Presentation

Lopadine DS Eye Drops: Each ml eye drop contains Olopatadine Hydrochloride USP equivalent to Olopatadine 2 mg.

Description

Olopatadine is an inhibitor of the release of histamine from the mast cell and a relatively selective histamine H1 -antagonist that inhibits histamine induced inflammatory effects on human conjunctival epithelial cells.

Indications

This drug is indicated for the treatment of the sign and symptoms of allergic conjunctivitis (itchy, watery, red, irritated eyes).

Dosage & Administration

Adults and children (above 2 years of age)

One drop in the conjunctival sac of the affected eye(s) once daily.

Side Effects

Following adverse effects can be seen in some patients:

Headache, asthenia, blurred vision, burning or stinging, cold syndrome, dry eye, foreign body sensation, hyperaemia, hypersensitivity, keratitis, lid oedema, nausea, pharyngitis, pruritus, rhinitis, sinusitis.

Precautions

To prevent contaminating the dropper tip and solution, care should be taken not to touch the eyelids or surrounding areas with the dropper tip of the bottle. Patients should be advised not to wear a contact lens if their eye is red.

Use in Pregnancy & Lactation

Pregnancy: Pregnancy category C. For this drug, no clinical data on exposed pregnancies is available.

Lactation: It is not known if this medicine passes into breast milk, therefore it is not recommended for use during breastfeeding.

Drug Interaction

Interactions with other medications have not been investigated in vivo.

Over Dose

No information is available.

Storage

Keep out of the reach of children.

Store in a cool, dry place, away from heat and direct light.

Do not use more than 4 weeks after opening.

Commercial Pack

Lopadine DS Eye Drops: Plastic dropper bottle containing 5 ml eye drops.