Lopadine 0.2 gm/100 ml Eye Drops

Antihistamine and mast-cell stabiliser for:

• Eye drops: itchy, red, watery eyes in allergic conjunctivitis (seasonal and year-round)
• Nasal spray: allergic rhinitis symptoms
• Tablets (in some products): allergic rhinitis, urticaria, itching skin conditions

Eye drops 0.1%: 1 drop in each affected eye twice daily (6–8 hours apart).

Eye drops 0.2%: 1 drop once daily. 0.7%: 1 drop once daily.

Nasal spray 0.6%: adults and children 12 years and over: 2 sprays in each nostril twice daily; children 6–11 years: 1 spray in each nostril twice daily.

Tablets (adults): 5 mg twice daily (morning and bedtime).

Eye drops in children: 3 years and over, same as adults.

• Remove soft contact lenses before use; wait 10–15 minutes before reinserting.
• Do not touch the dropper tip to the eye.

• Allergy to olopatadine or any ingredient (e.g. benzalkonium chloride)

Eye drops: brief stinging or burning, blurred vision, dry eye, headache, bitter taste.

Nasal spray: bitter taste, nosebleeds, nasal irritation, headache.

Tablets: drowsiness, dry mouth, tiredness, raised liver enzymes.

• If vision is blurred after drops, wait before driving.
• Tablets may cause drowsiness — avoid alcohol and driving if affected.
• Red painful eye or vision loss needs urgent eye review (not allergy).

Eye and nasal use in pregnancy only if needed (low absorption). Use with caution while breastfeeding.

Eye drops: wait at least 5 minutes between different eye medicines. Tablets: alcohol and sedatives may add to drowsiness.

Eye overdose: rinse with water. Accidental swallowing of a bottle is unlikely to cause serious effects; seek advice for children.

Store below 30°C. Discard eye drops 4 weeks after opening.