Indication

Allergic conjunctivitis

Adult dose

Adults: One drop in each affected eye once a day.

Child dose

Children (above 2 years of age): One drop in each affected eye once a day.

Contraindication

It is contraindicated incase of hypersensitivity to Olopatadine or to any component of the preparation.

Mode of action

Olopatadine is a relatively selective histamine H1-receptor antagonist which inhibits the release of histamine from mast cells and histamine-induced effects on conjunctival epithelial cells. It shares many of the pharmacologic effects of mast cell stabilisers.

Precaution

Not intended for contact lens-related irritation. Pregnancy and lactation. Remove contact lenses prior to eye admin. Reinsert contact lenses 10 min after admin. Do not wear contact lenses if eyes are red. Improper handling may contaminate soln w/ bacteria that may cause ocular infections. Tip of the dispensing container should not be in contact w/ eye, eyelids or surrounding structures. Monitoring Parameters. Lactation: Unknown if distributed into breast milk; use caution

Side effect

1-10% Headache (7%),Asthenia (<5%),Blurred vision (<5%),Burning or stinging (<5%),Cold syndrome (<5%),Dry eye (<5%),Foreign body sensation (<5%),Hyperemia (<5%),Hypersensitivity (<5%),Keratitis (<5%),Lid edema (<5%),Nausea (<5%),Pharyngitis (<5%),Pruritus (<5%),Rhinitis (<5%),Sinusitis (<5%),Taste perversion (<5%)

Interaction

May result in additive CNS depression w/ CNS depressants.