Opatin® Sterile Eye Drops: Each ml contains Olopatadine Hydrochloride USP 1.11 mg equivalent to Olopatadine 1 mg.
Opatin® DS Sterile Eye Drops: Each ml contains Olopatadine Hydrochloride USP 2.22 mg equivalent to Olopatadine 2 mg.
Opatin® is a sterile eye drops containing Olopatadine Hydrochloride, a relatively selective H1 receptor antagonist and mast cell stabilizer for topical administration to the eyes.
Mode of action:
Olopatadine selectively blocks histamine H1 receptor and stabilizes mast cells. Thus it prevents histamine bonding to its receptors and inhibits mast cell degranulation & histamine release.
Olopatadine is indicated for the treatment of ocular itching associated with allergic conjunctivitis.
Specific drug interaction studies have not been conducted with Olopatadine ophthalmic solution.
Over dosage:
No case of overdose has been reported.
Pregnancy Category C: There is no adequate and well- controlled studies in pregnant women. Therefore, 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. It is not known if this medicine passes into breast milk, therefore it is not recommended for use during breastfeeding.
Patients should be advised not to wear contact lenses during treatment with Olopatadine ophthalmic solution. The treatment should also be discontinued in the presence of an allergic reaction.
Keep out of reach of children. Store in a dry place, below 25°C temperature and protected from light. Do not freeze. Do not touch dropper tip to any surface as this may contaminate this preparation. Do not use after one month of first opening.