OPATANOL

This medicine contains the active ingredient olopatadine hydrochloride, which belongs to a group of medicines called antihistamines. These medicines reduce the effects of histamine (a chemical produced in our body after the contact with pollen or other substances) by disabling histamine receptors to bind with histamine. If this binding is not disabled, we have symptoms such as itching, sneezing, wet eyes, redness. Olopatadine eye drops are used to help us ease these symptoms of allergies.

Is Olopatadine hydrochloride suitable for me?

Olopatadine hydrochloride is not suitable for everyone. Do not use it

• if you are allergic to olopatadine hydrochloride or to other ingredients of this medicine

In particular, you must tell the doctor if you:

• are pregnant, trying to get pregnant or breastfeeding
• wear contact lenses

Olopatadine hydrochloride interacts with other medicines. It is most important that you tell the doctor all the medications and herbal supplements that you are currently taking.

See the package leaflet for a complete list of possible contraindications and warnings.

How should I take Olopatadine hydrochloride?

This medicine is available in form of eye drops.

You should take olopatadine hydrochloride exactly as instructed by your doctor or pharmacist.

• The usual dose for this medicine is one drop into the affected eye two times per day.

Do not use more of it, do not use it more often, or do not use it for a longer time than your doctor instructed. Do not miss any doses and take the medicine at the same time each day. Do not take two doses together if you miss a dose.

Read the information leaflet provided with your medication for additional information. Talk to your doctor if you have any additional questions.

What are Olopatadine hydrochloride side effects?

Like all medicines olopatadine hydrochloride can cause side effects, including:

Common:

• eye pain or swelling of the eye
• eye irritation
• dry eye
• unpleasant sensation in the eye
• headache, fatigue
• dry nasal mucosa
• taste disturbance

Uncommon:

• blurred vision
• reduced visual acuity
• abnormal vision
• corneal erosion
• inflammation or infection of the conjunctiva
• discharge from the eye
• sensitivity to light
• increased lacrimation
• itchy eyes
• redness of the eye
• eyelid disorder
• swelling of the eyelid
• dizziness
• runny nose
• dry skin
• inflammatory skin changes, redness and itching

Consult a doctor if the side effects are severe. See the package leaflet for a complete list of side effects.