Olopatadine

The Basics

What is Olopatadine?

Used for eye itching associated with allergic conjunctivitis and seasonal allergic rhinitis in intranasal formulations.

Brand names for Olopatadine

Ophthalmic: Pataday, Patanol, Pazeo; Nasal: Patanase

How Olopatadine is classified

Anti-Allergic Agents, Antihistamines

Olopatadine During Pregnancy

Olopatadine pregnancy category

Category CNote that the FDA has deprecated the use of pregnancy categories, so for some medications, this information isn’t available. We still think it’s useful to list historical info, however, given what a common proxy this has been in the past.

What we know about taking Olopatadine while pregnant

N/A

Taking Olopatadine While Breastfeeding

What are recommendations for lactation if you're taking Olopatadine?

Because absorption from the eye is limited, olopatadine would not be expected to cause any adverse effects in breastfed infants. To substantially diminish the amount of drug that reaches the breastmilk after using eye drops, place pressure over the tear duct by the corner of the eye for 1 minute or more, then remove the excess solution with an absorbent tissue.

Maternal / infant drug levels

Because absorption from the eye is limited, olopatadine would not be expected to cause any adverse effects in breastfed infants. To substantially diminish the amount of drug that reaches the breastmilk after using eye drops, place pressure over the tear duct by the corner of the eye for 1 minute or more, then remove the excess solution with an absorbent tissue.

Possible effects of Olopatadine on milk supply

Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.

Possible alternatives to Olopatadine

Cromolyn.