This medicine is an antihistamine used to prevent itching of the eyes due to allergies.

Patanol
This medicine is an antihistamine used to prevent itching of the eyes due to allergies.

Uses
This medicine is an antihistamine used to prevent itching of the eyes due to allergies.

How To Use
Follow the directions for using this medicine provided by your doctor. TO USE THIS MEDICINE, first, wash your hands. Tilt your head back and, with your index finger, pull the lower eyelid away from the eye to form a pouch. Drop the medicine into the pouch and gently close your eyes. Remove excess medicine around your eye with a clean tissue, being careful not to touch your eye. Wash your hands to remove any medicine that may be on them. TO PREVENT GERMS from entering your medicine, do not touch the applicator tip to any surface, including your eye. STORE THIS MEDICINE at room temperature in a tightly-closed container, away from heat and light. IF YOU MISS A DOSE OF THIS MEDICINE, use it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not use 2 doses at once.

Side Effects
SIDE EFFECTS, that may go away during treatment, include headache, mild stinging or burning, eye pain, dryness of the eye, redness in the eye, or tearing. If they continue or are bothersome, check with your doctor. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.

Precautions
THIS MEDICINE MAY CAUSE mild stinging or burning when you first put it in your eye. Contact your doctor if the stinging continues. DO NOT USE THIS MEDICINE for a longer period of time than your doctor prescribed. DO NOT USE THIS MEDICINE for future eye problems without first checking with your doctor. WAIT AT LEAST 10 MINUTES AFTER USING THIS MEDICINE before wearing contact lenses. FOR WOMEN: IF YOU PLAN ON BECOMING PREGNANT, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using this medicine during pregnancy. IT IS UNKNOWN IF THIS MEDICINE IS EXCRETED in breast milk. IF YOU ARE OR WILL BE BREAST-FEEDING while you are using this medicine, check with your doctor or pharmacist to discuss the risks to your baby.

Drug Interactions
Drug interactions can result in unwanted side effects or prevent a medicine from doing its job. Use our drug interaction checker to find out if your medicines interact with each other.

Overdose
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. This medicine may be harmful if swallowed.

Notes
DO NOT SHARE THIS MEDICINE with others for whom it was not prescribed. DO NOT USE THIS MEDICINE for other health conditions. KEEP THIS MEDICINE out of the reach of children.