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The
following information is intended to supplement, not
substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician,
pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be
construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe,
appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare
professional before using this drug.
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Patanol Use Indication:
Patanol comes as an eyedrop to apply
to the eye. It is usually applied to the affected eye(s) twice a day,
around 6 to 8 hours apart. To help you remember to use Patanol, use it around the same time every day. Follow the
directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or
pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Use Patanol exactly as directed. Do not use more or less of it or use it
more often than prescribed by your doctor.
To apply the eyedrops, follow these steps:
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Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water.
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Use a mirror or have someone else put the drops
in your eye.
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Make sure the end of the dropper is not chipped
or cracked.
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Avoid touching the dropper against your eye or
anything else.
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Hold the dropper tip down at all times to
prevent drops from flowing back into the bottle and contaminating the
remaining contents.
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Lie down or tilt your head back.
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Holding the bottle between your thumb and index
finger, place the dropper as near as possible to your eyelid without
touching it.
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Brace the remaining fingers of that hand against
your cheek or nose.
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With the index finger of your other hand, pull
the lower lid of the eye down to form a pocket.
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Drop the prescribed number of drops into the
pocket made by the lower lid and the eye. Placing the drops on the
surface of the eyeball can cause stinging.
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Close your eye and press lightly against the
lower lid with your finger for 2-3 minutes to keep the medication in
the eye. Do not blink.
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Replace and tighten the cap right away. Do not
wipe or rinse it off.
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Wipe off any excess liquid from your cheek with
a clean tissue. Wash your hands again
Patanol
Medication Side Effects:
Patanol may cause side effects. Tell your
doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
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headache
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blurred vision
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eye burning or stinging
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dry eyes
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sore throat
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taste changes
Precautions on using Patanol Medication
Before using Patanol,
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tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to
Patanol, benzalkonium chloride, or any other medications.
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tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and
nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal
products you are taking.
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tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become
pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while using Patanol, call your doctor.
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you should know that you should not wear contact
lenses if your eye(s) is/are red. If your eye is not red and you wear
contact lenses, you should know that Patanol solution contains benzalkonium chloride, which can be absorbed by soft contact lenses. Remove
your contact lenses before applying Patanol and put them back
in 10 minutes later
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