About olopatadine hydrochloride
Antihistamine and mast-cell stabilizer
Used for
- Relieves itchy eyes caused by allergic conjunctivitis.
Usual adult dose
One drop in the affected eye(s) once daily.
Usual dose in children
For children aged 3 years and older: one drop in the affected eye(s) once daily.
Common side effects
- Eye irritation or dryness
- Blurred vision
- Headache
- Unpleasant taste
Important warnings
- For ophthalmic use only; do not swallow or inject.
- Remove contact lenses before use; wait at least 10 minutes before reinserting.
- Avoid touching the dropper tip to the eye or other surfaces.
Pregnancy
Human pregnancy data are limited; use only when the expected benefit outweighs potential risk.
Breastfeeding
It is unknown whether eye drops pass into breast milk; systemic exposure is expected to be low.
Interactions
- No important interactions are expected with ophthalmic use.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.