Pazeo (Olopatadine)

Pazeo (Olopatadine) Medication Information

Uses

Pazeo is a mast cell stabilizer used to treat eye itching caused by allergic conjunctivitis.

Dosage

The ophthalmic solution is available in 0.7% strength.

Side Effects

The most common side effects of Pazeo include:

• Blurred vision
• Keratitis 
• Dry eye
• Abnormal eye sensation

Speak with your doctor for a full list of side effects that apply to you if you are taking Olopatadine.

Precautions

There is a risk of eye infection with this eye drop use, be sure to not let the eye drop tip touch your eye when administering eye drops. 

Interactions

There are no common drug interactions with Olopatadine.

Speak with your doctor for more information and before starting a new medication with Pazeo. 

Storage

Store at room temperature (36-77 ºF). Keep the bottle tightly closed when you are not using it.

Pharmacist Tips

• There is a risk of contamination of the Pazeo dropper, do not touch the dropper tip to your eye.
• Do not wear your contacts if your eyes are red while using Pazeo.
• Wait 5 minutes after administering Olopatadine eye drops before inserting contact lenses. 

Olopatadine FAQs

Can I use Pazeo twice a day?

The recommended dose is to use Pazeo once a day.

How many times a day do you use Pazeo?

It is recommended to use Olopatadine once a day.

What are the side effects of Pazeo?

Common side effects of Olopatadine include blurred vision, keratitis, dry eye, and abnormal sensation in the eye.

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• Alrex
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Reference:

Pazeo {package insert}. Fort Worth, TX: Alcon Laboratories, Inc.; 2015.

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2015/206276s000lbl.pdf