What is Pataday: Uses, Warnings & Interactions

How to take Pataday

• Contact lenses: Remove contact lenses before you put the drops in your eyes. Wait at least 10 minutes before you put them back in. Do not wear contact lenses if your eyes are red.

• Do not use if the liquid changes color or become cloudy.

• Ophthalmic routeTo use the eye drops: Hold the dropper close to your eye with the other hand. Drop the correct number of drops into the pocket made between your lower lid and eyeball. Gently close your eyes. Place your index finger over the inner corner of your eye for 1 minute. Do not rinse or wipe the dropper or allow it to touch anything, including your eye. Put the cap on the bottle right away. Keep the bottle upright when you are not using it.

• Ophthalmic routeLie down or tilt your head back. With your index finger, pull down the lower lid of your eye to form a pocket.

• Ophthalmic routeWash your hands with soap and water before and after using this medicine.

• Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.

• Missed dose: Topical application routeApply a dose as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and apply a regular dose. Do not apply extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

• Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.

• Ophthalmic routeWash your hands with soap and water before and after using this medicine.

• Contact lenses: Remove contact lenses before you put the drops in your eyes. Wait at least 10 minutes before you put them back in. Do not wear contact lenses if your eyes are red.

• Ophthalmic routeLie down or tilt your head back. With your index finger, pull down the lower lid of your eye to form a pocket.

• Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.

• Missed dose: Topical application routeApply a dose as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and apply a regular dose. Do not apply extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

• Ophthalmic routeTo use the eye drops: Hold the dropper close to your eye with the other hand. Drop the correct number of drops into the pocket made between your lower lid and eyeball. Gently close your eyes. Place your index finger over the inner corner of your eye for 1 minute. Do not rinse or wipe the dropper or allow it to touch anything, including your eye. Put the cap on the bottle right away. Keep the bottle upright when you are not using it.

• Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.

• Do not use if the liquid changes color or become cloudy.

What to do if you miss a dose of Pataday

Pataday contraindications

• This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to olopatadine.

Pataday warnings

• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

• Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve or if they get worse.

• Do not use this medicine for irritation caused by contact lenses.

• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Pataday interactions

• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

• Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve or if they get worse.

• Do not use this medicine for irritation caused by contact lenses.

• If you are also using other eye products while using Pataday®, wait at least 5 minutes between each product.