Drug Details
Generic Name:
Common Brands:
Pataday (non-prescription), Pazeo (prescription)
Availability:
Prescription and over the counter
Therapeutic Class:
Mast cell stabilizer and histamine H1 antagonist
Forms:
Eye drops
Administration:
Topical ocular application
Therapeutic Uses:
To relieve itchy eyes caused by allergic conjunctivitis
Controlled Status:
Not a controlled substance
Olopatadine Drug Class
Olopatadine (oh-loh-pata-deen) belongs to a group of drugs called mast cell stabilizers (anti allergenic ophthalmic medications).
Olopatadine Age Range
Olopatadine ophthalmic solution (Pazeo and Pataday) is approved for use in adults and children 2 years of age and older. The use of this medicine in children younger than 2 years should be under the advice and supervision of a healthcare professional.
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