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Petolo OD Eye Drop is a prescription medicine that is available as a Drops. It is typically used for the treatment of Conjunctivitis. The alternative uses of Petolo OD Eye Drop have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Petolo OD Eye Drop. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Petolo OD Eye Drop side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Petolo OD Eye Drop go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
In addition, Petolo OD Eye Drop's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Moderate for lactating mothers. In addition, Petolo OD Eye Drop's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Petolo OD Eye Drop related warnings section.
Other contraindications of Petolo OD Eye Drop have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Petolo OD Eye Drop have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Petolo OD Eye Drop is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Petolo OD 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 Petolo OD 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 OD 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 OD Eye Drop on the Kidneys?
Petolo may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Petolo OD Eye Drop on the Liver?
Petolo is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Petolo OD 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 OD Eye Drop unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Petolo OD Eye Drop habit forming or addictive?
Petolo OD Eye Drop is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Petolo OD Eye Drop will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Petolo OD Eye Drop is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Petolo OD Eye Drop is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Petolo OD Eye Drop
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Petolo OD Eye Drop and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Petolo OD Eye Drop
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Petolo OD Eye Drop with alcohol will be.
Petolo 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.
Petolo works by blocking the action of a compound known as histamine which is responsible for causing the allergic reaction. Hence in this way, Petolo relief from the symptoms of allergic conjunctivitis.
Yes, Petolo 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, Petolo 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, 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1398
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