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All Details About Petolo Eye Drop
Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Petolo Eye Drop
Description:
Petolo Eye Drop belongs to a group of medicines called antihistamines. It is used to treat seasonal allergic conjunctivitis (infection, itching, redness, and swelling of the eye) caused due to pollens, dust, animal fur, and other allergens.Follow your doctor’s instructions precisely for using Petolo Eye Drop in your eyes. It should be used regularly at evenly spaced time intervals as prescribed by your doctor. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. It may also lead to burning, pain, irritation in your eyes but this effect is temporary.
Directions For Use:
Ordinary side effects of Petolo
- Eye pain
- Eye irritation
- Abnormal eye sensation
- Eye discomfort
- Sleepiness
- Weakness
- Dryness in mouth
Side Effects:
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about themWarning & Precautions:
Alcohol
No interaction found/established
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Petolo Eye Drop may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Petolo Eye Drop is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Petolo Eye Drop may cause blurring of your vision for a short time just after its use. Do not drive until your vision is clear.
Kidney
No interaction found/established
Liver
No interaction found/established
FAQs:
Q. Is Petolo Eye Drop a steroid?
No, Petolo 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.
Q. Is Petolo Eye Drop effective?
Petolo 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 Petolo Eye Drop too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.
Q. Can Petolo Eye Drop cause eye irritation?
Usually, Petolo 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.
Q. Can a child use Petolo Eye Drop?
Petolo 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 Petolo Eye Drop have not been established. Therefore, the use of Petolo Eye Drop should be avoided in children of such age group.
Q. Does Petolo Eye Drop make you sleepy?
Usually, using Petolo 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.
Q. How long can you use Petolo Eye Drop?
The Petolo Eye Drop should be instilled in the affected eye(s) with one drop twice daily. The duration of treatment with Petolo 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.
Q. Is Petolo Eye Drop effective?
Petolo 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 Petolo Eye Drop too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.
Q. Can Petolo Eye Drop cause eye irritation?
Usually, Petolo 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.
Q. Can a child use Petolo Eye Drop?
Petolo 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 Petolo Eye Drop have not been established. Therefore, the use of Petolo Eye Drop should be avoided in children of such age group.
Q. Does Petolo Eye Drop make you sleepy?
Usually, using Petolo 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.
Q. How long can you use Petolo Eye Drop?
The Petolo Eye Drop should be instilled in the affected eye(s) with one drop twice daily. The duration of treatment with Petolo 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.
Q. Can Petolo Eye Drop be used in sneezing and running nose?
Petolo 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.
Q. How do we take Petolo 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.
Q. Can Petolo Eye Drop be taken for a long-term itching condition?
Affirmative, Petolo Eye Drop can be taken in long-term itching condition. Such type of condition is termed as chronic urticaria. Earlier starting this medication you should get your itchy condition diagnosed. The doctor will then suggest the appropriate dose and duration of the medication.
Q. Can Petolo Eye Drop be taken in hay fever?
Affirmative, Petolo 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.
Written by:
Dr. T. Sharmila Krishna
M.B.B.S., MD (Biochemistry)
Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H
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