Patanol
Patanol is used to treat the symptoms of allergic pink eye.
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Uses Patanol contains Olopatadine is in a class of medications called antihistamines. Patanol works by blocking histamine, a substance in the body that causes allergic symptoms. Directions Patanol comes as an eyedrop to apply to the eye. It is usually applied to the affected eye(s) twice a day, around 6 to 8 hours apart. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully. Do not use more or less of Patanol or use it more often than prescribed by your doctor. Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water. Use a mirror or have someone else put the drops in your eye. Make sure the end of the dropper is not chipped or cracked. Avoid touching the dropper against your eye or anything else. Hold the dropper tip down at all times to prevent drops from flowing back into the bottle and contaminating the remaining contents. Lie down or tilt your head back. Holding the bottle between your thumb and index finger, place the dropper as near as possible to your eyelid without touching it. Brace the remaining fingers of that hand against your cheek or nose. With the index finger of your other hand, pull the lower lid of the eye down to form a pocket. Drop the prescribed number of drops into the pocket made by the lower lid and the eye. Placing the drops on the surface of the eyeball can cause stinging. Close your eye and press lightly against the lower lid with your finger for 2-3 minutes to keep the medication in the eye. Do not blink. Replace and tighten the cap right away. Do not wipe or rinse it off. Wipe off any excess liquid from your cheek with a clean tissue. Wash your hands again. If you miss a dose of Patanol, apply the missed dose as soon as you remember it. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule. Do not apply a double dose to make up for a missed one. Storage Store Patanol at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom) Cautions You should not wear contact lenses if one or both of your eyes are red. If you are able to wear your contact lenses, be aware that Patanol solution contains benzalkonium chloride, which can be absorbed by soft contact lenses. Remove your contact lenses before applying olopatadine and put them back in 10 minutes later. Tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to olopatadine, benzalkonium chloride, or any other medications. Tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while using Patanol, call your doctor. Interactions Side Effects Some common side effects reported with Patanol include: dry eyes sore throat taste changes headache blurred vision eye burning or stinging
Uses Patanol contains Olopatadine is in a class of medications called antihistamines. Patanol works by blocking histamine, a substance in the body that causes allergic symptoms. Directions Patanol comes as an eyedrop to apply to the eye. It is usually applied to the affected eye(s) twice a day, around 6 to 8 hours apart. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully. Do not use more or less of Patanol or use it more often than prescribed by your doctor. Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water. Use a mirror or have someone else put the drops in your eye. Make sure the end of the dropper is not chipped or cracked. Avoid touching the dropper against your eye or anything else. Hold the dropper tip down at all times to prevent drops from flowing back into the bottle and contaminating the remaining contents. Lie down or tilt your head back. Holding the bottle between your thumb and index finger, place the dropper as near as possible to your eyelid without touching it. Brace the remaining fingers of that hand against your cheek or nose. With the index finger of your other hand, pull the lower lid of the eye down to form a pocket. Drop the prescribed number of drops into the pocket made by the lower lid and the eye. Placing the drops on the surface of the eyeball can cause stinging. Close your eye and press lightly against the lower lid with your finger for 2-3 minutes to keep the medication in the eye. Do not blink. Replace and tighten the cap right away. Do not wipe or rinse it off. Wipe off any excess liquid from your cheek with a clean tissue. Wash your hands again. If you miss a dose of Patanol, apply the missed dose as soon as you remember it. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule. Do not apply a double dose to make up for a missed one. Storage Store Patanol at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom) Cautions You should not wear contact lenses if one or both of your eyes are red. If you are able to wear your contact lenses, be aware that Patanol solution contains benzalkonium chloride, which can be absorbed by soft contact lenses. Remove your contact lenses before applying olopatadine and put them back in 10 minutes later. Tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to olopatadine, benzalkonium chloride, or any other medications. Tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while using Patanol, call your doctor. Interactions Side Effects Some common side effects reported with Patanol include: dry eyes sore throat taste changes headache blurred vision eye burning or stinging
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