{"id":19860,"date":"2022-03-19T11:15:11","date_gmt":"2022-03-19T11:15:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=19860"},"modified":"2022-03-21T11:28:29","modified_gmt":"2022-03-21T11:28:29","slug":"opatanol","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/opatanol\/","title":{"rendered":"Opatanol &#8211; Olopatadine uses, dose and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>1 mg\/ml\u00a0eye drops, solution<br><a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/toredin\/\">olopatadine<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Opatanol is and what it is used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Opatanol is used to treat the signs and symptoms of seasonal allergic\u00a0conjunctivitis.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Allergic\u00a0conjunctivitis<\/strong>.\u00a0Some substances (\u00a0allergens\u00a0) such as pollen, dust, or animal hair can cause allergic reactions in the eye, which causes\u00a0itching,\u00a0redness,\u00a0and swelling on the surface of the eye.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Opatanol is a drug<\/strong>\u00a0for the treatment of allergic conditions in the eyes.\u00a0It works by reducing the rate of allergic reactions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you need to know before using Opatanol<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do not use Opatanol<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>if you are<\/strong>&nbsp;allergic (hypersensitive) to olopatadine or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).<\/li><li>you should not use&nbsp;<strong>Opatanol<\/strong>&nbsp;if you are breast-feeding.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings and cautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using Opatanol.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you wear contact lenses, remove them before using Opatanol.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Children<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Do not use Opatanol for children under 3 years.&nbsp;Do not give this medicine to children under 3 years as there is no data showing that it is safe and works on children under 3 years.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other medicines and Opatanol<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor or\u00a0pharmacist\u00a0if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you use other&nbsp;eye drops&nbsp;or ointments, take the medicine at least 5 minutes apart.&nbsp;Eye ointments should be used last.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy, breastfeeding and fertility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant,<\/strong> or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You should not use Opatanol if you are breast-feeding, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving and using machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You may notice that your vision becomes a little foggy after you use Opatanol.&nbsp;Do not drive or use any tools or machines until your vision is clear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Opatanol contains benzalkonium chloride and disodium phosphate dodecahydrate<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Opatanol contains benzalkonium chloride<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This medicine contains 0.5 mg benzalkonium chloride per 5 ml corresponding to 0.1 mg\/ml.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The preservative in Opatanol, benzalkonium chloride, can be absorbed by soft contact lenses and can discolor the contact lenses.\u00a0Remove contact lenses before using the medicine and wait at least 15 minutes before re-inserting the contact lenses.\u00a0Benzalkonium chloride can be irritating to the eyes, especially if you have dry eyes or problems with the cornea (the clear membrane at the front of the eye).\u00a0If you experience irritation, tingling, or pain in the eye after using the medicine, contact<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Doctor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Opatanol contains disodium phosphate dodecahydrate<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This medicine contains 16.72 mg of\u00a0phosphate\u00a0(in 63.05 mg of disodium phosphate dodecahydrate) per 5 ml bottle equivalent to 3.34 mg\/ml.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have severely damaged\u00a0cornea, in very rare cases,\u00a0phosphate\u00a0can cause cloudy spots on the cornea due to the accumulation of\u00a0calcium\u00a0during treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to use Opatanol<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Always use this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you.&nbsp;Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The recommended&nbsp;dose&nbsp;is 1 drop in one or both eyes twice daily (morning and evening).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use this&nbsp;dosage&nbsp;unless your doctor prescribes otherwise.&nbsp;Opatanol should only be used in both eyes if your doctor prescribes it.&nbsp;Use the medicine for as long as your doctor prescribes it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Opatanol should only be used as\u00a0eye drops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How to use Opatanol<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fass.se\/LIF\/product?userType=2&amp;nplId=20020517000069#\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fass.se\/imaging\/resources\/2b355614-b652-4c54-a138-c8e4701637a1\" alt=\"Instructions for use\" title=\"Instructions for use\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>How much to use<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Get the bottle of Opatanol and a mirror.