Drug Uses
Patanol
is a prescription medication that you can use to stop the affects off allergies
in your daily life. Patanol is a liquid drop that you use in your eyes to keep
your eyes from itching because of the allergies that you suffer from. Itchy
eyes can cause redness, which will go away as you quit rubbing your eyes and
your eyes are not itchy anymore because you are using Patanol.
How Taken
The
recommended dose is one drop in each affected eye two times per day at an
interval of 6 to 8 hours.
Warnings/Precautions
Do
not use Patanol if you have a bacterial, viral, or fungal infection in your eye
unless you are also receiving proper anti-infective treatment. Patanol is in
the FDA pregnancy category C. This means that it is not known whether Patanol
will harm an unborn baby. Do not use this medication without first talking to
your doctor if you are pregnant. It is not known whether Patanol passes into
breast milk. Do not use Patanol without first talking to your doctor if you are
breast-feeding a baby. Patanol is not approved by the FDA for use by children
younger than 3 years of age.
Missed Dose
Take
the missed dose as soon as you remember it.
Possible Side Effects
Serious
side effects from Patanol are not likely to occur. Seek emergency medical
attention if you experience an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing
of your throat; swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; or hives). Less serious
side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to use Patanol and talk to
your doctor if you experience burning, stinging, irritation, itching, redness,
or dryness of the eyes; swollen eyelids; a stuffy or runny nose; headache; or
changes in taste. Side effects other than those listed here may also occur.
Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is
especially bothersome.
Storage
Store
at 39°F to 86°F (4°C to 30°C).
Overdose
An
overdose of this medication is unlikely to occur. If you do suspect an
overdose, call an emergency room or poison control center near you. If the
drops have been ingested (taken by mouth), drink plenty of fluid and call an
emergency left for advice.
More Information
Do
not touch the dropper to any surface, including your eyes or hands. The dropper
is sterile. If it becomes contaminated, it could cause an infection in your
eye. Patanol contains a preservative (benzalkonium chloride), so do not wear
contact lenses while applying this medication. Contact lenses can be inserted
about 15 minutes after a dose. Avoid other eye drops unless your doctor
approves.
Disclaimer
This
drug information is for your information purposes only, it is not intended that
this information covers all uses, directions, drug interactions, precautions,
or adverse effects of your medication. This is only general information, and
should not be relied on for any purpose. It should not be construed as
containing specific instructions for any particular patient. We disclaim all
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| Product Name | Price | Order link |
| Patanol 0.1% - 1 x 5 ml Bottle | $167.70 |  |
| Patanol 0.1% - 3 x 5 ml Bottles | $412.25 | |