Sodium cromoglicate preservative-free ocular
- Drugs List
- Therapeutic Indications
- Dosage
- Contraindications
- Precautions and Warnings
- Pregnancy and Lactation
- Side Effects
- Monograph
Presentation
Sodium cromoglicate eye drops preservative-free.
Drugs List
Therapeutic Indications
Uses
Seasonal and perennial allergic conjunctivitis
Dosage
Adults
Instil 1 or 2 drop(s) into each eye four times a day.
Children
Instil 1 or 2 drop(s) into each eye four times a day.
Contraindications
None known
Precautions and Warnings
Wearing of contact lenses
Pregnancy
Advise patient blurred vision may affect ability to drive/operate machinery
Some formulations may contain traces of silver - risk of hypersensitivity
Administer other ophthalmic products at least 15 minutes apart
To reduce systemic absorption compress lacrimal sac during administration
Advise patient to avoid touching the eye/other surfaces with container tip
Remove contact lenses before use and re-insert 15 minutes after use
Pregnancy and Lactation
Pregnancy
Use sodium cromoglicate eye drops preservative-free with caution during pregnancy.
The manufacturer notes that experience with sodium cromoglicate suggests no adverse effects on foetal development.
Lactation
Sodium cromoglicate eye drops preservative-free are considered safe for use during breastfeeding.
The manufacturer notes that is it unknown if sodium cromoglicate is excreted in human breast milk but, based on its physicochemical properties, it is unlikely. There is little data to suggest any undesirable effects on the breastfeeding infant.
Side Effects
Blurred vision (transient)
Burning sensation (local)
Irritation (localised)
Stinging (transient)
Overdosage
It is strongly recommended that the UK National Poisons Information Service be consulted on cases of suspected or actual overdose where there is doubt over the degree of risk or about appropriate management.
The following number will direct the caller to the relevant local centre (0844) 892 0111
Information may be obtained if you have access to ToxBase the primary clinical toxicology database of the National Poisons Information Service. This is available via password on the internet ( www.toxbase.org ) or if this is unavailable at the backup site ( www.toxbasebackup.org ).
Further Information
Last Full Review Date: March 2019
Reference Sources
Summary of Product Characteristics: Catacrom 2% w/v eye drops, solution. Rayner Pharmaceuticals Ltd. Revised March 2017.
Summary of Product Characteristics: Eycrom 2% w/v eye drops, solution. Aspire Pharma Ltd. Revised March 2021.
Summary of Product Characteristics: Librachrom 2% w/v eye drops, solution. Aspire Pharma Ltd. Revised June 2020.
Summary of Product Characteristics: Opticrom Allergy Single Dose 2% Eye Drops, Solution. Aventis Pharma Limited. December 2014.
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