<\/li><li>Wash your hands.<\/li><li>Take the bottle and unscrew the screw cap.<\/li><li>If the warranty seal is loose, it must be removed after removing the bottle cap and before using the product.<\/li><li>Hold the bottle with the tip facing down between your thumb and forefinger.<\/li><li>Tilt your head back.&nbsp;Pull down the lower eyelid with a clean finger, so that a pocket is formed between the eye and the eyelid.&nbsp;The drop should end up here (see picture 1).<\/li><li>Place the bottle tip close to the eye.&nbsp;Use the mirror if it facilitates.<\/li><li><strong>Do not touch the eye, eyelid, surrounding&nbsp;tissue&nbsp;or other surfaces with the drip tip<\/strong>&nbsp;&#8211; it may contaminate the contents of the bottle.<\/li><li><strong>Press lightly on the bottom of the bottle<\/strong>&nbsp;to release one drop of Opatanol.<\/li><li><strong>Do not squeeze the bottle<\/strong>&nbsp;&#8211; it is made so that a light pressure at the bottom is all that is needed (see picture 2).<\/li><li>If both eyes are to be treated, now repeat the steps above for the other eye.<\/li><li>Replace the screw cap on the bottle immediately after use.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If a drop misses the eye<\/strong>&nbsp;&#8211; try again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you use more Opatanol than you should<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Rinse everything out of the eye with lukewarm water.\u00a0Do not take more drops until it is time for the next\u00a0dose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you forget to take Opatanol<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Take a drop as soon as you remember and then go back to your regular dosing schedule.\u00a0However, if it is almost time for your next\u00a0dose, skip the missed\u00a0dose\u00a0and return to your regular dosing schedule.\u00a0Do not take a double\u00a0dose\u00a0to make up for\u00a0a forgotten\u00a0dose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you stop using Opatanol<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not stop using Opatanol without talking to your doctor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Possible side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all medicines, this medicine can cause\u00a0side effects, although not everybody gets them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The following&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;have been reported with Opatanol<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Common (may affect more than 1 user in 10)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The eye<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Eye pain, eye irritation, dry eyes, abnormal sensation in the eye, eye discomfort<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>General&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;ar<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Headache, fatigue, dry nose, taste disturbance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Uncommon (may affect up to 1 in 100 people)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The eye<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Blurred vision, decreased\u00a0visual acuity, abnormal vision, diseases of the cornea,\u00a0inflammation\u00a0of the surface of the eye with or without damage to the surface\u00a0inflammation\u00a0or\u00a0infection\u00a0of the conjunctiva, eye secretions, photosensitivity, increased tear production, itchy eyes, red eyes, eyelid diseases,\u00a0itching, reddened or swollen eyelids, crust formation on the eyelids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>General&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;ar<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Abnormal or decreased sensation, dizziness, runny nose, dry skin, dermatitis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Has been reported (occurs in an unknown number of users)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The eye<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Eye swelling, corneal swelling, altered pupil size.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>General&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;ar<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Shortness of breath, increased allergic symptoms, swelling of the face, drowsiness, general weakness, nausea, vomiting, sinus infection, reddening of the skin, and\u00a0itching.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In very rare cases, some patients with severe damage to the transparent membrane in front of the eye (cornea) have had milky spots on the cornea caused by a calcium deposit during treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to store Opatanol<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the bottle and carton after EXP.&nbsp;The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This medicine does not require any special storage conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You should discard the bottle 4 weeks after you first opened it to prevent\u00a0infection.\u00a0Then use a new bottle.\u00a0Write down the date you first opened the bottle on each bottle label and carton.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste.&nbsp;Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required.&nbsp;These measures are to protect the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contents of the pack and other information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Content declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The active substance is olopatadine.