Patacin 0.1% Eye Drop

Short Description

Patacin 0.1% Eye Drop is an antihistamine used to treat seasonal allergic conjunctivitis caused by pollens, dust, animal fur, and other allergens.

Dosage Form

Eye Drop

Introduction

Patacin 0.1% Eye Drop 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. Use 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 the extra liquid.

Side Effects

Side effects such as eye pain or irritation, dry eyes, abnormal sensation in the eyes, headache may occur after using Patacin 0.1% Eye Drop. 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.

Breastfeeding Warning

Patacin 0.1% Eye Drop 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

Patacin 0.1% Eye Drop 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

Patacin 0.1% Eye Drop 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 Patacin 0.1% Eye Drop 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.