Active ingredient
- nedocromil sodium
Legal Category
POM: Prescription only medicine
POM: Prescription only medicine
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Rapitil Eye Drops
PACKAGE LEAFLET: INFORMATION FOR THE USER
Rapitil® 2% w/v Eye Drops
nedocromil sodium
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Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start using this medicine
In this leaflet:
1. What Rapitil Eye Drops are and what they are used for
2. Before you use Rapitil Eye Drops
3. How to use Rapitil Eye Drops
4. Possible side effects
5. How to store Rapitil Eye Drops
6. Further information
1. What Rapitil Eye Drops are and what they are used for
What Rapitil Eye Drops are
Rapitil 2% Eye Drops (called Rapitil Eye Drops in this leaflet) contain a medicine called nedocromil sodium. This belongs to a group of medicines called anti-allergics.
How Rapitil Eye Drops work
It works by stopping the release of the natural substances in your eyes that can lead to an allergic reaction.
What Rapitil Eye Drops can be used for
Stopping, treating and relieving the symptoms of ‘allergic conjunctivitis’ (inflammation of parts of the eye). Rapitil Eye Drops can be used for three types of allergic conjunctivitis:
2. Before you use Rapitil eye drops
Do not use this medicine and tell your doctor or pharmacist if:
Do not use this medicine if the above applies to you. If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using Rapitil Eye Drops.
Take special care with Rapitil Eye Drops if:
If you are not sure if this applies to you, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using Rapitil Eye Drops.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding
Talk to your doctor before using this medicine if you are pregnant, might become pregnant or think you may be pregnant.
If you are breast-feeding or planning to breast-feed, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking or using any medicine.
Driving and using machines
Your eyesight may be affected after using this medicine. If this happens, do not drive or use any tools or machines until you can see clearly.
Important information about some of the ingredients of Rapitil Eye Drops
Rapitil Eye Drops contain benzalkonium chloride. This may cause your eyes to become irritated. It may also change the colour of your contact lenses.
3. How to use Rapitil Eye Drops
Always use Rapitil Eye Drops exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. You should check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
Using this medicine
How to use this medicine
How much to use
Adults, Elderly and Children aged 6 years and over
Seasonal allergic conjunctivitis:
Vernal kerato-conjunctivitis
Adults and the Elderly only
Perennial allergic conjunctivitis:
Children under 6 years
This medicine is not recommended for children aged less than 6 years.
If you take more Rapitil Eye Drops than you should
If you use more Rapitil than you should, talk to your doctor or go to a hospital straight away. Remember to take any medicine that is left with you so the doctor knows what you have taken.
If you forget to use Rapitil Eye Drops
If you forget a dose, use your drops as soon as you remember. However, if it is nearly time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not use a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose.
If you stop using Rapitil Eye Drops
Keep using the eye drops for as long as your doctor or pharmacist advises you. If you stop using Rapitil Eye drops too early, your allergy symptoms may come back.
If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
4. Possible side effects
Like all medicines, Rapitil Eye Drops can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
Stop using Rapitil Eye Drops and see a doctor as soon as possible if:
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if any of the side effects gets serious or lasts longer than a few days, or if you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet:
Common (affects 1 to 10 people in a 100)
Uncommon (affects 1 to 10 people in a 1,000)
Reporting of side effects
If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard
By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
5. How to store Rapitil Eye Drops
Keep this medicine in a safe place where children cannot see or reach it.
Do not use Rapitil Eye Drops after the expiry date which is stated on the label and carton. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
Store below 25°C. Keep the bottle in the outer carton in order to protect from light.
Rapitil Eye Drops are sterile when you buy them, so you must not keep them for more than four weeks after opening the bottle.
Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste.
Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. These measures will help to protect the environment.
6. Further information
What Rapitil Eye Drops contain
What Rapitil Eye Drops look like and contents of the pack
Rapitil Eye Drops are available as a clear yellow solution supplied in a 3 ml or 5 ml plastic dropper bottle. Not all pack sizes may be marketed.
Marketing Authorisation Holder and Manufacturer
Marketing Authorisation Holder
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This leaflet does not contain all the information about your medicine. If you have any questions or are not sure about anything, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
This leaflet was last revised in November 2016
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