Pros & Cons
Olopatadine Pros and Cons
- Olopatadine is available over the counter.
- These eye drops can be used for convenient once daily or twice daily relief of eye itching. Pataday Once Daily Relief Extra Strength (0.7% eye drops) provide 24-hours or allergy itch relief with one drop of the ophthalmic solution.
- Olopatadine is safe for use in children over the age of 2 years.
- You can take oral antihistamines along with olopatadine eye drops for allergy relief.
- Olopatadine can cause temporary eye irritation and common cold symptoms.
- This medicine is not for redness or irritation caused by contact lens use.
- You cannot wear contacts for 10 minutes after using the eye drops.
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