&nbsp;Each ml of solution contains 1 mg of olopatadine (as hydrochloride).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The other ingredients are benzalkonium chloride, sodium chloride, disodium phosphate dodecahydrate (E339),\u00a0hydrochloric acid\u00a0(E507) and\/or sodium hydroxide (E524), and purified water<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What the medicine looks like and contents of the pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Opatanol is a clear and colorless liquid (a solution) that is supplied in a pack of either one 5 ml bottle or three 5 ml plastic bottles with screw caps.&nbsp;Not all pack sizes need to be marketed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing Authorisation Holder<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Novartis Europharm Limited<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Vista Building<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Elm Park, Merrion Road<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dublin 4<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ireland<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Manufacturer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Novartis Pharmac\u00e9utica, SA<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Gran Via de Les Corts Catalanes, 764<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>08013 Barcelona<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Spain<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>SA Alcon-Couvreur NV<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rijksweg 14<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>B-2870 Puurs<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Belgium<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Novartis Pharma GmbH<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Roonstra\u00dfe 25<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>D-90429 Nuremberg<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Germany<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Siegfried El Masnou, SA<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Camil Fabra 58<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>El Masnou<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>08320 Barcelona<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Spain<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Contact the representative of the marketing authorization holder to find out more about this medicine:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Belgium \/ Belgique \/ Belgien<\/strong>Novartis Pharma NVTel: +32 2 246 16 11<\/td><td><strong>Lithuania<\/strong>SIA Novartis Baltics Lithuanian branchesTel: +370 5 269 16 50<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Bulgaria<\/strong>Novartis Bulgaria EOODTel .: +359 2 489 98 28<\/td><td><strong>Luxembourg \/ Luxemburg<\/strong>Novartis Pharma NVTel: +32 2 246 16 11<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Czech Republic<\/strong>Novartis sroTel: +420 225 775 111<\/td><td><strong>Hungary<\/strong>Novartis Hungary Kft.Tel .: +36 1 457 65 00<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Denmark<\/strong>Novartis Healthcare A \/ STel: +45 39 16 84 00<\/td><td><strong>Malta<\/strong>Novartis Pharma Services Inc.Tel: +356 2122 2872<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Germany<\/strong>Novartis Pharma GmbHTel: +49 911 273 0<\/td><td><strong>The Netherlands<\/strong>Novartis Pharma BVTel: +31 88 04 52 111<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Eesti<\/strong>SIA Novartis Baltics Eesti subsidiaryTel: +372 66 30 810<\/td><td><strong>Norway<\/strong>Novartis Norge ASTel: +47 23 05 20 00<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Greece<\/strong>Novartis (Hellas) AEBE:\u0397\u03bb: +30 210 281 17 12<\/td><td><strong>Austria<\/strong>Novartis Pharma GmbHTel: +43 1 86 6570<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Spain<\/strong>Novartis Pharmac\u00e9utica, SATel: +34 93 306 42 00<\/td><td><strong>Poland<\/strong>Novartis Poland Sp.&nbsp;z ooTel .: +48 22 375 4888<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>France<\/strong>Novartis Pharma SASTel: +33 1 55 47 66 00<\/td><td><strong>Portugal<\/strong>Novartis Farma &#8211; Pharmaceutical Products, SATel: +351 21 000 8600<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Croatia<\/strong>Novartis Hrvatska dooTel.&nbsp;+385 1 6274 220<\/td><td><strong>Romania<\/strong>Novartis Pharma Services Romania SRLTel: +40 21 31299 01<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Ireland<\/strong>Novartis Ireland LimitedTel: +353 1 260 12 55<\/td><td><strong>Slovenia<\/strong>Novartis Pharma Services Inc.Tel: +386 1 300 75 50<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Iceland<\/strong>Vistor hf.Phone: +354 535 7000<\/td><td><strong>Slovak Republic<\/strong>Novartis Slovakia sroTel: + 421 2 5542 5439<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Italy<\/strong>Novartis Farma SpATel: +39 02 96 54 1<\/td><td><strong>Finland \/ Finland<\/strong>Novartis Finland OyPuh \/ Tel: +358 (0) 10 6133 200<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>.\u03a0\u03c1\u03bf\u03c2<\/strong>Novartis Pharma Services Inc.:\u0397\u03bb: +357 22 690 690<\/td><td><strong>Sweden<\/strong>Novartis Sverige ABTel: +46 8 732 32 00<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Latvia<\/strong>SIA Novartis BalticsTel: +371 67 887 070<\/td><td><strong>United Kingdom (Northern Ireland)<\/strong>Novartis Ireland LimitedTel: +44 1276 698370<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Opatanol is used to treat the signs and symptoms of seasonal allergic conjunctivitis 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