Comparing Olopatadine Ophthalmic vs Pataday
| Olopatadine ophthalmic | Pataday (olopatadine) |
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| Olopatadine ophthalmic | Pataday (olopatadine) |
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Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Seasonal Allergic Conjunctivitis, Allergies. Olopatadine ophthalmic may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Over-the-counter
Prescribed for Seasonal Allergic Conjunctivitis. Pataday may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Seasonal Allergic Conjunctivitis
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| More about Olopatadine ophthalmic | More about Pataday (olopatadine) | ||||||||
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Olopatadine ophthalmic has an average rating of 5.3 out of 10 from a total of 141 ratings on Drugs.com. 43% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 46% reported a negative effect. |
Pataday has an average rating of 4.9 out of 10 from a total of 76 ratings on Drugs.com. 38% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 53% reported a negative effect. |
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Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic approved | ||||||||
| Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||
View all Olopatadine ophthalmic prices |
We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
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| Pataday, Pataday Once Daily Relief, Pataday Twice Daily Relief, Pazeo | Other olopatadine brands include: Pataday Once Daily Relief, Pataday Twice Daily Relief, Pazeo | ||||||||
| Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||
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3 hours |
3 hours |
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| CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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| Pregnancy Category | |||||||||
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | |||||||||
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No known drug interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known drug interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| Disease Interactions | |||||||||
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No known disease interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known disease interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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N/A |
N/A |
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| WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||
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N/A |
N/A |
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
Further information
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