Boots Allergy Relief 2% w/v Eye Drops

Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start using this medicine because it contains important information for you.

• Always use this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as your doctor, pharmacist or nurse has told you.
• Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again.
• Ask your pharmacist if you need more information or advice.
• 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 must talk to a doctor if you do not feel better or if you feel worse

Do not use:

• If you are allergic to sodium cromoglicate or any of the ingredients in this medicine (see “What is in this medicine”)

Talk to your pharmacist or doctor:

• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding

Other important information

Driving and using machines: This medicine can cause blurred vision for a few minutes after use. If this happens, do not drive or operate machinery until you can see normally again.

Information about some of the ingredients: This medicine contains benzalkonium chloride which may cause eye irritation, and is known to discolour soft contact lenses.

If you wear soft contact lenses: Do not wear your contact lenses whilst using this medicine. Wear glasses instead.

If you wear other types of contact lenses: Take your lenses out before using the drops. Wait at least 20 - 30 minutes before putting them back in.

If you take other medicines

This medicine is not expected to affect any other medicines that you may be using.

If you are unsure about interactions with any medicines, talk to your pharmacist. This includes medicines prescribed by your doctor and medicine you have bought for yourself, including herbal and homeopathic remedies.

Directions

Apply your eye drops in the following way:

1. Wash your hands.
2. Open the bottle. Take special care that the tip of the dropper bottle does not touch your eye, the skin around your eye or your fingers.
3. Tilt your head backwards while seated, or lie down on your back.
4. Place the tip of the bottle close to your eye. Pull the lower eyelid downwards and look up.
5. Press the bottle slightly and let one drop fall into the space between the lower eyelid and the eye.
6. Close your eye for a moment.
7. When both eyes are to be treated, repeat steps 3 to 6 for the other eye.
8. Replace the cap securely after use.

If symptoms do not go away after 2 days or worsen, talk to your pharmacist or doctor.

If you forget to use the drops: Use them when you remember unless it is almost time for the next dose. If it is almost time to use the drops again, use them at the usual time, then carry on as before.

If you use too much or if anyone accidentally swallows some of the medicine: Talk to a pharmacist or doctor.

If you get any of the following side effects see your pharmacist or doctor:

• Irritation of the eye
• Blurred vision
  You may notice a temporary burning or stinging sensation when you put the drops in your eyes.

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.