Comparing Alcaftadine Ophthalmic vs Pataday
| Alcaftadine ophthalmic | Pataday (olopatadine) |
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| Alcaftadine ophthalmic | Pataday (olopatadine) |
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Over-the-counter
Prescribed for Conjunctivitis - Allergic. Alcaftadine ophthalmic may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Over-the-counter
Prescribed for Seasonal Allergic Conjunctivitis. Pataday may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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| More about Alcaftadine ophthalmic | More about Pataday (olopatadine) | |
| Ratings & Reviews | ||
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Alcaftadine ophthalmic has an average rating of 4.4 out of 10 from a total of 30 ratings on Drugs.com. 33% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 60% reported a negative effect. |
Pataday has an average rating of 4.8 out of 10 from a total of 77 ratings on Drugs.com. 35% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 53% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | ||
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View all Alcaftadine ophthalmic side effects |
View all Pataday side effects |
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| Drug Class | ||
| Generic Availability | ||
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N/A |
Lower cost generic approved | |
| Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | ||
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We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
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| Dosage Forms | ||
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N/A |
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| Brand Names | ||
| Lastacaft | Other olopatadine brands include: Pataday Once Daily Relief, Pataday Twice Daily Relief, Pazeo | |
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | ||
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2 hours |
3 hours |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | ||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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| Pregnancy Category | ||
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Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | ||
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No known drug interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known drug interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | ||
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| Disease Interactions | ||
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No known disease interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known disease interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| First Approval Date | ||
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N/A |
N/A |
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| WADA Class View classifications | ||
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N/A |
N/A |
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| More Information | ||
| Patient Resources | ||
| Professional Resources | ||
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N/A |
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| Related Treatment Guide | ||
1 The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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