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Petadol is an allopathic medicine Secondary and off-label uses of Petadol have also been mentioned below. The correct dosage of Petadol depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Petadol 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Petadol is used -
Mild
Is the use of Petadol safe for pregnant women?
Petadol can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Petadol right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Petadol safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding can experience some moderate side effects of Petadol. Immediately discontinue Petadol 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 Petadol on the Kidneys?
Petadol may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Petadol on the Liver?
Petadol is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Petadol on the Heart?
Petadol is completely safe for the heart.
Petadol 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 Petadol unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Petadol habit forming or addictive?
Petadol is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Petadol will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Petadol only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Petadol in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Petadol
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Petadol together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Petadol
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Petadol with alcohol will be.
Yes, Petadol can cause drowsiness or sleepiness. It is a common side effect of this drug. If you experience drowsiness after taking this drug then try to avoid activities such as driving any vehicle or operate any machinery.
Take Petadol as advised by your doctor. Do not discontinue the drug suddenly or take it longer than prescribed by your doctor.
Put 1 drop of Petadol in affected eye 1- 2 times a day or as advised by your doctor depending upon the severity of the allergy. Remove contact lenses before using Petadol.
Petadol 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.
Petadol works by blocking the action of a compound known as histamine which is responsible for causing the allergic reaction. Hence in this way, Petadol relief from the symptoms of allergic conjunctivitis.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience
References
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1398
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Pataday™ (olopatadine hydrochloride)
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Pazeo (olopatadine hydrochloride)
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Patanol® (olopatadine hydrochloride)
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1398
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Pataday™ (olopatadine hydrochloride)
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Pazeo (olopatadine hydrochloride)
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Patanol® (olopatadine hydrochloride)
