About olopatadine hcl eq to olopatadine
Antihistamine and mast-cell stabilizer
Used for
- Relieves itchy, red, watery eyes caused by allergic conjunctivitis.
Usual adult dose
Usually one drop in each affected eye twice daily, about 6–8 hours apart.
Usual dose in children
Usually one drop in each affected eye twice daily; approved for children aged 2 years and older.
Common side effects
- Eye irritation, burning, or stinging
- Dry eye
- Headache
- Blurred vision
Important warnings
- For use in the eyes only; do not inject or swallow.
- Remove contact lenses before use; wait at least 10 minutes before reinserting.
- Avoid touching the dropper tip to the eye or other surfaces.
- Seek medical attention for severe eye pain or vision changes.
Pregnancy
Human pregnancy data are limited; use when the expected benefit outweighs potential risk.
Breastfeeding
It is unknown whether eye-drop olopatadine enters breast milk; systemic exposure is expected to be low.
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 It may be incomplete or out of date.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.