Pataday
Pataday is an antihistamine and mast cell stabilizer ophthalmic solution used to temporarily relieve eye itching caused by seasonal or perennial allergies.
Dosage by Body Weight
Instill 1 drop into the affected eye(s) once or twice daily depending on the product strength. Remove contact lenses before use and wait at least 10 minutes before reinserting them.
- Body Weight
- Below 5 kg
- Dose
- Not recommended
- Frequency
- N/A
- Tracking Notes
- Safety and efficacy are not established in infants. Consult a pediatrician.
- Body Weight
- 5-7 kg
- Dose
- Not recommended
- Frequency
- N/A
- Tracking Notes
- Safety and efficacy are not established in infants. Consult a pediatrician.
- Body Weight
- 8-10 kg
- Dose
- Consult physician
- Frequency
- As directed by physician
- Tracking Notes
- Only use in children under 2 years of age if specifically prescribed and directed by a doctor.
- Body Weight
- 11-15 kg
- Dose
- 1 drop per affected eye
- Frequency
- Once or twice daily depending on product strength
- Tracking Notes
- Approved for children 2 years of age and older. Use Twice Daily Relief (0.1%) twice daily, or Once Daily Relief (0.2% / 0.7%) once daily.
- Body Weight
- 16-20 kg
- Dose
- 1 drop per affected eye
- Frequency
- Once or twice daily depending on product strength
- Tracking Notes
- Approved for children 2 years of age and older. Use Twice Daily Relief (0.1%) twice daily, or Once Daily Relief (0.2% / 0.7%) once daily.
| Body Weight | Dose | Frequency | Tracking Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below 5 kg | Not recommended | N/A | Safety and efficacy are not established in infants. Consult a pediatrician. |
| 5-7 kg | Not recommended | N/A | Safety and efficacy are not established in infants. Consult a pediatrician. |
| 8-10 kg | Consult physician | As directed by physician | Only use in children under 2 years of age if specifically prescribed and directed by a doctor. |
| 11-15 kg | 1 drop per affected eye | Once or twice daily depending on product strength | Approved for children 2 years of age and older. Use Twice Daily Relief (0.1%) twice daily, or Once Daily Relief (0.2% / 0.7%) once daily. |
| 16-20 kg | 1 drop per affected eye | Once or twice daily depending on product strength | Approved for children 2 years of age and older. Use Twice Daily Relief (0.1%) twice daily, or Once Daily Relief (0.2% / 0.7%) once daily. |
Formulation
Ophthalmic SolutionEye Drops
Purpose
Temporary relief of itchy eyes due to allergies (allergic conjunctivitis) caused by pollen, ragweed, grass, animal hair, and dander.
Generic Name
Olopatadine hydrochlorideScheduled Drug
No. This medicine is generally not treated as a scheduled/prescription-only drug in common consumer references, but local rules may vary.