Patanol Uses

Patanol is a prescription medicationused to stop the affects off allergies. Patanol is a liquid eye drop used to keep your eyes from itching due of the allergies that you suffer from. Itchy eyes can cause redness, which will go away as you quit rubbing your eyes because you are using Patanol.

How Taken

The recommended dose of Patanol 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 Patanol 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 Patanol dose as soon as you remember it.

Possible Side Effects

Serious side effects are not likely to occur while using Patanol. 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 Patanol at 39°F to 86°F (4°C to 30°C).

Overdose

An overdose of Patanol is unlikely. If you do suspect an overdose of Patanol, call an emergency room or poison control center near you. If the Patanol drops have been ingested, drink plenty of fluid and call an emergency left for advice.

More Patanol Information

Do not touch any surface with the dropper, including your eyes or hands, the dropper is sterile. If it becomes contaminated, it could cause an eye infection. 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 Patanol. 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.