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Petolo Eye Drop is a prescription drug, available for use as Drops. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Conjunctivitis. Secondary and off-label uses of Petolo Eye Drop have also been mentioned below.
The right dosage of Petolo Eye Drop depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Petolo Eye Drop side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Petolo Eye Drop are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Petolo Eye Drop's effect during pregnancy is Moderate and Moderate while nursing. In addition, Petolo Eye Drop's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Petolo Eye Drop related warnings section.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Petolo Eye Drop are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Petolo Eye Drop may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Petolo Eye Drop, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Petolo 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Petolo Eye Drop is used -
Mild
Is the use of Petolo Eye Drop safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Petolo. It is best to stop taking Petolo immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Petolo Eye Drop safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding can experience some moderate side effects of Petolo. Immediately discontinue Petolo 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 Petolo Eye Drop on the Kidneys?
Petolo may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Petolo Eye Drop on the Liver?
Petolo is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Petolo Eye Drop on the Heart?
Petolo is completely safe for the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Petolo Eye Drop unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Petolo Eye Drop habit forming or addictive?
Petolo Eye Drop is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Petolo Eye Drop will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Petolo Eye Drop is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Petolo Eye Drop is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Petolo Eye Drop
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Petolo Eye Drop and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Petolo Eye Drop
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Petolo Eye Drop with alcohol will be.
Yes, Petolo may cause dry eyes. It is a known side effect of this drug. If you experience excessive dry eyes after using this drug then try to use isotonic solution (eye drop) as per doctor's guidance.
Yes, Petolo 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, Petolo 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.
Yes, Petolo 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.
No, Petolo 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience