DRUG INFORMATION - PATANOL
Patanol 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 responsibility for the accuracy and reliability
of this information, and/or any consequences arising
from the use of this information, including damage
or adverse consequences to persons or property,
however such damages or consequences arise. No
warranty, either expressed or implied, is made in
regards to this information.
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