4% w/w sodium cromoglycate
Please read this leaflet before you start to use your medicine. It contains a summary of the information available on your medicine. If you have any questions, or are not sure about anything, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Contents:
5 g eye ointment containing sodium cromoglycate BP 4.0 °R w/w (active ingredient). Also contains acetylated lanolin, liquid paraffin BP and yellow soft paraffin BP The active ingredient, sodium cromoglycate, belongs to a class of medicines known as anti-inflammatory/anti-allergy agents.
Manufacturer:
Schering- Plough nv, 31 00 Heist Op-den- Berg, Belgium.
Product Licence/Authorisation Holder:
Fisons Pharmaceuticals, Coleorton Hall, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 8GR
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WHAT IS YOUR EYE OINTMENT USED FOR ?
Opticrom eye ointment is for the prevention, relief and treatment of allergic conjunctivitis (red, itchy, watery eyes caused by allergies) and vernal-kerato conjunctivitis, a more severe form of allergic conjunctivitis with thickened eye lids due to swelling of the inside lining of the lid.
BEFORE YOU USE YOUR EYE OINTMENT.
- Do not use if you are sensitive to any of the ingredients. These are listed at the beginning of this leaflet
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- As with all medicines, you should consult your doctor before using this product if you are, or think you may be, pregnant, or if you are breastfeeding.
- Contact lenses should not be worn whilst using Opticrom eye ointment.
- As with all eye ointments, you may notice that your vision becomes blurred temporarily, when the ointment is first put into the eye. You should wait until your eyes have cleared before driving or operating any machinery.
HOW TO USE YOUR EYE OINTMENT
To be applied into each eye 2 to 3 times daily, or as instructed by your doctor
- It may help you to see what you are doing if you sit down in front of a mirror
- Carefully dry your eyes using a tissue and unscrew the lid from the tube.
- Pull your lower eyelid down gently, and then carefully squeeze a small amount of ointment inside your lower eyelid. Take care not to touch the eye with the nozzle of the tube.
- Close your eye and blink a few times to help spread out the ointment.
- Repeat steps 3 and 4 for the other eye, then securely replace the cap on the tube.
- To achieve the most benefit from Opticrom eye ointment, it is important that you use It regularly when you are exposed to the cause of your allergy, even if you have no symptoms. If you forget to use a dose of Opticrom eye ointment, use it as soon as you remember and then go on as before.
AFTER USING YOUR EYE OINTMENT
- Some people find that their eyes burn, sting or become irritated after using the ointment. This should only last for a short time. If the stinging is severe, or lasts for a long time, talk to your doctor
- As with all eye ointments, you may notice that your vision becomes blurred temporarily, when the ointment is first put into the eye. You should wait until your eyes have cleared before driving or operating any machinery.
- If you experience any other side effects not mentioned in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.
HOW TO LOOK AFTER YOUR OINTMENT
- Do not use the eye ointment after the expiry date (as marked on the tube and carton).
- Discard any remaining contents of the tube four weeks after first opening.
- Store below 25°C, out of direct sunlight.
- Avoid contamination of the contents by replacing the cap securely after use.
Leaflet last revised May 1995 © Fisons plc 1995
FISONS and OPTICROM are trade marks of FISONS plc REG\OPT\386\94