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Opticrom Hayfever 2.0% w/v Eye Drops, Solution
PACKAGE LEAFLET: INFORMATION FOR THE USER
Opticrom® Hayfever 2% w/v Eye Drops
sodium cromoglicate
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Read all of this leaflet carefully because it contains important information for you.
This medicine is available without prescription. However, you still need to use Opticrom Hayfever carefully to get the best results from it.
In this leaflet:
1. What Opticrom Hayfever is and what it is used for
2. Before you use Opticrom Hayfever
3. How to use Opticrom Hayfever
4. Possible side effects
5. How to store Opticrom Hayfever
6. Further information
1. What Opticrom Hayfever is and what it is used for
Opticrom Hayfever 2% w/v Eye Drops (called Opticrom Hayfever in this leaflet) contain a medicine called sodium cromoglicate. This belongs to a group of medicines called anti-allergics.
It works by stopping the release of the natural substances in your eyes that can lead to an allergic reaction. Signs of an allergic reaction include itchy, watery, red or inflamed eyes and puffy eyelids.
These symptoms occur usually in the late spring or early summer when pollen from grasses or trees comes into contact with the eyes of people who are sensitive to them. This condition is sometimes called ‘hayfever eyes’ or by its medical term: seasonal allergic conjunctivitis.
2. Before you use Opticrom Hayfever
Do not use this medicine:
Do not use this medicine if the above applies to you. If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using Opticrom Hayfever.
Take special care with Opticrom Hayfever:
If you are not sure if the above applies to you, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using Opticrom Hayfever.
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
You may have blurred eyesight straight 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 Opticrom Hayfever
Opticrom Hayfever contains benzalkonium chloride. This may cause your eyes to become irritated.
Benzalkonium chloride is known to discolour soft contact lenses. Avoid contact with soft contact lenses.
For all other types of contact lenses:
Remove contact lenses prior to application and wait at least 15 minutes before reinsertion.
3. How to use Opticrom Hayfever
How to use this medicine
Adults (including the elderly) and children over 6 years
How much to use
If you have any questions concerning the use of these drops in a child, or are unsure if the child has allergic eyes, you should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
If your eyes are no better after 2 days of using the eye drops, see your doctor or pharmacist.
It is best to use your eye drops regularly every day while high pollen levels are expected, to keep your eye condition controlled. If you find you need to use them continuously for more than 14 days, then check with your pharmacist or doctor before continuing
If you use more of this medicine than you should
Contact your doctor if you use the eye drops more frequently than the recommended dose.
If you forget to use Opticrom Hayfever
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 have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
4. Possible side effects
Like all medicines, Opticrom Hayfever can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
Stop using Opticrom Hayfever 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:
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 Opticrom Hayfever
Keep this medicine in a safe place where children cannot see or reach it.
Do not use Opticrom Hayfever 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 30°C. Keep the bottle in the outer carton in order to protect from light.
Opticrom Hayfever is sterile when you buy it, so you must not keep it 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 Opticrom Hayfever contains
What Opticrom Hayfever looks like and contents of the pack
Opticrom Hayfever is a clear colourless to pale yellow solution supplied in a 5 ml or 10 ml plastic dropper bottle with a tamperproof cap. Not all pack sizes may be marketed.
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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 11/2013
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