Olopatadine Ophthalmic Solution

Generic name: olopatadine hydrochloride
Dosage form: ophthalmic solution
Drug class:Ophthalmic antihistamines and decongestants

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Sep 21, 2021.

Olopatadine Ophthalmic Solution Description

Olopatadine hydrochloride ophthalmic solution USP, 0.1% is a sterile ophthalmic solution containing olopatadine, a relatively selective H 1 -receptor antagonist and inhibitor of histamine release from the mast cell for topical administration to the eyes. Olopatadine hydrochloride is a white, crystalline, water-soluble powder with a molecular weight of 373.88. The chemical structure is presented below:

Chemical Name: 11-[(Z)-3-(Dimethylamino)propylidene]-6-11-dihydrodibenz[b,e] oxepin-2-acetic acid hydrochloride

Each mL of Olopatadine hydrochloride ophthalmic solution USP, 0.1% contains: Active: 1.11 mg olopatadine hydrochloride equivalent to 1 mg olopatadine. Preservative: benzalkonium chloride 0.01%. Inactives : dibasic sodium phosphate; sodium chloride; hydrochloric acid/sodium hydroxide (adjust pH); and water for injection. It has a pH of approximately 7 and...