Dosage
- Adults and children above 2 yrs:
Instill 1 drop in each affected eye once daily. - Avoid use in children <2 years (safety/efficacy has not been established).
Strictly follow the dosage prescribed by a physician.
Contraindications
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Olopat drops is contraindicated in patients that are hypersensitive to olopatadine, benzalkonium chloride, or other excipients.
Side Effects
- Ocular (≤5%): Blurred vision, burning/stinging, dry eye, redness, lid edema and itching.
- Non-ocular : Headache, nausea, rhinitis, cough and back pain.
Precautions
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For topical ocular use only. Avoid contamination by not touching the dropper tip to surfaces.
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Contact lenses are discouraged during treatment. Olopat drops contain benzalkonium chloride, which can irritate eyes and discolor soft contact lenses.
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Do not use with red eyes or for contact lens-related irritation.
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Wait 10 minutes after instilling drops before inserting soft lenses (preservative absorption risk).
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- Use within 1 month after opening.
- Store below 30°C.
