Olopatadine is an allopathic medicine Secondary and off-label uses of Olopatadine have also been mentioned below. The correct dosage of Olopatadine depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Olopatadine Eye Drop is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Olopatadine Eye Drop is used -
Mild
Is the use of Olopatadine Eye Drop safe for pregnant women?
Olopatadine can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Olopatadine right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Olopatadine Eye Drop safe during breastfeeding?
Olopatadine can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.
What is the effect of Olopatadine Eye Drop on the Kidneys?
Olopatadine may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Olopatadine Eye Drop on the Liver?
Olopatadine is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Olopatadine Eye Drop on the Heart?
Using Olopatadine does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Olopatadine Eye Drop should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Olopatadine Eye Drop unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Olopatadine Eye Drop habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Olopatadine Eye Drop has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Olopatadine Eye Drop since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Olopatadine Eye Drop should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Olopatadine Eye Drop is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Olopatadine Eye Drop
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Olopatadine Eye Drop and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Olopatadine Eye Drop
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Olopatadine Eye Drop with alcohol will be.
Yes, Olopatadine can be taken with benadryl (dextromethorphan). No clinically significant drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug along with benadryl (dextromethorphan) then do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
No, Olopatadine does not cause weight gain. It has not been reported by the patients who are taking this drug. If you are experiencing any unusual weight gain after taking this drug, then it might be due to some other reason.
No, Olopatadine should not be discontinued without doctors advice. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
Yes, Olopatadine is safe to use, if taken in the prescribed amount for a specified time as advised by the doctor. However, few side effects are observed such as burning or stinging, dry nose, and headache. Do not hesitate to inform your doctor if you are facing any of the above.
Yes, Olopatadine requires a prescription because it is a prescription drug that comes under the schedule H drug list as per drug and cosmetic act which is used in the treatment of ocular itching associated with allergic conjunctivitis.
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