Sodium Cromoglicate 2% Eye Drops (10ml)

Sodium cromoglicate eye drops are a topical eye drop treatment for the symptoms of allergic conjunctivitis such as red, water, itchy, and puffy eyes. Symptoms are triggered by an allergic reaction to pollen, house mites, and other allergens, which commonly flare up during hay fever season (typically starting in March). Sodium cromoglicate is an anti allergic treatment that works by stopping the release of histamine, which the body naturally produces when it comes into contact with an allergen.

Active Ingredients

Sodium cromoglicate 2%

Other Ingredients

disodium edetate, benzalkonium chloride, water for injections.

Adults and children over 6 years old:

• Wash your hands before use.
• Tilt your head back.
• Instil one or two drops into the lower lid without touching the eye.
• Close your eye and wipe away any excess liquid from the eyes with a tissue.
• Drops should be used up to four times a day.

For topical use in the eye only.

Precautions

• Not suitable for children under 6 years old.
• Do not use if you are allergic to sodium cromoglicate or any of the other ingredients.
• Not suitable for treatment of bacterial conjunctivitis.
• Medication may cause temporary blurred vision after use. If this happens do not drive or use use any machinery until you see clearly.
• You should remove contact lenses while using this medicine as medicine can alter the colour of contact lenses. Contact lenses can be put in again 15 minutes after.

Storage

• Store below 25°C.
• Store with the bottle cap tightly secured.
• Once opened, use medication within four weeks. Any left over medication should be disposed of.
• Keep out of sight and reach of children.

Common side effects can include:

• Mild stinging or burning in the eyes shortly after application.
• Mild eye irritation.

Uncommon side effects can include:

• Itching, redness or swelling can be an indication of an allergy to this medication.

For more information see Patient Information Leaflet.

Including any side effects that are not listed in the patient information leaflet, you can speak to your doctor or pharmacist about. Also, side effects can be reported directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or by searching “MHRA Yellow Card” in the Google Store or Apple App Store. Reporting side effects helps improve the safety of this medicine for yourself and future customers.