Ögondroppar med natriumkromoglikat

About sodium cromoglicate eye drops

Allergisk konjunktivit causes red, watery, itchy eyes. A common cause is an allergy to pollen in the hösnuva 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, inhalator och oral capsules. See the individual medicine leaflets for more information on these products.

Before using sodium cromoglicate eye drops

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:

• Om du bär mjuka kontaktlinser.

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

• Om du är gravid eller ammar. Detta beror på att när du väntar eller matar ett barn bör du endast använda mediciner på rekommendation av en läkare.

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

How to use sodium cromoglicate eye drops

1. Wash your hands before you use the drops.

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

3. Luta huvudet lite bakåt och dra det nedre ögonlocket utåt för att bilda en ficka.

4. Håll flaskan (eller engångsdosen) upp och ner nära ditt öga. Försök att inte röra vid ditt öga när du gör detta.

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. Stäng ögat i en eller två minuter och tryck försiktigt på sidan av näsan där ögonvrån möter näsan. Detta hjälper till att förhindra att droppen rinner bort och håller den kvar i ögat.

7. Upprepa processen i ditt andra öga.

8. Byt ut locket (eller om du använder engångsdosenheten, släng det).

Få ut det mesta av din behandling

• Innan du börjar använda ögondropparna ska du läsa tillverkarens tryckta bipacksedel som medföljer förpackningen. Där finns mer information om ögondropparna och en fullständig lista över de biverkningar som du kan få av att använda dem.

• 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.

• Never 'share' a bottle of eye drops with another person - this can lead to eye infections.

• Var noga med att inte vidröra droppspetsen med ögat, fingrarna eller någon annan yta. Detta förhindrar att dropparna kontamineras.

• När ögondropparna används första gången kan ögonen tåras och synen ibland bli suddig. Om det händer bör det snabbt gå över. Se till att du ser klart igen innan du kör och innan du använder verktyg eller maskiner.

• 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.

Can sodium cromoglicate eye drops cause problems?

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.

How to store sodium cromoglicate eye drops

• Förvara alla läkemedel utom räckhåll och synhåll för barn.

• Förvara på en sval, torr plats, borta från direkt värme och ljus.

• 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.

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