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NOTICE: unsafe with : Alcohol

USED FOR:
Nasal allergy symptoms

COMPOSITION:
Olopatadine (5mg)

Therapeutic Uses:
ophthal

Related Warnings
CAUTION
Alcohol
CAUTION

Alovent 5mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness with alcohol.

WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS

Alovent 5mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

Lactation

Alovent 5mg Tablet is probably safe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby.

Driving

Alovent 5mg Tablet may cause blurring of your vision for a short time just after its use. Do not drive until your vision is clear.

Kidney

Alovent 5mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Alovent 5mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

Alovent 5mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Alovent 5mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Olopatadine   5mg

Uses of Alovent Tablet
Alovent 5mg Tablet is used in the treatment of nasal allergy symptoms.

How to use Alovent Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Alovent 5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Alovent Tablet works
Alovent 5mg Tablet is an antihistaminic medication. It treats allergy symptoms such as such as itching, swelling, and rashes by blocking the effects of a chemical messenger (histamine) in the body.

Side Effects:

Common Sleepiness.

Expert advice for Alovent Tablet
Consult your doctor and do not take olopatadine if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding.
Consult your doctor before discontinuing olopatadine treatment.
Eye drops: 

Do not use olopatadine eye drops while you are wearing contact lenses. Do not use contact lenses for at least 10-15 mins after using olopatadine in the eye.
Avoid wearing contact lenses while you are on olopatadine eye drops treatment or while your eye is inflamed and red.
Temporary blurred vision or other visual disturbances may affect the ability to drive or use machines. If blurred vision occurs at instillation of olopatadine eye drops, wait until the vision clears before driving or using machinery.
If with olopatadine you are concomitantly using other eye drops or eye ointment medicines, leave at least 5 minutes between each medicine; Eye ointments should be administered last.
Always follow directions of use given in the package insert while using eye drops.

Oral:

Olopatadine when taken orally may cause sleepiness. Avoid driving a car or operating machinery when treated with oral olopatadine.
Do not use oral olopatadine if you have renal disorder or hepatic disorder.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is Alovent ophthalmic solution/eye drops used for?
Alovent is used to treat seasonal allergic conjunctivitis (infection and inflammation [itching, redness and swelling] of the conjunctive of the eye) cause due to pollens, dust, animal fur and other allergens

Q. Is Alovent a steroid?
No, Alovent is not a steroid. It belongs to a group of medicines called antihistamines. Alovent is an antiallergy medicine that decreases production of the chemical histamine which is responsible for initiating allergic responses

Q. How does Alovent work?
Alovent belongs to a group of medicines called antihistamines. It is an antiallergy medicine that decreases production of the chemical histamine which is responsible for initiating allergic responses.

Q. Is Alovent over-the-counter?
Yes, Alovent may be available over-the-counter. Patients should follow advice of the doctor regarding its use

Q. What are Alovent tablets used for?
Alovent is used in the treatment of allergic rhinitis, hives, and itch associated with skin diseases

Q. Is Alovent an antibiotic?
No, Alovent is not an antibiotic. It belongs to a group of medicines called antihistamines. Alovent is an antiallergy medicine that decreases production of the chemical histamine which is responsible for initiating allergic responses