Oloplus OD Eye Drop

How to use Oloplus OD Eye Drop

This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Hold the dropper close to the eye without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid. Wipe off the extra liquid.

How Medicine Works

Oloplus OD Eye Drop is an antiallergic medication. It works by blocking the action of a chemical messenger (histamine) which is responsible for red, itchy, and watery eyes.

Expert Advice

• You have been prescribed Oloplus OD Eye Drop to relieve red, itchy and watery eyes caused due to allergic eye diseases.
• If you wear soft contact lenses, remove them before putting in these eye drops and wait at least 15 minutes before putting your lenses back in.
• Do not touch the tip of the dropper to any surface, or to your eye, to avoid contaminating the eye drops.
• Side effects such as eye pain or irritation, dry eyes, abnormal sensation in the eyes, headache may occur after using Oloplus OD Eye Drop. These are usually mild and may not be with everyone. 
• It may cause short term blurring of vision when first used. Use caution before driving or using machines.
• Any of the side effects other than mentioned above if occur, do consult the treating physician. 
• Make sure to use within 4 weeks of opening the bottle.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

• Is Oloplus OD Eye Drop a steroid?

  No, Oloplus OD Eye Drop is not a steroid. It is a medication which is used to treat allergic conditions. Most commonly it is used to treat allergic conjunctivitis/pink eye. Do not take this medication without consulting your doctor.

• Is Oloplus OD Eye Drop effective?

  Oloplus OD Eye Drop is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Oloplus OD Eye Drop too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.

• Can Oloplus OD Eye Drop cause eye irritation?

  Usually, Oloplus OD Eye Drop does not cause eye irritation. Infact, it helps in reducing the inflammation and irritation in the eye. However, in some cases, patients may experience eye irritation, abnormal eye sensation and eye discomfort.

• Can a child use Oloplus OD Eye Drop?

  Oloplus OD Eye Drop can be used in children above 3 years of age at the same dose as in adults. However, the safety of children under 3 years of age with Oloplus OD Eye Drop have not been established. Therefore, the use of Oloplus OD Eye Drop should be avoided in children of such age group.

• Does Oloplus OD Eye Drop make you sleepy?

  Usually, using Oloplus OD Eye Drop does not make you sleepy. However, in some cases there are chances that it may cause sleepiness. It is important to know that if other anti-allergic medications are taken orally along with this medication then they may make you sleepy. Avoid driving or performing work on heavy machinery work if you feel sleepy. Contact your doctor if the medicine makes you uneasy.

• How long can you use Oloplus OD Eye Drop?

  The Oloplus OD Eye Drop should be instilled in the affected eye(s) with one drop twice daily. The duration of treatment with Oloplus OD Eye Drop will depend upon the disease condition, its severity, and the response of the patient to the treatment. The medicine can be given for as long as four months if considered necessary. However, the exact duration is decided by your doctor.

• Is Oloplus OD Eye Drop effective?

  Oloplus OD Eye Drop is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Oloplus OD Eye Drop too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.

• Can Oloplus OD Eye Drop cause eye irritation?

  Usually, Oloplus OD Eye Drop does not cause eye irritation. Infact, it helps in reducing the inflammation and irritation in the eye. However, in some cases, patients may experience eye irritation, abnormal eye sensation and eye discomfort.

• Can a child use Oloplus OD Eye Drop?

  Oloplus OD Eye Drop can be used in children above 3 years of age at the same dose as in adults. However, the safety of children under 3 years of age with Oloplus OD Eye Drop have not been established. Therefore, the use of Oloplus OD Eye Drop should be avoided in children of such age group.

• Does Oloplus OD Eye Drop make you sleepy?

  Usually, using Oloplus OD Eye Drop does not make you sleepy. However, in some cases there are chances that it may cause sleepiness. It is important to know that if other anti-allergic medications are taken orally along with this medication then they may make you sleepy. Avoid driving or performing work on heavy machinery work if you feel sleepy. Contact your doctor if the medicine makes you uneasy.

• How long can you use Oloplus OD Eye Drop?

  The Oloplus OD Eye Drop should be instilled in the affected eye(s) with one drop twice daily. The duration of treatment with Oloplus OD Eye Drop will depend upon the disease condition, its severity, and the response of the patient to the treatment. The medicine can be given for as long as four months if considered necessary. However, the exact duration is decided by your doctor.

• Can Oloplus OD Eye Drop be used in sneezing and running nose?

  Oloplus OD Eye Drop can be used in a condition called allergic rhinitis which causes allergic inflammation of the nose. The medicine helps in controlling the symptoms like sneezing and running the nose. It can also be given in conditions associated with skin disorders like hives and itch.

• How do we take Oloplus OD Eye Drop?

  Take this medicine only when it is prescribed by your doctor and follow the instructions as directed. Usually, one tablet is prescribed to be taken twice daily in the morning and after dinner. The exact dosage and duration of the medicine are decided by the doctor.

• Can Oloplus OD Eye Drop be taken for a long-term itching condition?

  Yes, Oloplus OD Eye Drop can be taken in long-term itching condition. Such type of condition is termed as chronic urticaria. Before starting this medication you should get your itchy condition diagnosed. The doctor will then suggest the appropriate dose and duration of the medication.

• Can Oloplus OD Eye Drop be taken in hay fever?

  Yes, Oloplus OD Eye Drop can be used in the condition like hay fever caused by pollen grains also called pollinosis. However, if you have hay fever contact your doctor before starting this medication. Usually, in case of pollinosis, the medication should be taken for full season of pollen to prevent recurrence of the condition.