Olopatadine Nasal Spray Dosage: An Introduction
There is only one standard dosage for
olopatadine nasal spray (
Patanase®), regardless of your age or weight. As is always the case, do not adjust your olopatadine nasal spray dose unless your healthcare provider specifically instructs you to do so.
Olopatadine Nasal Spray Dosing for Nasal Allergies
The recommended olopatadine nasal spray dose for treating nasal
allergies (known as allergic rhinitis) in adults and children 12 years old and older is two sprays in each nostril twice daily (for a total of eight sprays per day).
General Information on Dosing With Olopatadine Nasal Spray
Some considerations for people using olopatadine nasal spray include the following:
- Olopatadine nasal spray is usually taken twice a day.
- The first time you use each bottle of olopatadine nasal spray, you will need to prime the pump by spraying five times until a fine mist appears. If you have not used the bottle within the last week, you may have to re-prime the pump by spraying it twice.
- Blow your nose before each olopatadine nasal spray dose. Breathe in gently while spraying the medicine into your nose. Do not try to inhale the olopatadine nasal spray or breathe in too deeply, as the drug works when it comes in contact with the inside surfaces of the nose (not the throat or lungs).
- For the medication to work properly, it must be taken as prescribed. Olopatadine nasal spray will not work if you stop taking it.
- If you are unsure about anything related to your dosage or olopatadine nasal spray dosing in general, please talk with your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.
