Drug Reference
Olopatadine
Antiallergic agents, excl. corticosteroids
OTC
Fact box
- Therapeutic class
- Antiallergic agents, excl. corticosteroids
- Action class
- Histamine-1 Receptor Inhibitor
- Mechanism
- Histamine H1 Receptor Antagonists
- Habit forming
- No
- Availability
- Over-the-counter (OTC)
Brand names
PATANASEPatadayRyaltris
Available as
1 MG/ML · Ophthalmic Solution2 MG/ML · Ophthalmic Solution7 MG/ML · Ophthalmic Solution0.665 MG/ACTUAT · Nasal Spray0.025 MG/ACTUAT · Nasal Spray
FDA label sections are from openFDA and may not reflect the most recent labeling — confirm against the current DailyMed label.
Uses
Uses temporarily relieves itchy and red eyes due to pollen, ragweed, grass, animal hair and dander
How to use / dosing
Directions adults and children 2 years of age and older: put 1 drop in the affected eye(s) twice daily, every 6 to 8 hours, no more than twice per day if using other ophthalmic products while using this product, wait at least 5 minutes between each product replace cap after each use children under 2 years of age: consult a doctor
Safety advice
Conservative summary derived from FDA labeling — defaults to “consult your doctor” unless the label is explicit. Not a substitute for your clinician’s advice.
PregnancyNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
BreastfeedingNo information
No specific information in the FDA label. Check LactMed →
AlcoholNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
DrivingNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
KidneyNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
LiverNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
Warnings & precautions
Warnings For external use only
Current FDA labels (DailyMed)
- OLOPATADINE HYDROCHLORIDE SOLUTION/ DROPS [SOMERSET THERAPEUTICS, LLC]
- EYE ALLERGY ITCH RELIEF SOLUTION/ DROPS [ALLEGIANT HEALTH]
- OLOPATADINE HYDROCHLORIDE (OLOPATADINE HYDROCHLORIDE OPHTHALMIC SOLUTION) SOLUTION/ DROPS [RUGBY LABORATORIES]
- OLOPATADINE HYDROCHLORIDE OPHTHALMIC SOLUTION (OLOPATADINE HYDROCHLORIDE OPHTHALMIC) SOLUTION [GLAND PHARMA LIMITED]
- OLOPATADINE HYDROCHLORIDE OPHTHALMIC SOLUTION (OLOPATADINE HYDROCHLORIDE OPHTHALMIC) SOLUTION/ DROPS [GLAND PHARMA LIMITED]
Authoritative sources
Reference only — not clinical advice. Verify against current FDA labeling and consult a licensed provider. About half of pediatric drug use is off-label and is not reflected in FDA labels; absence of pediatric information does not mean a medicine is unused or unsafe in children.