Country: Malta
Language: English
Source: Medicines Authority
CROMOGLICATE SODIUM
Sanofi Malta Limited
S01GX01
CROMOGLICATE SODIUM
EYE DROPS, SOLUTION
CROMOGLICATE SODIUM 2 % (W/V)
OTC
OPHTHALMOLOGICALS
Authorised
2006-03-06
PACKAGE LEAFLET: INFORMATION FOR THE USER Is this leaflet hard to see or read? Phone 0845 372 7101 for help 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 Allergy carefully to get the best results from it. • Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again • Ask your pharmacist if you need more information or advice • You must contact a doctor if your symptoms worsen or do not improve • If any of the side effects gets serious, or if you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist IN THIS LEAFLET: 1. What Opticrom Allergy is and what it is used for 2. Before you use Opticrom Allergy 3. How to use Opticrom Allergy 4. Possible side effects 5. How to store Opticrom Allergy 6. Further information 1. WHAT OPTICROM ALLERGY IS AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR Opticrom Allergy 2% w/v Eye Drops (called Opticrom Allergy 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. Opticrom Allergy is used for the prevention and treatment of eye allergies. These allergies can happen: • At any time of the year and is called ‘perennial allergic conjunctivitis’ • In different seasons of the year caused by different pollens. This is called ‘seasonal allergic conjunctivitis’ or hay fever 2. BEFORE YOU USE OPTICROM ALLERGY DO NOT USE THIS MEDICIN Read the complete document
SUMMARY OF PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS 1 NAME OF THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT Opticrom TM Allergy 2.0% w/v Eye Drops, Solution 2 QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION Sodium cromoglicate 2.0% w/v. For full list of excipients, see section 6.1 3 PHARMACEUTICAL FORM Eye Drops, Solution (Eye Drops) A clear colourless or pale yellow liquid. 4 CLINICAL PARTICULARS 4.1 THERAPEUTIC INDICATIONS For the relief and treatment of seasonal and perennial allergic conjunctivitis. 4.2 POSOLOGY AND METHOD OF ADMINISTRATION Topical Ophthalmic administration One or two drops in each eye four times a day or as indicated by the doctor. Elderly No current evidence for alteration of the dose. 4.3 CONTRAINDICATIONS The product is contraindicated in patients who have shown hypersensitivity to Sodium cromoglicate, Benzalkonium chloride or Disodium edetate. Page 1 of 5 4.4 SPECIAL WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS FOR USE Discard any remaining contents four weeks after opening the bottle. As with other ophthalmic solutions containing Benzalkonium chloride, soft contact lenses should not be worn during treatment period. Sodium cromoglicate can be used prophylactically. Patients should seek advice before they discontinue use of the product. 4.5 INTERACTION WITH OTHER MEDICINAL PRODUCTS AND OTHER FORMS OF INTERACTION None known. 4.6 PREGNANCY AND LACTATION Pregnancy As with all medication, caution should be exercised especially during the first trimester of pregnancy. Cumulative experience with Sodium cromoglicate suggests that it has no adverse effects on foetal development. It should be used in pregnancy only where there is a clear need. Lactation It is not known whether Sodium cromoglicate is excreted in human breast milk Read the complete document