Patadin Tablet

Patadin Tablet is an oral tablet containing olopatadine hydrochloride as the active ingredient, with the exact tablet strength shown on the pack label. It belongs to the antihistamine class and is used to help relieve allergy symptoms by blocking histamine, a chemical involved in allergic reactions. Patadin Tablet is intended for adults and other patients only when a clinician has decided an oral olopatadine tablet is appropriate for their symptoms.

How it works: Olopatadine works by blocking H1 histamine receptors, which helps reduce sneezing, runny nose, itching, and other allergy symptoms. In tablet form, Patadin Tablet provides systemic relief after it is swallowed and absorbed into the body.

This Patadin Tablet is the labeled tablet strength in the pack of 10, so it should be viewed as a specific oral dose rather than a generic allergy tablet. If your doctor selects Patadin Tablet, it is because this strength and dosage form fits the severity of your symptoms and the timing of relief they want, rather than a lower or different form of olopatadine.

• Allergic rhinitis symptom relief
• Sneezing due to allergies
• Runny nose from seasonal or perennial allergies
• Itchy or watery eyes caused by allergies
• Other histamine-related allergy symptoms as directed by a doctor

• Swallow Patadin Tablet whole with a glass of water unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
• Take it exactly as prescribed; do not change the dose or take extra tablets to try to get faster relief.
• You may take it with or without food, unless your prescriber gives different instructions.
• Take it at the same time each day if you are using it regularly.
• Do not crush, split, or chew the tablet unless a pharmacist or doctor says the tablet is meant to be altered.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is close to the next dose; do not double up.

Patadin Tablet provides the labeled olopatadine dose in each tablet, so the amount you take is determined by the tablet strength on the package. The usual frequency is set by the prescriber and may be once or twice daily depending on the diagnosis, with the total daily amount not exceeding the doctor’s instructions. Because this is a specific tablet strength, it should only be used in the schedule chosen by your clinician.

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

Common side effects of Olopatadine may include:

• Sleepiness or drowsiness, which may be more noticeable with an oral tablet
• Dry mouth
• Headache
• Fatigue
• Dizziness
• Nausea
• Mild throat or nose irritation

• Patadin Tablet can cause drowsiness, so use caution when driving or doing anything that needs alertness until you know how it affects you.
• Avoid alcohol unless your clinician says it is okay, because alcohol can make sleepiness and dizziness worse.
• Tell your doctor if you have kidney problems, liver disease, heart rhythm problems, or trouble urinating before using this tablet.
• Do not use this medicine to treat an acute severe allergic emergency such as anaphylaxis; seek emergency care if symptoms are severe.
• Use extra caution if you already take medicines that make you sleepy, because the effects can add up.
• If you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding, ask a clinician before using Patadin Tablet.
• Older adults may be more sensitive to drowsiness, dizziness, and dry mouth from oral antihistamines.

• Alcohol
• Sedatives or sleeping pills
• Other antihistamines or allergy medicines that can cause drowsiness
• Opioid pain medicines
• Medicines with anticholinergic effects, such as some bladder or nausea treatments

Store Patadin Tablet in its original strip/box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and direct light, and keep it out of reach of children.