
pataday once daily relief
Pataday Once Daily Relief (Olopatadine Hydrochloride) is a histamine-1 receptor antagonist used to treat Allergic Conjunctivitis.
Olopatadine Hydrochloride · by Alcon
Available as a generic: Olopatadine Hydrochloride
Key facts
- Active ingredient
- Olopatadine Hydrochloride
- Drug class
- Histamine-1 Receptor Antagonist
- Form
- Solution
- Strength
- Olopatadine Hydrochloride EQ 0.2% Base
- Type
- Over-the-counter (OTC)
- Brand or generic
- Brand-name
- May treat
- allergic conjunctivitis
- Manufacturer
- Alcon
- What the pharmacy pays
- ~$1.23 per gm — not your price
- FDA application
- NDA021545
What is Pataday Once Daily Relief?
From the FDA label:Use temporarily relieves itchy eyes due to pollen, ragweed, grass, animal hair and dander
How to use
Directions adults and children 2 years of age and older: put 1 drop in the affected eye(s) once daily, no more than once per day if using other ophthalmic products while using this product, wait at least 5 minutes between each product replace cap after each use children under 2 years of age: consult a doctor
Warnings
Important safety information
For external use only
Drug class
How this class works, per Antihistamines - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf.
May treat (source: NIH RxClass)
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Dosage forms
Solution
The forms currently marketed in the U.S., per the FDA National Drug Code Directory.
Ways to save
Ask for the generic
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Request a 90-day supply
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Use copay cards
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Pataday Once Daily Relief treat?
- Pataday Once Daily Relief (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 Pataday Once Daily Relief work?
- Pataday Once Daily Relief 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 much does Pataday Once Daily Relief 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 Pataday Once Daily Relief?
- pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Pataday Once Daily Relief. To pay less, look for a store-brand version with the same active ingredient (Olopatadine Hydrochloride), which is typically cheaper, and compare unit prices. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.
- Who makes Pataday Once Daily Relief?
- Pataday Once Daily Relief is marketed by Alcon. You can see Alcon's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.
- Is Pataday Once Daily Relief a brand-name or generic drug?
- Pataday Once Daily Relief is a brand-name product with the active ingredient Olopatadine Hydrochloride. Lower-cost generic equivalents containing Olopatadine Hydrochloride are available — ask your pharmacist.
- Is Pataday Once Daily Relief available over the counter?
- Yes. Pataday Once Daily Relief is an over-the-counter (OTC) product — you can buy it without a prescription. Follow the label directions and ask a pharmacist if you're unsure whether it's right for you.
- What forms does Pataday Once Daily Relief come in?
- Pataday Once Daily Relief is currently marketed as solution, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.
- What class of drug is Pataday Once Daily Relief?
- Pataday Once Daily Relief is classified as histamine-1 receptor antagonist, histamine-1 receptor inhibitor, mast cell stabilizer, per the FDA's Established Pharmacologic Class.
- Is Pataday Once Daily Relief FDA-registered?
- Pataday Once Daily Relief is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number NDA021545. You can verify this on its official FDA label.
- Is Pataday Once Daily Relief safe?
- There's no single safe-or-not verdict, and we don't yet have a composite recall-safety score for Pataday Once Daily Relief. Review its FDA-label side effects and warnings below, and always consult a licensed professional.
Clinical content sourced from the FDA label via openFDA (U.S. FDA). View the FDA label on DailyMed → Provided for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional and the current prescribing information.
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