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If 1 Information

If 1 is a prescription drug, available for use as Drops. It is primarily used for the treatment of Conjunctivitis. If 1 also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

The right dosage of If 1 depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

While these are the most often observed If 1 side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of If 1 normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.

It is also important to note that If 1 has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Moderate effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on If 1 related warnings talks about If 1's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Other conditions have been mentioned below in the If 1 contraindications section.

Additionally, If 1 may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that If 1 is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.

If 1 Benefits & Uses
If 1 Dosage & How to Take
If 1 Side Effects
If 1 Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of If 1 with Other Drugs
If 1 Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about If 1
If 1 Interactions with Food and Alcohol

If 1 Benefits & Uses

If 1 is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

If 1 Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Conjunctivitis Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1 drop Dosage Route: Ophthalmic Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Given in each effected eye
Geriatric	Disease: Conjunctivitis Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1 drop Dosage Route: Ophthalmic Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: Given in each effected eye
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Conjunctivitis Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1 drop Dosage Route: Ophthalmic Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: Given in each effected eye
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Conjunctivitis Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1 drop Dosage Route: Ophthalmic Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: Given in each effected eye

If 1 Related Warnings

Is the use of If 1 safe for pregnant women?

If 1 may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of If 1, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.

Moderate
Is the use of If 1 safe during breastfeeding?

If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of If 1. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.

Moderate
What is the effect of If 1 on the Kidneys?

If 1 has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of If 1 on the Liver?

Side effects of If 1 rarely affect the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of If 1 on the Heart?

If 1 is completely safe for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of If 1 with Other Drugs

If 1 should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Ethanol

Ethanol Liquid

If 1 Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take If 1 unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Drug Allergy
Depression

Frequently asked Questions about If 1

Is this If 1 habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to If 1.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

If 1 will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

Safe
Is it safe?

If 1 should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, the use of If 1 in mental disorders is not effective.

No

If 1 Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and If 1

There is no information on the effects of taking If 1 with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and If 1

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking If 1 with alcohol will be.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about If 1

Question about 5 years ago

How does If 1 work?

Dr. Surender Kumar MBBS , General Physician

If 1 works by blocking the action of a compound known as histamine which is responsible for causing the allergic reaction. Hence in this way, If 1 relief from the symptoms of allergic conjunctivitis.

Question about 5 years ago

How to take If 1?

Dr. Haleema Yezdani MBBS , General Physician

Put 1 drop of If 1 in affected eye 1- 2 times a day or as advised by your doctor depending upon the severity of the allergy. Remove contact lenses before using If 1.

Question about 5 years ago

Can I discontinue If 1 on my own without doctors advice?

Dr. Yogesh Kumar MBBS , General Physician

No, If 1 should not be discontinued without doctors advice. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.

Question over 5 years ago

What is If 1?

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

If 1 is a brand name of olopatadine. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of drugs called antihistamines (Selective H1-receptor antagonist). It is used in the treatment of ocular itching associated with allergic conjunctivitis.

Question almost 5 years ago

Does If 1 require a prescription?

Dr. Vipin Khadse MBBS , General Physician

Yes, If 1 requires a prescription because it is a prescription drug that comes under the schedule H drug list as per drug and cosmetic act which is used in the treatment of ocular itching associated with allergic conjunctivitis.