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Olopatadine Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
Rx
General Description
Olopatadine HCl 0.1%; oph. soln; contains benzalkonium chloride.
Pharmacological Class
Antihistamine.
How Supplied
Contact supplier
Manufacturer
Olopatadine Indications
Indications
Treatment of signs and symptoms of allergic conjunctivitis.
Olopatadine Dosage and Administration
Adults and Children
<3yrs: not recommended. ≥3yrs: 1 drop in affected eye(s) twice daily (6–8 hours apart).
Olopatadine Contraindications
Not Applicable
Olopatadine Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Olopatadine Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Contact lenses (remove; may reinsert 10 minutes after administration, if eye is not red). Pregnancy (Cat.C). Nursing mothers.
Olopatadine Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Olopatadine Interactions
Not Applicable
Olopatadine Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Headache, ocular effects (eg, blurred vision, burning/stinging, dry eye, foreign body sensation, hyperemia, keratitis, lid edema, pruritus), asthenia, cold syndrome, pharyngitis, rhinitis, sinusitis, taste perversion.
Olopatadine Clinical Trials
See Literature
Olopatadine Note
Notes
Formerly known under the brand name Patanol.
Olopatadine Patient Counseling
See Literature
