Olozest 5 mg Tablet

Olozest 5 mg Tablet is a prescription tablet that contains 5 mg of olopatadine in each tablet. Olopatadine is an antihistamine used to help relieve allergy symptoms such as itching, sneezing, and runny nose. This product is the 5 mg tablet strength from Innovative Pharmaceuticals, supplied in a strip/box of 10 tablets. It is intended for patients whose doctor has decided that this tablet strength is appropriate for their symptoms and treatment plan.

How it works: Olopatadine works by blocking histamine, a natural substance in the body that triggers allergy symptoms. In Olozest 5 mg Tablet, that action helps reduce the allergic response that causes discomfort.

Olozest 5 mg Tablet provides 5 mg of olopatadine in each tablet, which is a higher tablet strength than many lower-dose options used for milder symptoms or different dosing needs. Because it is a tablet form, it is generally chosen for patients who can swallow tablets and for whom a once-daily or other doctor-directed tablet regimen is suitable.

• Relief of allergy symptoms
• Itching due to allergies
• Sneezing
• Runny nose
• Seasonal allergy symptom control

• Take Olozest 5 mg Tablet exactly as your doctor tells you.
• Swallow the tablet with water; do not crush, chew, or split it unless your prescriber says otherwise.
• Take it at the same time each day if you are using it regularly.
• You may take it with or without food, unless your doctor gives different instructions.
• Do not take extra tablets to make up for a missed dose without medical advice.

Each Olozest 5 mg Tablet contains 5 mg of olopatadine. How often it is taken depends on the condition being treated and your doctor’s instructions; some patients may take it once daily, while others may need a different schedule based on their needs and response. Do not exceed the maximum daily amount your doctor has prescribed, because the correct dose for this 5 mg strength is individualized.

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

Common side effects of Olopatadine may include:

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

• Use caution if you need to drive or operate machinery, because Olozest 5 mg Tablet can cause drowsiness.
• Avoid alcohol unless your doctor says it is okay, since alcohol can increase sleepiness.
• Tell your doctor if you have kidney problems, liver problems, or heart disease.
• Use extra caution if you already take other medicines that make you sleepy.
• Do not take more than the prescribed amount, especially with this 5 mg tablet strength.
• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding.
• Let your prescriber know about all medicines and supplements you use before starting Olozest 5 mg Tablet.

• Alcohol
• Other antihistamines
• Sleep medicines or other sedatives
• Anxiety medicines that cause drowsiness
• Opioid pain medicines

Store Olozest 5 mg Tablet at room temperature in its original strip/box, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.