Patient leaflet - CROMOLUX 2% EYE DROPS
2. Before you use Cromolux 2% Eye Drops
3. How to use Cromolux 2% Eye Drops
4. Possible side effects
5. How to store Cromolux 2% Eye Drops
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6. Further information
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I. What Cromolux 2% Eye Drops are and what they are used for
Cromolux 2% Eye Drops are used to treat hay fever and allergic conjunctivitis which are conditions that can cause redness, discomfort and discharge from the affected eye(s) as a consequence of an allergic reaction.
2. before you use cromolux 2% eye drops
Do not use Cromolux 2% Eye Drops:
- are sensitive/allergic to sodium cromoglicate or to any of the ingredients in this product
- if you wear soft contact lenses because this medicine contains benzalkonium chloride.
Take special care with Cromolux 2% Eye Drops if you:
- are pregnant or breast feeding
- are taking other medicines
Taking other medicines
Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are applying any other type of eye drops or eye ointment before you start to use this medicine. Your medicine may affect their action and could alter their effect.
Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding
If you are pregnant or breast-feeding you should discuss this with your doctor before you start to apply the eye drops.
Driving and using machines
Do not drive or operate machines if you have blurred vision after using Cromolux 2% Eye Drops. You should wait until this clears before driving or using machines.
Important information about some ingredients of Cromolux 2% eye drops
Cromolux 2% eye drops contains Benzalkonium chloride as preservative which may cause irritation and discolour soft contact lenses. If you wear soft contact lenses remove them prior to application and wait at least 15 minutes before reinsertion.
Consult your doctor if any of the above applies to you, or if you are unsure.
3. how to use cromolux 2% eye drops
Always use Cromolux 2% Eye Drops exactly as your doctor has told you.
You should check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
The usual dose is one or two drops in each affected eye four times daily or as directed by your doctor.
Keep using your medicine until your doctor tells you to stop.
Always wash your hands before applying eye drops.
Apply your eye drops in the following way:
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1. Open the bottle. Take special care that the tip of the dropper bottle does not touch your eye, the skin around your eye or your fingers.
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2. Tilt your head backwards while seated, or lie down on your back.
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3. Place the tip of the bottle close to your eye. Pull the lower eyelid downwards and look up.
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4. Press the bottle slightly and let one drop fall into the space between the lower eyelid and the eye.
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5. Close your eye for a moment.
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6. When both eyes are to be treated, repeat steps 3 to 6 for the other eye.
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7. Replace the cap securely after use.
Overdose
There is no experience of an overdosage with Cromolux Eye Drops which is unlikely when given as eyedrops. If you accidentally use too many eye drops in the eye or swallow them contact your doctor.
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If you forget to use Cromolux 2% Eye Drops
If you forget to use the eye drops on time, put in the next dose as soon as you remember. Do not insert more than one drop to make up for the dose that you missed.
4. possible side effects
Like all medicines, Cromolux 2% Eye Drops can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
- Most of these side effects affect only the eye and may not last very long. If you have any severe or persistent side effect you should stop using the drops and contact your doctor immediately. Side effects include: sensitivity to any component stinging, burning, eye irritation, blurring of vision.
If any of the side effects gets serious, or if you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.
Please tell your doctor, if you are using this medicine and develop signs of irritation or sensitivity.
5. how to store cromolux 2% eye drops
Keep out of the reach and sight of children.
Do not store at a temperature above 25 °C.
Discard the bottle 28 days after opening, even if there is solution remaining.
Do not use Cromolux 2% Eye Drops after the expiry date which is stated on the bottle and on the carton the bottle is packed in.
Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. These measures will help to protect the environment.
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6. Further information
What Cromolux 2% Eye Drops look like and contents of the pack
One bottle of Cromolux 2% Eye Drops contains 13.5 ml solution.Marketing Authorisation Holder Bausch & Lomb (UK) Ltd Bausch & Lomb House 106 London Road
Kingston-Upon-Thames
Surrey
KT2 6TN
Manufacturer
TUBILUX PHARMA S.p.A.
Via Costarica 20/22 00040 Pomezia (RM) ITALY
PL number 03468/0022
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This leaflet was last approved in: 07/2010.
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