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Therapeutic Category
- OTHER OPHTHALMOLOGICAL DRUGS
- OPHTHALMOLOGICAL DRUGS
- Pharmaceutical Form : Eye Drops
- Composition : Cromolyn Sodium 20 mg/ 1 ml
- Active Substance : Cromolyn Sodium
PROPERTIES:
Cromolyn sodium works by inhibiting the release of inflammatory mediators from the mast cells. So it prevents allergic reactions (e.g. hay fever).
INDICATIONS:
OPHTASENSE 20 Eye Drops are used for the prevention and treatment of chronic allergic conjunctivitis and hay fever (acute allergic conjunctivitis).
And to prevent the itching, inflammation and watering eyes often experienced with hay fever.
To work most effectively, OPHTASENSE 20 Eye Drops should be used every day during the hay fever season, even when you are not suffering from any symptoms. If your symptoms are only caused by pollen, you should continue to use OPHTASENSE 20 Eye Drops until the end of the hay fever season.
If you have used cromolyn sodium before you may have to take it for several days before you obtain the maximum effect.
CONTRAINDICATIONS:
Hypersensitivity to cromolyn sodium, or any of the other ingredients of the product.
WARNINGS:
If you are pregnant you should only use OPHTASENSE 20 Eye Drops if it is absolutely necessary and then only on your doctor’s advice.
Soft contact lenses should not be worn while you are using OPHTASENSE 20 Eye Drops.
If vision becomes blurred, do not drive or operate hazardous machinery until proper vision is restored.
SIDE EFFECTS
Rarely, some people experience blurred vision or a stinging sensation when they first use OPHTASENSE 20 Eye Drops.
DOSAGE:
One or two drops in each eye four times a day, or as directed by your doctor.
STORAGE
OPHTASENSE 20 Eye Drops should be kept out of direct sunlight and at a temperature below 25°C.
PACKAGING:
Bottle of 10 mL