Pataday (Olopatadine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution) Drug Information: Medication Guide and Patient Information

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May 27, 2012

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The arsenal of allergy drugs includes dozens of medications that relieve allergy symptoms when confronted with a trigger known as an allergen. That trigger could be something from a plant, such as pollen, or something from an animal (pet dander, dust mites, cockroaches). Other allergy triggers include certain fragrances or chemical substances.

What causes a person's allergic reaction is highly individual. But the reactions are often universal: swelling and inflammation, especially around the eyes, nose, and throat, usually accompanied by itching.

Some allergy medications work against the effects of histamines, which are released during an allergic reaction. Other medications reduce swelling, affect the immune system, or affect release of other substances associated with allergic reactions.

Many allergy drugs are available without a prescription.

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PATIENT INFORMATION

Topical Ophthalmic Use Only

For topical ophthalmic administration only.

Sterility of Dropper Tip Patients should be advised to not touch dropper tip to any surface, as this may contaminate the contents.

Concomitant Use of Contact Lenses

Patients should be advised not to wear a contact lens if their eyes are red. Patients should be advised that PATADAY™ (olopatadine hydrochloride ophthalmic solution) solution should not be use to treat contact lens-related irritation. Patients should also be advised to remove contact lenses prior to instillation of PATADAY™ (olopatadine hydrochloride ophthalmic solution) solution. The preservative in PATADAY™ (olopatadine hydrochloride ophthalmic solution) solution benzalkonium chloride may be absorbed by soft contact lenses. Lenses may be reinserted following administration of PATADAY™ (olopatadine hydrochloride ophthalmic solution) solution.

Last reviewed on RxList: 1/27/2011
This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.