Before using Patanase Nasal Spray (olopatadine) 665mcg, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.
Before using Patanase Nasal Spray (olopatadine) 665mcg, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history.
Patanase Nasal Spray (olopatadine) 665mcg may rarely make you drowsy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do any activity that requires alertness until you are sure you can perform such activities safely. Limit alcoholic beverages.
During pregnancy, Patanase Nasal Spray (olopatadine) 665mcg should be used only when clearly needed. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
It is not known if Patanase Nasal Spray (olopatadine) 665mcg passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
Store between 39-77 degrees F (4-25 degrees C). Protect from freezing. Keep all medicines away from children and pets.
Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into a drain unless instructed to do so. Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company for more details about how to safely discard your product.
Read the Patient Information Leaflet provided by your pharmacist before you start using Patanase Nasal Spray (olopatadine) 665mcg and each time you get a refill. Follow the instructions on how to properly use Patanase Nasal Spray (olopatadine) 665mcg. If you have any questions, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Follow the instructions for properly priming the spray pump before using the bottle for the first time and if you have not used the medication for more than 7 days. Avoid spraying in your eyes or directly onto the nasal septum (the wall between the two nostrils).
Use Patanase Nasal Spray (olopatadine) 665mcg in your nose, usually twice a day in both nostrils or as directed by your doctor.
Use Patanase Nasal Spray (olopatadine) 665mcg regularly to get the most benefit from it. To help you remember, use it at the same times each day.
Keep track of the number of sprays you use, including test sprays used to prime the bottle. Discard the bottle after you have used the labeled number of sprays on the product package, even if the bottle is not completely empty. By doing this, you can be sure that you get the correct amount of drug in each spray.
Tell your doctor if your symptoms do not improve.
A bitter taste in the mouth, nosebleeds, or irritation/soreness in the nose may occur. Drowsiness may rarely occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
The bitter taste can be reduced by sniffing gently through your nose after each spray, rather than breathing in through your nose so deeply that the medication goes to the back of your throat and gets into your mouth.
Remember that your doctor has prescribed Patanase Nasal Spray (olopatadine) 665mcg because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using Patanase Nasal Spray (olopatadine) 665mcg do not have serious side effects.
Tell your doctor immediately if any of these rare but serious side effects occur: sores in your nose, hole in the nasal septum.
A very serious allergic reaction to Patanase Nasal Spray (olopatadine) 665mcg is rare. However, seek immediate medical attention if you notice any of the following symptoms of a serious allergic reaction: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing.
This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
In the US -
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345.
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If you miss a dose of Patanase Nasal Spray (olopatadine) 665mcg, use it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not double the dose to catch up.
Your doctor or pharmacist may already be aware of any possible drug interactions and may be monitoring you for them. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicine before checking with your doctor or pharmacist first.
Before using Patanase Nasal Spray (olopatadine) 665mcg, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and nonprescription/herbal products you may use.
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking other drugs that cause drowsiness such as: other antihistamines (such as cetirizine, diphenhydramine), anti-seizure drugs (such as carbamazepine), medicine for sleep or anxiety (such as alprazolam, diazepam, zolpidem), muscle relaxants, narcotic pain relievers (such as codeine), psychiatric medicines (such as chlorpromazine, risperidone, amitriptyline, trazodone).
Check the labels on all your medicines (such as cough-and-cold products) because they may contain ingredients that cause drowsiness. Ask your pharmacist about using those products safely.
This document does not contain all possible interactions. Therefore, before using this product, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all the products you use. Keep a list of all your medications with you, and share the list with your doctor and pharmacist.