Cromohist Eye Drop
Salt Composition
Sodium Cromoglycate (2% w/v)
Key Information
Short Description
Cromohist Eye Drop is a medicine used to treat allergic eye diseases, providing relief from symptoms such as inflammation, itchiness, and watery eyes.
Dosage Form
Eye Drop
Introduction
Cromohist 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. It is generally safe to use but you might experience a stinging sensation on application. If these bother you or you experience any other side effects let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them. Do not use this medicine if you have an eye problem (glaucoma) and untreated eye infection. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. This medicine is usually not safe to take during pregnancy and breastfeeding ask from the doctor if required.
Directions for Use
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.
Safety Information
Side Effects
No common side effects listed
Breastfeeding Warning
This medicine is usually not safe to take during breastfeeding. Ask your doctor if required.
Pregnancy Warning
This medicine is usually not safe to take during pregnancy. Ask your doctor if required.
How it works
Cromohist 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.
Quick Tips
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
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