Histadin 5 mg Tablet

Histadin 5 mg Tablet is a tablet containing 5 mg of olopatadine in each dose. Olopatadine is an antihistamine used to help relieve allergy symptoms such as itching, sneezing, runny nose, and watery eyes, depending on the reason it is prescribed. Histadin 5 mg Tablet is a prescription medicine and should be used only as directed by a clinician.

How it works: Olopatadine blocks histamine, a natural chemical your body releases during allergic reactions. By reducing histamine’s effects, Histadin 5 mg Tablet can help lessen allergy symptoms in a tablet form taken by mouth.

Histadin 5 mg Tablet provides a 5 mg strength in tablet form, which may be chosen when a prescriber wants a specific oral antihistamine dose rather than a lower-strength option. Since there are no other strengths or forms of this brand listed here, the 5 mg tablet represents the available tablet dose and is suited for patients whose doctor has determined this amount is appropriate.

• Seasonal allergy symptom relief
• Allergic rhinitis symptoms
• Itchy or watery eyes related to allergies
• Sneezing and runny nose
• General antihistamine therapy as prescribed

• Swallow Histadin 5 mg Tablet with water unless your doctor gives different instructions.
• Take it exactly as prescribed; do not take extra tablets to make up for missed doses.
• It may be taken with or without food unless your prescriber advises otherwise.
• Try to take it at the same time each day if you are on a regular schedule.
• Avoid alcohol if it makes you sleepy or dizzy after taking this tablet.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is close to the next dose.

Each Histadin 5 mg Tablet contains 5 mg of olopatadine. The exact dose and how often it is taken depends on your doctor’s directions; some patients may take it once daily, while others may need a different schedule based on their symptoms and response. Do not exceed the maximum daily amount your prescriber recommends for this 5 mg strength.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Olopatadine may include:

• Drowsiness
• Headache
• Dry mouth
• Dizziness
• Fatigue
• Nausea
• Mild stomach upset

• Use caution if you need to drive or operate machinery until you know how Histadin 5 mg Tablet affects you.
• Alcohol and other medicines that cause drowsiness can increase sleepiness with this tablet.
• Tell your doctor if you have kidney problems, since dose choice may need adjustment.
• Use extra caution if you have heart disease or a history of abnormal heartbeat.
• Do not take more than prescribed, since higher doses can increase side effects.
• Tell your clinician about all allergy medicines you use to avoid duplicate antihistamine treatment.
• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, use only if your doctor says the benefit outweighs the risk.

• Alcohol
• Sleeping pills or other sedatives
• Opioid pain medicines
• Other antihistamines or allergy medicines
• Medications that can affect heart rhythm

Store Histadin 5 mg Tablet at room temperature in the original strip or box, away from moisture and excess heat.