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What is Patanase?

Stacy Wiegman, PharmD
Stacy Wiegman, PharmD
Pharmacy

Patanase is a prescription nasal spray containing the active ingredient olopatadine. It is an antihistamine used to treat and prevent symptoms of allergic rhinitis: sneezing and a runny nose.

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