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Patanase Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
Rx
General Description
Olopatadine (as HCl) 0.6% (665mcg/spray); aqueous nasal spray; contains benzalkonium chloride.
Pharmacological Class
Antihistamine.
How Supplied
Nasal spray pump—30.5g (240 sprays)
Manufacturer
Patanase Indications
Indications
Seasonal allergic rhinitis.
Patanase Dosage and Administration
Adult
2 sprays in each nostril twice daily.
Children
<6yrs: not established. 6–11yrs: 1 spray in each nostril twice daily.
Patanase Contraindications
Not Applicable
Patanase Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Patanase Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Other nasal diseases: not recommended. Avoid eyes. Monitor for nasal mucosal changes. Discontinue if nasal ulceration develops. Pregnancy. Nursing mothers.
Patanase Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Patanase Interactions
Interactions
Potentiates CNS depression with alcohol, other CNS depressants.
Patanase Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Bitter taste, headache, epistaxis, throat pain, post-nasal drip, cough, UTIs, nasal ulceration, nasal septal perforation, somnolence; impaired mental alertness; children: also upper respiratory tract infection, pyrexia, rash.
Patanase Clinical Trials
See Literature
Patanase Note
Not Applicable
Patanase Patient Counseling
See Literature
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