Olopat OD Eye Drops

Short Description

Olopat OD Eye Drops is an antihistamine used to treat seasonal allergic conjunctivitis caused by pollens, dust, animal fur, and other allergens.

Dosage Form

Ophthalmic Solution

Introduction

Olopat OD Eye Drops is an antiallergic medication used to relieve red, itchy, and watery eyes caused by allergic eye diseases. It should be used regularly at evenly spaced time intervals as prescribed by your doctor. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.

This medicine is for external use only. Take it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Hold the dropper close to the eye without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid. Wipe off extra liquid.

Side Effects

Side effects such as eye pain or irritation, dry eyes, abnormal sensation in the eyes, headache may occur after using Olopat OD Eye Drops. These are usually mild and may not be with everyone. It may cause short term blurring of vision when first used. Use caution before driving or using machines. Any of the side effects other than mentioned above if occur, do consult the treating physician.

Alcohol Warning

No interaction found/established

Breastfeeding Warning

Olopat OD Eye Drops is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Pregnancy Warning

Olopat OD Eye Drops may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you.

Interacting Medicines

Aprepitant Fosaprepitant Zafirlukast Alprazolam

Olopat OD Eye Drops is an antiallergic medication. It works by blocking the action of a chemical messenger (histamine) which is responsible for red, itchy, and watery eyes.

You have been prescribed Olopat OD Eye Drops to relieve red, itchy, and watery eyes caused due to allergic eye diseases. If you wear soft contact lenses, remove them before putting in these eye drops and wait at least 15 minutes before putting your lenses back in. Do not touch the tip of the dropper to any surface or to your eye to avoid contaminating the eye drops.