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Olopatadine Ophthalmic Dosage

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Dec 5, 2022.

Applies to the following strengths: 0.1%; 0.2%; 0.7%

Usual Adult Dose for:

Usual Pediatric Dose for:

Additional dosage information:

Usual Adult Dose for Seasonal Allergic Conjunctivitis

0.1% solution: 1 drop in each affected eye twice per day at an interval of 6 to 8 hours
0.2%/0.7% solution: 1 drop in each affected eye once a day

Use: Treatment of the signs and symptoms of allergic conjunctivitis

Usual Pediatric Dose for Seasonal Allergic Conjunctivitis

2 years or older:
0.2%/0.7% solution: 1 drop in each affected eye once a day

3 years or older:
0.1% solution: 1 drop in each affected eye twice per day at an interval of 6 to 8 hours

Use: Treatment of the signs and symptoms of allergic conjunctivitis

Renal Dose Adjustments

Data not available

Liver Dose Adjustments

Data not available

Precautions

0.1% solution: Safety and efficacy have not been established in patients younger than 3 years.
0.2%/0.7% solution: Safety and efficacy have not been established in patients younger than 2 years.

Consult WARNINGS section for additional precautions.

Dialysis

Data not available

Other Comments

Administration advice:

  • This drug is not for injection or oral ingestion.

Patient advice:
  • To prevent contaminating the dropper tip and solution, care should be taken not to touch the eyelids or surrounding areas with the dropper tip of the bottle.

Storage requirements:
  • Keep bottle tightly closed when not in use.

Further information

Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.

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