Olaku 0.1% Eye Drop
Product Info
Prescription required | Yes |
Marketer | Akumentis Healthcare Ltd |
Active Ingredient | Olopatadine (0.1% w/v) |
Storage | Store below 30°C |
Chemical Class | Dibenzoxepine Derivative |
Habit Forming | No |
Therapeutic Class | OPHTHAL |
Action Class | H1 Antihistaminics (second Generation) |
User Rating | 4.4 |
User Reviews | 634 |
FAQ
Olaku 0.1% Eye Drop Reviews
Use Olaku 0.1% exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Typically, it is applied 1-2 times a day, depending on your condition. Wash your hands before using the drops, tilt your head back, and apply one drop into the affected eye(s). Avoid touching the tip of the dropper to prevent contamination. For the best results, use it regularly and at the same time each day.
Some common side effects of Olaku 0.1% include eye pain, eye irritation, eye discomfort, weakness, and dry mouth. These side effects usually go away on their own after a few minutes. If side effects persist or worsen, or if you experience more severe reactions like swelling, severe itching, or rash, contact your doctor immediately. To prevent side effects, avoid using more drops than prescribed and follow the instructions carefully.
While using Olaku 0.1%, avoid driving or using machinery immediately after application if you experience blurred vision. If you wear contact lenses, remove them before applying the drops and wait at least 15 minutes before putting them back in. Do not use the drops if you are allergic to the medicine or any of its ingredients. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or using any other medications to avoid potential interactions.
How Olaku 0.1% Eye Drop Works
How to Use Olaku 0.1% Eye Drop
Benefits of Olaku 0.1% Eye Drop
- In Treatment of Allergic conjunctivitis: Olaku 0.1% is an antihistamine used to treat allergic conjunctivitis, an inflammation of the eye caused by allergens like pollen, dust, or pet dander. It works by blocking histamine receptors, preventing the release of inflammatory chemicals that cause itching, redness, swelling, and discomfort in the eyes. Olaku 0.1% provides quick relief from symptoms and helps prevent future allergic reactions when used regularly.
Uses of Olaku 0.1% Eye Drop
- Treatment of Allergic conjunctivitis
Olaku 0.1% Eye Drop Side Effects
Safety Tips
Quick Tips
- It may cause short term blurring of vision when first used. Use caution before driving or using machines.
- Side effects such as eye pain or irritation, dry eyes, abnormal sensation in the eyes, headache may occur after using Olaku 0.1%. These are usually mild and may not be with everyone.
- You have been prescribed Olaku 0.1% to relieve red, itchy and watery eyes caused due to allergic eye diseases.
- If you wear soft contact lenses, remove them before putting in these eye drops and wait at least 15 minutes before putting your lenses back in.
- Make sure to use within 4 weeks of opening the bottle.
- Do not touch the tip of the dropper to any surface, or to your eye, to avoid contaminating the eye drops.
References
- Olopatadine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution USP, 0.2% [Prescribing Information]. Lake Forest, IL: Akorn, Inc.; 2017.
- Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO).
- Olopatadine hydrochloride ophthalmic solution [Prescribing Information]. 2010.
- Olopatadine. Camberley, Surrey: Novartis Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd.; 2002 [revised 5 Oct. 2018] (online) Available from: