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Once-daily olopatadine hydrochloride ophthalmic solution 0.77% may perform better than olopatadine 0.1% or 0.2%, with the added benefits of a fast-acting response and reduced itching up to 24 hours after dosing to treat allergic conjunctivitis, accordi…
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