wear contact lenses
an unusual or allergic reaction to Patanol, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
pregnant or trying to get pregnant
breast-feeding

Patanol Usage

Patanol eye solution is only for use in the eye. Do not take by mouth. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Wash hands before and after use. Tilt the head back slightly and pull down the lower lid with the index finger to form a pouch. Try not to touch the tip of the dropper to your eye, fingertips, or any other surface. Squeeze the prescribed number of drops into the pouch. Close the eye gently to spread the drops. Your vision may blur for a few minutes. Use your doses at regular intervals. Do not use your medicine more often than directed.

Contact your pediatrician or health care professional regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.

Missed dose

If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, use only that dose. Do not use double or extra doses.

Drug Interactions

No interactions with other medicines have been reported.

Tell your prescriber or health care professional: about all other medicines you are taking or using, including non-prescription medicines; if you are a frequent user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol; if you smoke; or if you use illegal drugs. These may affect the way your medicine works. Check with your health care professional before stopping or starting any of your medicines.

Side Effects

Side effects that you should report to your prescriber or health care professional as soon as possible:

skin rash, hives, or itching
swelling of the lips, tongue or face

Local effects in the eye may include:

burning, discomfort, stinging, or tearing immediately after use
eyelid swelling or eye dryness

Other possible side effects include:

bad taste in the mouth
headache

While Taking Patanol

Tell your prescriber or health care professional if your symptoms do not start to improve in 2 or 3 days.

Report any serious side effects promptly. Stop using Patanol if your eyes get inflamed, painful, or have a discharge, and see your prescriber or health care professional as soon as you can.

Be careful not to touch the tip of the dispensing container onto the eye, or any other surface. Serious eye infections can result from contamination of eye solutions.

Do not wear soft contact lenses while putting Patanol drops in the eye. Contact lenses may be inserted 10 minutes after putting the medicine in the eye.

Patanol Storage

Keep out of the reach of children.

Keep container tightly closed when not in use. Store between 4 degrees and 30 degrees C (39 degrees and 86 degrees F). Protect from light. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.