Opatin DS Mono Preservative-free Sterile Eye Drops: Each ml contains Olopatadine Hydrochloride USP 2.22 mg equivalent to Olopatadine 2 mg.
Olopatadine Hydrochloride is a relatively selective H1 receptor antagonist and mast cell stabilizer for topical administration to the eyes.
Mode of action:
Olopatadine selectively blocks histamine H1 receptor and stabilizes mast cells. Thus it prevents histamine bonding to its receptors and inhibits mast cell degranulation & histamine release.
Olopatadine is indicated for the treatment of ocular itching associated with allergic conjunctivitis.
Adults and children: One drop in each affected eye once a day.
Administration guidelines:
( Open the sachet pack & take Pull off one single-dose vial Hold the vial upright Tap the top until all liquid out the vial strip from the strip goes to the bottom.
( Twist off the cap without ) (Tit your head back and pull ) Squeeze one drop into the ) (Close your eye and press ) touching the tip your lower eyelid down lower without the inner corner for one touching the eye minute.
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Specific drug interaction studies have not been conducted with Olopatadine ophthalmic solution. Over dosage: No case of overdose has been reported. Storage: Keep out of reach of children. Store in a dry, well ventilated place at temperature up to 30 C and protected from extraneous odors, contamination & intense light. Do not touch the dropper tip to surfaces since this may contaminate the solution.
Pregnancy Category C: There is no adequate and well controlled studies in pregnant women. Therefore, this drug should be used in pregnant women only if the potential benefit to the mother justifies the potential risk to the embryo or fetus.It is not known if this medicine passes into breast milk, therefore it is not recommended for use during breastfeeding.
Patients should be advised not to wear contact lenses during treatment with Olopatadine ophthalmic solution. The treatment should also be discontinued in the presence of an allergic reaction.