Olopatadine Dosage

Generic name: olopatadine ophthalmic
Brand names: Pataday, Patanol, Pazeo, Pataday Once Daily Relief, Pataday Once Daily Relief Extra Strength, Pataday Twice A Day Relief
Drug class: Ophthalmic antihistamines and decongestants

Medically reviewed by  A Ras MD.

Recommended Adult Dosing

Dosage forms:  SPRAY: 665 mcg/25 mcg per actuation

• For eye itching caused by allergic conjunctivitis:
  • For ophthalmic dosage form (eye drops):
    • Olopatadine 0.1% solution:
      • Adults and children 3 years of age and older—Put one drop in each affected eye two times a day, at least 6 to 8 hours apart.
      • Children younger than 3 years of age—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
    • Olopatadine 0.2% solution:
      • Adults and children 2 years of age and older—Put one drop in each affected eye once a day.
      • Children younger than 2 years of age—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
• For eye itching or redness caused by pollen, ragweed, grass, animal hair, or dander:
  • For ophthalmic dosage form (eye drops):
    • Pataday® 0.1% ophthalmic solution:
      • Adults and children 2 years of age and older—Put one drop in each affected eye two times a day, at least 6 to 8 hours apart.
      • Children younger than 2 years of age—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
    • Pataday® 0.2% ophthalmic solution or Pataday® 0.7% ophthalmic solution:
      • Adults and children 2 years of age and older—Put one drop in each affected eye once a day.
      • Children younger than 2 years of age—Use and dose must be determined by your docto

SRC: NLM .