Oxopat
Oxopat Products are primarily used for
Allergic conditions
About Oxopat Products
Oxopat Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Oxopat are Sleepiness, Taste change, Headache, Dry eye, Pharyngitis, Eye pain, Eye irritation, Abnormal sensation in eyes, Nasal dryness, Fatigue, Nosebleeds, Nasal ulceration, Nasal septal perforation, Change in alertness.
How Oxopat Products work
Olopatadine is an antihistaminic medication. It treats allergy symptoms such as itching, swelling, and rashes by blocking the effects of a chemical messenger (histamine) in the body.
Patient Concerns about Oxopat Products
Frequently asked questions about Oxopat Products
Frequently asked questions about Olopatadine
Q. Is Oxopat Eye Drop a steroid?
No, Oxopat Eye Drop is not a steroid. It is a medication which is used to treat allergic conditions. Most commonly it is used to treat allergic conjunctivitis/pink eye. Do not take this medication without consulting your doctor.
Q. Is Oxopat Eye Drop effective?
Oxopat Eye Drop is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Oxopat Eye Drop too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.
Q. Can Oxopat Eye Drop cause eye irritation?
Usually, Oxopat Eye Drop does not cause eye irritation. Infact, it helps in reducing the inflammation and irritation in the eye. However, in some cases, patients may experience eye irritation, abnormal eye sensation and eye discomfort.
Q. Can a child use Oxopat Eye Drop?
Oxopat Eye Drop can be used in children above 3 years of age at the same dose as in adults. However, the safety of children under 3 years of age with Oxopat Eye Drop have not been established. Therefore, the use of Oxopat Eye Drop should be avoided in children of such age group.
Q. Does Oxopat Eye Drop make you sleepy?
Usually, using Oxopat Eye Drop does not make you sleepy. However, in some cases there are chances that it may cause sleepiness. It is important to know that if other anti-allergic medications are taken orally along with this medication then they may make you sleepy. Avoid driving or performing work on heavy machinery work if you feel sleepy. Contact your doctor if the medicine makes you uneasy.
Q. How long can you use Oxopat Eye Drop?
The Oxopat Eye Drop should be instilled in the affected eye(s) with one drop twice daily. The duration of treatment with Oxopat Eye Drop will depend upon the disease condition, its severity, and the response of the patient to the treatment. The medicine can be given for as long as four months if considered necessary. However, the exact duration is decided by your doctor.
Q. Is Oxopat Eye Drop effective?
Oxopat Eye Drop is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Oxopat Eye Drop too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.
Q. Can Oxopat Eye Drop cause eye irritation?
Usually, Oxopat Eye Drop does not cause eye irritation. Infact, it helps in reducing the inflammation and irritation in the eye. However, in some cases, patients may experience eye irritation, abnormal eye sensation and eye discomfort.
Q. Can a child use Oxopat Eye Drop?
Oxopat Eye Drop can be used in children above 3 years of age at the same dose as in adults. However, the safety of children under 3 years of age with Oxopat Eye Drop have not been established. Therefore, the use of Oxopat Eye Drop should be avoided in children of such age group.
Q. Does Oxopat Eye Drop make you sleepy?
Usually, using Oxopat Eye Drop does not make you sleepy. However, in some cases there are chances that it may cause sleepiness. It is important to know that if other anti-allergic medications are taken orally along with this medication then they may make you sleepy. Avoid driving or performing work on heavy machinery work if you feel sleepy. Contact your doctor if the medicine makes you uneasy.
Q. How long can you use Oxopat Eye Drop?
The Oxopat Eye Drop should be instilled in the affected eye(s) with one drop twice daily. The duration of treatment with Oxopat Eye Drop will depend upon the disease condition, its severity, and the response of the patient to the treatment. The medicine can be given for as long as four months if considered necessary. However, the exact duration is decided by your doctor.
Q. Can Oxopat Eye Drop be used in sneezing and running nose?
Oxopat Eye Drop can be used in a condition called allergic rhinitis which causes allergic inflammation of the nose. The medicine helps in controlling the symptoms like sneezing and running the nose. It can also be given in conditions associated with skin disorders like hives and itch.
Q. How do we take Oxopat Eye Drop?
Take this medicine only when it is prescribed by your doctor and follow the instructions as directed. Usually, one tablet is prescribed to be taken twice daily in the morning and after dinner. The exact dosage and duration of the medicine are decided by the doctor.
Q. Can Oxopat Eye Drop be taken for a long-term itching condition?
Yes, Oxopat Eye Drop can be taken in long-term itching condition. Such type of condition is termed as chronic urticaria. Before starting this medication you should get your itchy condition diagnosed. The doctor will then suggest the appropriate dose and duration of the medication.
Q. Can Oxopat Eye Drop be taken in hay fever?
Yes, Oxopat Eye Drop can be used in the condition like hay fever caused by pollen grains also called pollinosis. However, if you have hay fever contact your doctor before starting this medication. Usually, in case of pollinosis, the medication should be taken for full season of pollen to prevent recurrence of the condition.
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