Description
What Are Sodium Cromoglicate 2% w/v Eye Drops?
Sodium Cromoglicate 2% w/v Eye Drops is a medication designed to help alleviate eye allergies. The active ingredient, sodium cromoglicate, works to prevent allergic reactions in the eyes caused by factors like seasonal allergies (e.g., hay fever) or year-round allergens (e.g., pet fur, dust mites).
What Are Sodium Cromoglicate 2% Eye Drops Used For?
These eye drops are effective in treating both short-term and long-term allergic conjunctivitis, which results in symptoms such as red, itchy, watery, or swollen eyes due to allergies from pollen, dust mites, or pet dander.
How Do Sodium Cromoglicate 2% Eye Drops Work?
Sodium Cromoglicate belongs to a class of medications known as mast cell stabilizers. They function by preventing the release of histamine from mast cells, which is different from antihistamine medications that act after histamine is released.
How Do You Use Sodium Cromoglicate 2% Eye Drops?
To properly use these eye drops, follow these steps:
- Wash your hands thoroughly.
- Remove the cap from the eye drop bottle (if using a single-dose unit, remove the tip).
- Tilt your head back and gently pull down your lower eyelid to create a pocket.
- Hold the bottle upside down over your eye without touching your eye with the bottle.
- Squeeze gently to release one or two drops into your eye.
- Close your eyes and apply slight pressure at the corner of your eye near your nose to prevent the drop from escaping.
- If the other eye is affected, repeat the process.
- Replace the cap on the bottle.
What Dose of Sodium Cromoglicate 2% w/v Eye Drops Do I Need?
Use one or two drops in the affected eye(s) four times a day. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember, but do not double up on doses.
Who Should Not Use Sodium Cromoglicate 2% Eye Drops?
Consult your doctor before using these eye drops if you:
- Wear soft contact lenses
- Have dry eye disease
- Use other eye drops for dry eyes
- Are pregnant or breastfeeding
- Have experienced an allergic reaction to eye drops previously
How Do You Store Sodium Cromoglicate 2% Eye Drops?
Store the eye drops in a cool, dry place below 25°C. Once opened, do not use the bottle more than four weeks after opening. Keep it out of reach of children and do not use after the expiration date indicated on the bottle and box.
Should I Use Sodium Cromoglicate Eye Drops with Contact Lenses?
These eye drops may discolor soft contact lenses. If you wear soft lenses, remove them before using the drops and wait 15 minutes before reinserting them.
How Long Does It Take for Sodium Cromoglicate 2% Eye Drops to Work?
It may take 2-3 days of regular use for you to start feeling relief. If symptoms persist after this period, consult your doctor.
Can I Use Sodium Cromoglicate 2% Eye Drops While Pregnant or Breastfeeding?
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult your doctor before using Sodium Cromoglicate 2% Eye Drops.
