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How to Use

If you wear contact lenses: Take out your contact lenses before using olopatadine eye drops. Wait at least 15 minutes after putting the eye drops in before you put your contact lenses back in.

To use the eye drops :

• First, wash your hands. Tilt your head back and, pressing your finger gently on the skin just beneath the lower eyelid, pull the lower eyelid away from the eye to make a space. Drop the drug into this space. Let go of the eyelid and gently close the eyes. Do not blink. Keep the eyes closed for 1 or 2 minutes to allow the drug to be absorbed by the eye.
• If you think you did not get the drop of drug into your eye properly, use another drop.
• To keep the drug as germ-free as possible, do not touch the applicator tip to any surface - including the eye . Always keep the container tightly closed.

Dosage

• For ophthalmic dosage form - eye drops:
  • For treat of allergic conjunctivitis:
    • Adults and children 3 years of age and older Use one drop in each effected eye two times a day, with each dose being at least six to eight hours apart.
    • Children up to 3 years of age Use and dose must be determined by your family doctor.

Missed dose If you miss a dose of this drug, use it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.

Storage To store this drug:

• Keep out of the reach of children.
• Store away from heat and direct light.
• Keep the drug from freezing.
• Do not keep outdated drug or drug no longer needed. Be sure that any discarded drug is out of the reach of children.