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Olopat Max Eye Drop is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Drops. Conjunctivitis are some of its major therapeutic uses. Olopat Max Eye Drop also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The right dosage of Olopat Max Eye Drop depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Olopat Max Eye Drop can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. These side effects of Olopat Max Eye Drop are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
In addition, Olopat Max Eye Drop's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Moderate for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Olopat Max Eye Drop's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Olopat Max Eye Drop are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for Olopat Max Eye Drop have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Olopat Max Eye Drop is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Olopat Max 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.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Olopat Max Eye Drop safe for pregnant women?
Olopat can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Olopat right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Olopat Max Eye Drop safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding can experience some moderate side effects of Olopat. Immediately discontinue Olopat if you observe any side effects. Contact your doctor, and restart using it only if your doctor considers it safe for you.
What is the effect of Olopat Max Eye Drop on the Kidneys?
Olopat rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Olopat Max Eye Drop on the Liver?
Olopat may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Olopat Max Eye Drop on the Heart?
Using Olopat does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Olopat Max Eye Drop unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Olopat Max Eye Drop habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Olopat Max Eye Drop.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Olopat Max Eye Drop since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Olopat Max Eye Drop only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Olopat Max Eye Drop is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Olopat Max Eye Drop
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Olopat Max Eye Drop, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Olopat Max Eye Drop
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Olopat Max Eye Drop with alcohol will be.
Olopat 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.
No, Olopat should not be discontinued without doctors advice. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
Take Olopat as advised by your doctor. Do not discontinue the drug suddenly or take it longer than prescribed by your doctor.
No, Olopat 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.
No, Olopat is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful to the patient to take this medicine without a doctor's recommendation because it can cause very unpleasant side effects. Hence, the patient should seek doctors advice before taking this medication by himself or herself.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
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