How does Allenil (Olopatadine) work:

Allenil contains the active ingredient, olopatadine, which is an antihistaminic and antiallergic agent. Allenil is used in the treatment of allergic rhinitis, urticaria and itching accompanied by skin diseases such as eczema, dermatitis, pruritus cutaneous, psoriasis vulgaris and erythema exudativum multiforme.

Dosage & Administration:

The usual recommended dose of Allenil for adults is 5mg twice a day, taken in morning and in night before sleeping. The administration for elderly should begin with a lower dose. Caution is advised throughout the treatment period.

Dosage should be adjusted according to individual patient response and tolerability. Inform your physician if you have any questions on using Allenil. Your physician may know how much you should take and the dosage for your condition.

Side Effects:

• sleepiness
• fatigue
• dry mouth
• stomach pain
• rise in AST(GOT), ALT(GPT), g-GTP, LDH, AI-P, etc
• increase in white blood cell, eosinophils, occult blood, protein in urine
• increased serum cholesterol
• redness
• swelling of face or limbs
• labored breathing
• headache
• heaviness
• giddiness
• numbness
• less concentration
• diarrhea
• mouth ulcer
• angular stomatitis
• heartburn
• hyperphagia
• constipation
• increase in total bilirubin
• dysuria
• rise in blood pressure
• discomfort in chest
• increase in body weight
• involuntary movement of face or limbs
• taste perversion
• abnormal menstruation
• muscle and joint pain

Precautions:

Caution is advised while administering olopatadinee to patient with impaired renal function and liver malfunction.

Tell your physician or pharmist if you are pregnant or breast-feeding, taking any other medicines, or have ever had any medical conditions.