From the Makers of PATANOL® Solution & PATANASE® Nasal Spray
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- What is PATADAY™ Ophthalmic Solution?
- How does PATADAY™ Solution differ from PATANOL® Solution?
- Who should use PATADAY™ Solution?
- How does PATADAY™ Solution work?
- I wear contact lenses. Can I use PATADAY™ Solution?
- I already take allergy medication. Why should I use PATADAY™ Solution?
- How should I use PATADAY™ Solution?
- What other things should I be aware of before using PATADAY™ Solution?
- What are the possible side effects of PATADAY™ Solution?
- Are there any special concerns for women?
- May nursing mothers use PATADAY™ Solution?
- May pregnant women use PATADAY™ Solution?
- Can PATADAY™ Solution be used in children?
- Why not use over-the-counter eye drops?
- What are the signs and symptoms of allergy eyes (allergic conjunctivitis)?
- How do I store PATADAY™ Solution?
- How frequently may I use PATADAY™ Solution?
- For how long may I use PATADAY™ Solution?
- Does PATADAY™ Solution interfere with the results of allergen skin testing?
- Does PATADAY™ Solution contain a preservative?
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What Is PATADAY™ ophthalmic Solution?
PATADAY™ (olopatadine hydrochloride ophthalmic Solution) 0.2% is a prescription eye drop for the treatment of itching associated with allergic conjunctivitis. PATADAY™ Solution works in minutes to relieve your itching with just once-a-day dosing.How does PATADAY™ Solution differ from PATANOL® Solution?
The active ingredient in PATADAY™ Solution and PATANOL® Solution is the same; olopatadine hydrochloride. PATADAY™ 's higher concentration (0.2%) allows for its convenient once-a-day dosing. PATANOL® (olopatadine hydrochloride ophthalmic Solution) 0.1% is indicated for the treatment of the signs and symptoms of allergic conjunctivitis. PATADAY™ Solution is indicated for the treatment of ocular itching associated with allergic conjunctivitis.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.
How does PATADAY™ Solution work?
PATADAY™ Solution relieves allergy eyes by rapidly stopping the itching when dosed once-a-day.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.Redness related to contact lens wear may not be due to allergic conjunctivitis. If redness persists, you should talk to your healthcare provider. For help in caring for your contact lenses, visit www.optifree.com
I already take allergy medication. Why should I use PATADAY™ Solution?
Antihistamine tablets and nasal sprays are not designed to relieve allergy eyes specifically. On the contrary, many allergy medications contain a decongestant, which can be drying to the eyes, and dry eyes can be more susceptible to allergens. Since it goes right to the source of the problem, by adding PATADAY™ Solution to your allergy treatment regimen, you can treat your eyes more directly than with oral or nasal allergy medications alone.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 other things should I be aware of before using PATADAY™ Solution?
PATADAY™ Solution should not be used by patients with a known hypersensitivity to olopatadine hydrochloride or any component of PATADAY™ Solution. PATADAY™ ophthalmic Solution is for topical use only.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.
Can PATADAY™ Solution be used in children?
Clinical trials show that PATADAY™ Solution is safe and effective for administration to children 3 years and older. Safety and effectiveness in children below the age of 3 years have not been established.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.What are the signs and symptoms of allergy eyes (allergic conjunctivitis)?
There are many signs and symptoms of allergic conjunctivitis, including eye itching, redness, tearing, swelling, and many more. PATADAY™ Solution is approved to treat itching associated with allergic conjunctivitis.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).How frequently may I use PATADAY™ Solution?
The recommended dose is one drop in each affected eye once-a-day. PATADAY™ Solution should be used as directed by your healthcare provider, and works best when used regularly, before signs and symptoms begin to occur. If your symptoms persist, contact your healthcare provider.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.Does PATADAY™ Solution interfere with the results of allergen skin testing?
PATADAY™ Solution is not expected to interfere with the results of allergen skin testing as the low blood level of drug expected to occur following the usual topical ophthalmic dose should not produce a systemic effect.Does PATADAY™ Solution contain a preservative?
Yes, PATADAY™ Solution contains benzalkonium chloride (BAC), a preservative most commonly used in topical ophthalmic products. Since BAC can be absorbed by contact lens materials, it is necessary to remove contact lenses before using PATADAY™ Solution. Wait at least 10 minutes after instilling PATADAY™ Solution before re-inserting your lenses.