Remove soft contact lenses before using Patanol, since the preservative can be absorbed into the lens. Wait at least 10 minutes after the drop before reinserting lenses, and only put them back in if your eye is not red.
Yes, but space different eye drops at least 5 to 10 minutes apart so each one is properly absorbed, and use any eye ointment last. Tell your healthcare provider about all eye drops and medicines you use.
Yes, Patanol is approved for children aged 3 years and older, at the same dose as adults: one drop in each affected eye twice daily. Safety and effectiveness have not been established in children under 3.
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