Olment 5 mg Tablet

Olment 5 mg Tablet is a tablet containing 5 mg of olopatadine, an antihistamine used to help relieve allergy symptoms. It is used for allergic conditions that cause itching, sneezing, runny nose, or watery eyes, depending on the condition your clinician is treating. As a prescription-style tablet, Olment 5 mg Tablet is meant for patients whose symptoms and overall health have been assessed by a doctor. The exact role of Olment 5 mg Tablet can vary by diagnosis, so it should be used only as directed.

How it works: Olopatadine works by blocking histamine activity, which helps calm the body’s allergic response. In tablet form, Olment 5 mg Tablet is taken by mouth so the medicine can work throughout the body rather than only at the eye surface.

Olment 5 mg Tablet provides 5 mg in each tablet, which is a specific tablet strength chosen when a doctor wants a fixed oral dose. Since there are no other strengths or forms of this brand listed here, this product should be understood as the complete available presentation rather than a step-up or step-down option. A clinician may choose this strength when they want a straightforward tablet dose for adults or other patients who are appropriate for oral olopatadine therapy.

• Allergy symptom relief
• Itching related to allergic reactions
• Sneezing and runny nose
• Watery eyes from allergy
• Other clinician-directed allergic conditions

• Take Olment 5 mg Tablet exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
• Swallow the tablet with water unless your prescriber gives different directions.
• Take it at the same time each day if you are told to use it regularly.
• Do not take extra tablets to make up for a missed dose unless your doctor instructs you to do so.
• You can take it with or without food unless your prescriber says otherwise.
• If the tablet makes you sleepy or dizzy, avoid driving until you know how it affects you.

Each Olment 5 mg Tablet contains 5 mg of olopatadine. The exact dose and how often you take it are decided by your doctor; in some cases it may be taken once daily, while other directions may be used based on your condition and medical history. 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:

• Sleepiness or drowsiness
• Dizziness
• Headache
• Dry mouth
• Fatigue
• Nausea
• Blurred vision

• Use caution if you need to drive, operate machinery, or stay alert, because Olment 5 mg Tablet may cause drowsiness.
• Avoid alcohol unless your doctor says it is safe, since alcohol can increase sleepiness and dizziness.
• Tell your doctor if you have heart disease, irregular heartbeat, or a history of fainting.
• Let your prescriber know if you have kidney or liver problems, since dosing may need closer review.
• Tell your doctor about all other allergy medicines you use so you do not double up on antihistamines.
• Use extra caution in older adults, who may be more sensitive to drowsiness, dizziness, or dry mouth.
• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, ask your doctor before using this tablet.

• Alcohol
• Other antihistamines
• Sedatives or sleep medicines
• Anxiety medicines that cause drowsiness
• Certain antidepressants or medicines that slow the central nervous system

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