Pazeo Eye Drops: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Precautions and Alternates

Quick overview

Pazeo Eye Drops contain olopatadine, an ophthalmic antihistamine used to treat eye itching caused by allergies. They work by lowering histamine, the natural chemical responsible for itching and watery eyes. Pazeo is typically used once daily and is approved for ages 2 and older.

What is Pazeo Eye Drops

Pazeo is an antihistamine eye drop that reduces the natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can cause itching and watery eyes. Pazeo is used to treat eye itching caused by allergies.

Pazeo Eye Drops uses

• Treats eye itching caused by allergies
• Treats itching and redness in the eyes due to allergies (allergic conjunctivitis)

Benefits of Pazeo Eye Drops

• Helps relieve itchy eyes caused by allergies
• Reduces redness and irritation from allergic conjunctivitis
• Helps control watery eyes triggered by allergens such as pollen, dust, or pet dander
• Provides long-lasting allergy relief, typically with once-daily use

How Pazeo Eye Drops works

Olopatadine is an antihistamine that lowers the amount of a natural chemical called histamine in the body. Histamine is what causes itching and watery eyes.

Pazeo Eye Drops dosage

Use exactly as directed on the label, or as your doctor prescribes. Wash your hands before using the eye drops. Do not use while wearing soft contact lenses, because a preservative in the medicine can permanently stain them; put the drops in at least 15 minutes before putting in your contacts.

Tilt your head back slightly, pull down your lower eyelid to make a small pocket, and place a drop into that pocket, then close your eyes for 1 to 2 minutes. Do not let the dropper tip touch your eye or any other surface, to avoid contaminating it.

Wait at least 10 minutes before using any other eye drops your doctor has prescribed. If also using eye ointments, use the drops before the ointment. Do not use the drops if the liquid looks cloudy or has changed color.

Use this medication regularly and at the same time each day to get the most benefit. Wait several minutes for your vision to clear before driving or operating machinery. This medicine is not approved for children younger than 2 years old.

Available forms and strengths

• Ophthalmic solution (eye drops)

Side effects of Pazeo Eye Drops

Common

• Headache
• Blurred vision
• Burning, stinging, redness, or dryness of the eye
• Eyelid swelling
• A feeling as if something is in your eye

Serious

• Eye pain or changes in vision
• Eye itching that gets worse or lasts longer than 72 hours
• Severe burning, stinging, or irritation after using the medicine
• Eye swelling, redness, severe discomfort, crusting, or drainage, which may be signs of infection

Warnings and precautions

• Do not use this medicine if you are allergic to it.
• Ask a doctor or pharmacist if it is safe to use this medicine if you have any type of eye infection.
• This medicine is not approved for use in children younger than 2 years old.
• Avoid wearing contact lenses while your eyes are red or irritated, since this medicine will not treat irritation caused by contacts.
• Do not let the dropper tip touch your eye or other surfaces. A contaminated dropper could infect your eye and cause serious vision problems.
• This medicine should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed. Talk with your doctor about the risks and benefits.
• It is not known whether this medicine passes into breast milk. Talk with your doctor before breastfeeding.
• After using this medicine, your vision may become temporarily blurred. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs clear vision until you are able to see clearly.

Storage

• Store at 2–25°C (36–77°F) according to the product labeling.
• Keep the bottle tightly closed when not in use.
• Protect from excessive heat and direct sunlight.
• Do not freeze, and avoid touching the dropper tip to help prevent contamination.
• Keep out of reach and sight of children and pets.

When to see a doctor

• Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction such as hives, difficulty breathing, or swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
• Stop using this medicine and call your doctor right away if you have eye pain, changes in vision, worsening itching lasting more than 72 hours, severe burning or irritation, or signs of eye infection such as swelling, redness, severe discomfort, crusting, or drainage.
• Get medical help right away if you notice signs of a serious allergic reaction, such as rash, itching or swelling of the face, tongue, or throat, severe dizziness, or trouble breathing.
• If someone swallows this medicine and has serious symptoms like passing out or trouble breathing, get emergency help right away. Otherwise, contact your local poison control center.

Alternatives

• Bepotastine Eye Drops
• Alcaftadine Eye Drops
• Ketotifen Eye Drops
• Pataday (Olopatadine) Eye Drops