How Patanol should be taken.
The recommended dose is one drop in each affected eye two times per day at an interval of 6 to 8 hours.
Precautions or Warnings for Patanol
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 this medication without first talking to your physician if you are pregnant.
It is not known whether Patanol passes into breast milk. Do not use Patanol without first talking to your physician if you are breast-feeding a baby.
Patanol is not approved by the FDA for use by children younger than 3 years of age.
What to do if you miss a dose of Patanol
Take the What to do if you miss a dose of Patanol as soon as you remember it.
Side effects that may be possible for Patanol
Serious side effects from Patanol are not likely to occur. 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 physician 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 physician about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.
How to store Patanol
Store at 39°F to 86°F (4°C to 30°C).
What to do when overdosing on Patanol
An overdose of this medication is unlikely to occur. If you do suspect an overdose, call an emergency room or poison control center near you. If the drops have been ingested (taken by mouth), drink plenty of fluid and call an emergency left for advice.
Other information on Patanol
Do not touch the dropper to any surface, including your eyes or hands. The dropper is sterile. If it becomes contaminated, it could cause an infection in your eye.
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 physician approves.
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