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Olax 5 Tablet is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Conjunctivitis. Olax 5 Tablet also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Olax 5 Tablet depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Some other side effects of Olax 5 Tablet have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Olax 5 Tablet normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Olax 5 Tablet has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Moderate effect on lactating mothers. In addition, Olax 5 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Olax 5 Tablet related warnings section.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Olax 5 Tablet are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Olax 5 Tablet may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Olax 5 Tablet is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Olax 5 Tablet 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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Is the use of Olax 5 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Olax may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Olax, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Olax 5 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Olax. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.
What is the effect of Olax 5 Tablet on the Kidneys?
Olax has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Olax 5 Tablet on the Liver?
Olax is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Olax 5 Tablet on the Heart?
You can take Olax without any fear of damage to the heart.
Olax 5 Tablet 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 Olax 5 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Olax 5 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Olax 5 Tablet.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Olax 5 Tablet will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Olax 5 Tablet only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Olax 5 Tablet in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Olax 5 Tablet
There is no information on the effects of taking Olax 5 Tablet with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Olax 5 Tablet
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Olax 5 Tablet with alcohol will be.
Yes, Olax can cause a sore throat (pharyngitis). It has been reported by patients who are taking this drug. It is a common side effect of this drug and goes away after discontinuation of medicine.
No, Olax does not contains steroids. It contains olopatadine which belongs to the class of drugs known as an antihistamine that is used for the treatment of ocular itching associated with allergic conjunctivitis.
Yes, Olax is used for pink eye (conjunctivitis). It effectively treats the symptoms of pink eye. Since it is a prescription drug you should use it only on your doctor's advice.
Yes, Olax 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.
Olax is a brand name of olopatadine. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of drugs called antihistamines (Selective H1-receptor antagonist). It is used in the treatment of ocular itching associated with allergic conjunctivitis.
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