| Pataday Twice Daily Relief (U.S.N.L.M.) | |
|---|---|
| Dosing | 1 drop bid at 6 to 8 hr interval |
| Chem Specs | olopatadine HCL 0.1% |
| Quantities | 5ml |
| Cost | 15.00 ($19.00 otc) |
| Class | Mast cell stabilizer / antihistamine |
| Action | Selective H1 antagonist also inhibits release of inflammatory mediators. |
| Usage | Indicated for the treatment of itch associated with allergic conjunctivitis. |
| qd dosing is available with the 0.2% solution (Pataday). | |
| Contraindications | Hypersensitivity to any components of the product. |
| Pediatric use | age 2 and older |
| Pregnancy | Rats given 150,000 times the human ophthalmic dose show decreased neonatal survival. |
| BAK .01% (Formerly Patanol) |