Sodium cromoglicate eye drops

About sodium cromoglicate eye drops

Allergic conjunctivitis causes red, watery, itchy eyes. A common cause is an allergy to pollen in the حمى القش season. Other less common causes are allergies to house dust mite and cosmetics, and problems with contact lenses.

Sodium cromoglicate eye drops relieve the symptoms of allergic conjunctivitis by reducing the release of a chemical called histamine which causes inflammation. They are suitable for use in adults and children. The drops are available on prescription, and you can also buy them at a pharmacy and other retail outlets, without a prescription.

Sodium cromoglicate is also available as a nasal spray, inhaler و oral capsules. See the individual medicine leaflets for more information on these products.

To make sure this is the right treatment for you, before you start using sodium cromoglicate eye drops it is important that you speak with a doctor or pharmacist:

• إذا كنت ترتدي عدسات لاصقة ناعمة.

• If you have dry eye disease or are using eye drops for dry eyes.

• إذا كنتِ حاملاً أو ترضعين. وذلك لأنكِ أثناء الحمل أو إرضاع الطفل، يجب عليكِ استخدام الأدوية فقط بناءً على توصية الطبيب.

• If you have ever had an allergic reaction to any eye drops.

1. اغسل يديك قبل استخدام القطرات.

2. Remove the cap (or the tip of the unit if you are using a single-dose unit).

3. أمل رأسك قليلاً للخلف واسحب الجفن السفلي لعينيك للخارج لتشكيل جيب.

4. أمسك الزجاجة (أو الوحدة ذات الجرعة الواحدة) مقلوبة بالقرب من عينك. حاول ألا تلمس عينك أثناء القيام بذلك.

5. Press the container gently to release one drop into your eye. Only use a second drop if the first drop missed going into your eye.

6. أغلق عينك لمدة دقيقة أو دقيقتين، واضغط بلطف على جانب أنفك حيث يلتقي زاوية عينك بأنفك. هذا يساعد على منع القطرة من التصريف ويبقيها في عينك.

7. Repeat the process in your other eye.

8. استبدل الغطاء (أو إذا كنت تستخدم الوحدة ذات الجرعة الواحدة، فتخلص منها).

• Before you start using the eye drops, read the manufacturer's printed information leaflet from the pack. It will give you more information about the eye drops and will provide you with a full list of the side-effects which you may experience from using them.

• Use the drops four times each day into both eyes, or as directed by a doctor. Try to use the drops at regular intervals and try not to miss any doses. If you need to use the drops for longer than two weeks, you should only do so on the recommendation of a doctor or pharmacist.

• لا 'share' a bottle of eye drops with another person - this can lead to eye infections.

• Take care not to touch the tip of the dropper with your eye, fingers, or any other surface. This is to prevent the drops from becoming contaminated.

• عند وضع قطرات العين لأول مرة، قد تتسبب في دموع العين وقد تسبب أحيانًا رؤية ضبابية. إذا حدث ذلك، يجب أن يتلاشى بسرعة. تأكد من أنك تستطيع الرؤية بوضوح مرة أخرى قبل القيادة وقبل استخدام الأدوات أو الآلات.

• If your symptoms do not start to improve within two days, make an appointment to speak with a doctor.

• If you are using any other eye drops or ointments, leave 5-10 minutes between using each one.

• Do not wear soft contact lenses while you are using sodium cromoglicate eye drops unless your doctor has advised you otherwise. This is because bottles of eye drops contain preservatives which can affect soft contact lenses. The single-dose units do not contain a preservative.

Along with their useful effects, most medicines can cause unwanted side-effects although not everyone experiences them. The table below contains some of the most common ones associated with sodium cromoglicate eye drops. You will find a full list in the manufacturer's information leaflet supplied with the drops. The unwanted effects often improve as your body adjusts to the new medicine, but speak with your doctor or pharmacist if any of the following continue or become troublesome.

Bottles of eye drops contain preservatives which some people can develop an allergic reaction to. If your eye becomes red or inflamed because of using the drops, contact your doctor for advice. Long-term use of preserved eye drops may lead to eye irritation and symptoms of dry eyes.

• احفظ جميع الأدوية بعيدًا عن متناول ورؤية الأطفال.

• احفظه في مكان بارد وجاف، بعيدًا عن الحرارة المباشرة والضوء.

• Bottles of eye drops only keep for four weeks once the bottle has been opened, so do not use the drops if the bottle has been open for longer than this. This will help to prevent the risk of eye infections.

• Single-dose units should be used as soon as the unit is opened. Do not store or re-use opened units for subsequent doses. This is because the units do not contain any preservative.