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Patanase Dosage

Generic name: OLOPATADINE HYDROCHLORIDE 600ug
Dosage form: nasal spray, metered
Drug class: Nasal antihistamines and decongestants

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on May 17, 2023.

2.1 Adults and Adolescents Twelve Years of Age and Older

The recommended dosage is two sprays per nostril twice daily.

2.2 Pediatric Patients Six to Eleven Years of Age

The recommended dosage is one spray per nostril twice daily.

2.3 Administration Information

Administer PATANASE by the nasal route only.

Priming: Before initial use, prime PATANASE by releasing 5 sprays or until a fine mist appears. The correct amount of medication cannot be assured before the initial priming.

Re-priming (as needed): When PATANASE has not been used for more than 7 days, re-prime by releasing 2 sprays. Avoid spraying PATANASE into the eyes.

Discard Instructions: Discard nasal device after 240 sprays (enough for 30 days of dosing) have been used even though the bottle is not completely empty. The correct amount of medication cannot be assured after 240 sprays have been used.

Further information

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