PATADAY EYE DROP

Pataday Eye Drop

Pataday eye drop is used to treat allergic conjunctivitis that occurs due to seasonal changes. It can be itchy, red, swollen eyes. These eye symptoms occur due to dust, pollens, allergens and animal fur, etc.

You should follow the instructions of the doctor carefully while using this eye drop in your eyes. You should put these drops in your eyes at fixed intervals as suggested by the eye specialist.

Try not to miss the doses and complete the treatment course to see better results. You may face some temporary side effects after using these eye drops like irritation, pain, and burning in the eyes. The symptoms subside after you get used to the eye drops.

Uses of Pataday Eye Drop

• Treats allergic conditions of eyes

Side effects (Pataday Eye Drop)

Most side effects do not need a doctor’s help. They vanish after the body becomes habitual to the eye drops. Talk to your eye specialist if you are bothered about the side effects

Common side effects

• Eye irritation
• Eye pain
• Eye discomfort
• Weakness
• Dryness in mouth
• Abnormal eye sensation
• Sleepiness

How to use the Pataday Eye Drop?

This solution is only for external use. Before using this eye drop, check its label. Bring the dropper close to your eyes. Make sure you do not touch the bottle’s tip. Next, squeeze the bottle’s dropper and put the drops in the lower eyelid. If there is some extra liquid that spills around the eyes, clean it with a tissue.

Safety Advice

Alcohol

No data regarding interaction found

Pregnancy

This eye drop may not be safe for pregnant women. So, consult your physician to get appropriate guidance before using it.

Breastfeeding

 This eye drop may be safe for nursing mothers. But, use it only after consulting your doctor.

Driving

This eye drop can cause blurry vision for some time after its application. So, do not drive till you get back to normal vision.

Kidney

No interaction established

Liver

No interaction found

FAQs

Q-Is this eye drop a steroid?

No. This eye drop is a medication to treat seasonal allergic conditions. It is not a steroid. It treats mainly conjunctivitis or pink eye. Before using this medication, do not forget to consult your healthcare provider.

Q-Is these Pataday eye drops effective?

 When used as per the prescribed dose and duration, these eye drops turn out to be effective. Do not discontinue in between the treatment course even if you see better results. It can lead to re-occurrence of the symptoms or the symptoms may get worse.

Q-Can this eye drop use results in eye irritation?

Normally, the use of this eye drop doesn’t result in eye irritation.  Rather it helps reduce the irritation and infection in your eye. In some cases, patients can experience unusual eye sensations, eye irritation, or discomfort in the eyes.

Q-Is Pataday eye drop safe for use in children?

This eye drop is safe for use in children above 3 years.

Q-Will I feel sleepy after using Pataday eye drop?

Normally, this eye drop doesn’t cause sleepiness. Still, in some cases, sleepiness may occur. If you take any other anti-allergic medicines with eye drops, then it can make you drowsy.

Do not drive or use any heavy machinery while you feel drowsy. If you witness uneasiness, speak to your physician.

Q-What is the duration for which this eye drop needs to be used?

This eye drop should be put in the affected eye or eyes. You can use it twice daily. Put one drop every day.

The duration of these eye drops depends on the severity of your condition. Also, your response to the medicine decides the duration of the treatment. The doctor may prescribe this eye drop for a maximum of 4 hours if required. Well, to know the exact duration, you need to discuss it with your doctor.

Q-What is the correct way of using this eye drop?

Follow the doctor’s prescription as recommended. Follow the directions strictly.  The duration and dose are determined by your doctor only.

Q-Can this eye drop be used for chronic itching?

 Yes. You can use this medicine for chronic itching conditions. Before using this medication, try to get the itchy condition diagnosed. This will help the doctor prescribe the appropriate duration and dose of this medicine.

Q-Can I take this medicine for hay fever?

Yes. This medicine can be used to treat hay fever. It is effective in hay fever that occurs due to pollen grains and is known as pollinosis. Well, do not self-medicate to avoid complications. Make sure you consult your physician to treat hay fever before you use this medication.

Normally, for pollinosis, the medication needs to be used for the entire season of pollens to avoid the re-occurrence of this condition.

Make sure you use this solution only after seeking the help of your physician. Do not try to start using this medicine without the appropriate dose & duration recommended by the doctor.