Vision Care

Anti-Allergy

ROLODIN Eye Drops - Olopatadine Hydrochloride 0.1% Eye Drops

Composition

Olopatadine Hydrochloride

Equivalent to Olopatadine

Benzalkonium Chloride N.F. (as preservative)

Sterile Aqueous Vehicle

Dosage form Ophthalmic Solution (Eye Drops)

Category:

Anti Histaminic, Mast Cell Stabilizer


1.11 mg

1.0 mg

0.01%

q.s

Composition:

Rolodin is a potent selective antihistaminic and mast cell stabilizing agent that exerts its effects through multiple distinct mechanisms of action. It antagonizes histamine (the primary mediator of allergic response in humans) and prevents histamine induced inflammatory cytokine production by human conjunctival epithelial cells.

Indications:

Rolodin hydrochloride ophthalmic solution is indicated for the treatment of the signs and symptoms of allergic conjunctivitis.

Dosage

The recommended dose of olopatadine is one drop in each affected eye two times per day at an interval of 6 to 8 hours.

Contraindiacations:

Olopatadine hydrochloride ophthalmic solution is contraindicated in persons with a known hypersensitivity to olopatadine hydrochloride or any components of the formulation.

Warnings & Precautions:

Only for topical use only and not for injection or oral use.

Pregnancy:

There are, no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. Olopatadine should be used in pregnant women only if the potential benefit to the mother justifies the potential risk to the embryo or fetus.

Adverse Effects:

Headaches have been reported at an incidence of 7%. The following undesirable effects have been reported in less than 5% of patients: asthenia, blurred vision, burning or stinging, cold syndrome, dry eye, foreign body sensation, hyperemia, hypersensitivity, keratitis, lid edema, nausea, pharyngitis, pruritus, rhinitis, sinusitis, and taste perversion. Some of these events were similar to the underlying disease being studied.

Storage:

Store in a cool dry place. Protect from light.

Presentation

ROLODIN Eye Drops Available in 5 ml. plastic bottle.