Manufacturer: Cipla Ltd
Salt Composition : Sodium Cromoglycate
Packet of 5ml Eye Drop
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Cromol Eye Drop is for external use only. Follow the instructions given by your doctor and use this medicine regularly to get the most benefit. You should gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid and wipe off extra liquid. Always wash your hands and do not touch the end of the dropper. This could infect your eye. Make sure you remove contact lenses if you wear them and wait for at least 15 minutes before putting them back. Never use a bottle if the seal is broken before you use it for the first time.
Cromol Eye Drop is a mast cell stabilizer. It works on certain cells in the body (mast cells) to prevent them from releasing substances that cause allergic symptoms such as red, itchy and watery eyes.
The plasma concentration of sodium cromoglycate (SCG) was measured in four healthy subjects by radioimmunoassay after a 4 mg intravenous dose and after inhaling from 20 mg capsules, and from 10 and 30 mg ml-1 nebulizer solutions. The mean absorption constant (K1) after inhalation was 0.43 h-1.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Cromol
Stinging sensation
Hypersensitivity to Cromol Eye Drop is a contraindication. In addition, Cromol Eye Drop should not be used if you have the following conditions:
Acute attack of bronchospasm
Allergies
Animal bites
Children less than two years of age
Deep puncture wounds
Hypersensitivity
Patients with allergy to synthetic formulations
Pregnancy
Serious burns
Cromol Eye Drop is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
No interaction found/established
Information regarding the use of Cromol Eye Drop during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Use with caution
Below 9years: Contraindicated
The active ingredient Sodium Cromoglicate belongs to a group of medicines called anti-inflammatory/anti-allergy agents. Sodium Cromoglicate Eye Drops are used to treat red, watery, itchy eyes caused by allergies such as hayfever, house dust mites and pet hair.
If you use other drugs or over the counter products at the same time, the effects of Cromol Eye Drop may change. This may increase your risk for side-effects or cause your drug not to work properly. Tell your doctor about all the drugs, vitamins, and herbal supplements you are using, so that you doctor can help you prevent or manage drug interactions. Cromol Eye Drop may interact with the following drugs and products:
Carboxymethylcellulose
Dextranomer
Hyaluronan
Seprafilm
Sodium hyaluronate
Terfenadine
Check the label for directions before use. Hold the dropper close to the eye without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid. Wipe off the extra liquid.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Cromol Eye Drop, skip it and continue with your normal schedule.Do not double the dose.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Your doctor has prescribed Cromol Eye Drop to treat inflammation (redness and swelling) due to allergies of the eye.
It treats long-term allergies such as perinneal (throughout the year) or seasonal eye allergies.
Apply pressure on the corner of the eye (close to the nose) for about 1 minute immediately after instilling the drop.
Wait for at least 5-10 minutes before delivering the next medication in the same eye to avoid dilution.
Stinging sensation may occur for 1-2 mins. Notify your doctor if it persists for longer.
Make sure to use within 4 weeks of opening the bottle.
This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Hold the dropper close to the eye without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid. Wipe off the extra liquid.
