FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Who should use PATADAY^™ solution?

PATADAY^™ solution is recommended for people who suffer itchy eyes to allergens such as pollen, pollution, dust or animal dander and want the convenience of once-a-day dosing. PATADAY^™ solution has been shown to be safe and effective for adults and children 3 years and older. To find out whether PATADAY^™ solution is right for you, ask your healthcare provider.

I wear contact lenses. Can I use PATADAY^™ solution?

Yes, but you should remove your contact lenses before using PATADAY^™ solution. Wait at least 10 minutes after instilling PATADAY^™ solution before re-inserting your lenses. You should not instill PATADAY^™ solution while contact lenses are in.

How should I use PATADAY^™ solution?

The recommended use of PATADAY^™ solution is one drop in each eye once-a-day, or as recommended by your healthcare provider. Care should be taken not to touch the tip of the bottle to any surface.

What are the possible side effects of PATADAY^™ solution?

The most common adverse reactions to PATADAY^™ solution were cold syndrome and pharyngitis reported at an incidence of approximately 10%. Other adverse events included eye pain, blurred vision, sinusitis and headache occuring in 5% or less of patients.

Are there any special concerns for women?

May pregnant women use PATADAY^™ solution?

Olopatadine was found not to be teratogenic in rats and rabbits. However, rats treated at 600 mg/kg/day, or 150,000 times the maximum recommended ocular human dose (MROHD), during organogenesis showed a decrease in live fetuses. In addition, rats treated with 600 mg/kg/day of olopatadine during organogenesis showed a decrease in fetal weight. Further, rats treated with 600 mg/kg/day of olopatadine during late gestation through the lactation period showed a decrease in neonatal survival and body weight. There are, however, no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. Because animal studies are not always predictive of human responses, this drug should be used in pregnant women only if the potential benefit to the mother justifies the potential risk to the embryo or fetus.

May nursing mothers use PATADAY^™ solution?

Olopatadine has been identified in the milk of nursing rats following oral administration. It is not known whether topical ocular administration could result in sufficient systemic absorption to produce detectable quantities in the human breast milk. Nevertheless, caution should be exercised when PATADAY (olopatadine hydrochloride ophthalmic solution) 0.2% is administered to a nursing mother.

Why not use over-the-counter eye drops?

Some nonprescription eye drops such as vasal constrictors temporaily relieve your symptoms, but after three or four hours their effect tends to wear off. Through repeated use of nonprescription eye drops, your eyes can become even more red than before. PATADAY^™ solution is safe to use as long as you need it and is only dosed once-a-day.

How do I store PATADAY^™ solution?

Keep the bottle closed when not in use. Store the bottle at 2°C to 25°C (36°F to 77°F).

For how long may I use PATADAY^™ solution?

PATADAY^™ solution is safe to use as long as you need it. Labeling does not limit the length of time over which PATADAY^™ solution may be used. PATADAY^™ solution was found to be effective in the treatment of itching associated with allergic conjunctivitis when dosed once-a-day in patients who were exposed to allergens in their environment.