olopatadine hydrochloride

Frequently asked questions

What does Olopatadine Hydrochloride treat?

Olopatadine Hydrochloride (Olopatadine Hydrochloride) may be used to treat allergic conjunctivitis, based on NIH RxClass drug-classification data (conditions a drug may treat — not a verbatim copy of the FDA-approved label). This is general reference, not medical advice.

How does Olopatadine Hydrochloride work?

Olopatadine Hydrochloride is a histamine-1 receptor antagonist. H1 antihistamines work by blocking histamine, the chemical released during an allergic reaction, from attaching to H1 receptors. This prevents the sneezing, itching, runny nose, watery eyes, and hives that histamine would otherwise trigger.

How is Olopatadine Hydrochloride rated?

pharmaranks gives Olopatadine Hydrochloride a composite score of 3.3 out of 5, currently based on 1 weighted source (FDA regulatory recall-safety data weighted highest). See our methodology at /how-we-rate.

How much does Olopatadine Hydrochloride cost?

Nobody can tell you what you will pay — your price is set by your insurer's formulary, your deductible and the pharmacy's markup, and none of those are published. What IS published is what the pharmacy paid to acquire it: about $1.23 per gm, per the CMS NADAC survey. Treat that as the floor, not the quote — ask the pharmacist for the cash price as well as your copay, because for cheap generics the cash price often wins.

Is there a coupon or discount for Olopatadine Hydrochloride?

pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Olopatadine Hydrochloride. To pay less, Olopatadine Hydrochloride is already a generic — usually the lowest-cost version — so the main levers are comparing cash prices between pharmacies and using a pharmacy discount-card service. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.

Who makes Olopatadine Hydrochloride?

Olopatadine Hydrochloride is marketed by Apotex. You can see Apotex's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.

Is Olopatadine Hydrochloride a brand-name or generic drug?

Olopatadine Hydrochloride is a generic medication; its active ingredient is Olopatadine Hydrochloride. Generics contain the same active ingredient as the brand-name original and are usually lower cost.

Is Olopatadine Hydrochloride available over the counter?

No. Olopatadine Hydrochloride is a prescription (Rx) medication in the US — you need a prescription from a licensed clinician (in person or via telehealth); it isn't sold over the counter. For some conditions there are OTC alternatives — ask your pharmacist.

What forms does Olopatadine Hydrochloride come in?

Olopatadine Hydrochloride is currently marketed as solution, drops, spray/inhaler and spray/inhaler, metered, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.

What class of drug is Olopatadine Hydrochloride?

Olopatadine Hydrochloride is classified as histamine-1 receptor antagonist, histamine-1 receptor inhibitor, mast cell stabilizer, per the FDA's Established Pharmacologic Class.

Is Olopatadine Hydrochloride FDA-registered?

Olopatadine Hydrochloride is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number ANDA209015. You can verify this on its official FDA label.

Has Olopatadine Hydrochloride been recalled by the FDA?

Olopatadine Hydrochloride has no FDA recalls recorded under its own application in the openFDA enforcement database. Its recall-safety score reflects its manufacturer's overall recall record. This is general reference, not medical advice — check the FDA recall database for the latest alerts.

Is Olopatadine Hydrochloride safe?

There's no single safe-or-not verdict. pharmaranks gives Olopatadine Hydrochloride a recall-safety score of 66/100, based on its FDA recall history (no recalls under its own FDA application) — not an efficacy or side-effect rating. Review its FDA-label side effects and warnings before use, and always consult a licensed professional.