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Patanase Nasal Spray

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Patanase Nasal Spray Drug Center

What is Prescribing information?

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Patanase Nasal Spray Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage

PATANASE (olopatadine hydrochloride) Structural Formula Illustration

PATANASE Nasal Spray is an H1 receptor antagonist indicated for the relief of the symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis in adults and children 6 years of age and older.

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What is Patient information?

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Patanase Nasal Spray Patient Information: Side Effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Stop using olopatadine and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

  • nosebleed;
  • sores inside your nose; or
  • burning or pain when you urinate.

Less serious side effects may include:

  • drowsiness;
  • a bitter taste in your mouth;
  • headache;
  • dry mouth, sore throat;
  • cough, sneezing, runn...

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What is Consumer information?

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Patanase Nasal Spray Consumer Information: Uses

Olopatadine is used to relieve symptoms of seasonal allergies that occur in the nose, such as runny/itchy/stuffy nose, sneezing, and post-nasal drip. This medication is an antihistamine. It works by blocking certain natural substances called histamines that are responsible for allergic symptoms.

Do not use this medication in children younger than 2 years unless specifically directed by the doctor. To decrease the risk for serious side effects, carefully follow all of the doctor's dosage directions. Do not give other cough and cold medication that might contain the same or similar ingredient...

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Patanase Nasal Spray - User Reviews

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