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Cromolyn - ophthalmic

(crow-mow-lin, off-thal-mick)

common brand names: Crolom

Crolom Usage: this medication is used to treat allergies at eye. this relieves itchy & watery eyes, tearing & redness associated with allergies.

How to use Crolom: this medication is for use in eyes. for best results, this drug must be used regularly as prescribed. don't stop taking it medication without 1st consulting your physician. Apply eye drops to affected eyes as follows: Wash hands 1'st. To avoid contamination, be careful not to touch dropper or let this touch your eye. Shake the eye drops before using. Tilt youre head back, gaze upward & pull down lower eyelid to make pouch. Place dropper directly over eye and administer prescribed number about drops. look downward & gently close youre eye for 1 to two minutes. Place one finger at the corner about eye near nose & apply gentle pressure. this will prevent the drug from draining away from eye. Try not to blink and do not rub the eye. do not rinse dropper. If you using another kind of eye drop, wait in least five minutes before applying other medications. Improvement is usually seen within a few days, but it may take up to six weeks for full benefit to occur.

Crolom side effects: it medication may temporarily blur vision, sting or burn some your eyes for minute or 2 when applied. other side effects reported include itchy or puffy eyes, eye irritation & dry eyes. If any of these effects persist or worsen, inform your pharmacist promptly. at the unlikely chapter you have an allergic reaction to this tablet, seek immediate medical attention. Symptoms about an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, trouble breathing. If you notice another effects not listed above, contact your physician or pharmacist.

Crolom Precautions: Tell your healthcare professional your medical history, especially of: other eye problems, contact lens use, any allergies. Because it medication may temporarily blur your vision, use caution driving or performing duties requiring clear vision. don't wear contact lenses while using this medication as it may harm them. Tell your healthcare professional if you are pregnant before using this drug. it isn't known if it drug is excreted in to breast milk. Consult youre physician before breast-feeding.

Crolom drug interactions: Tell your pharmacist of any over-the-counter or prescription pill you may use, especially about: other eye medicines. don't start or stop any medicine without pharmacist or physician approval.

Crolom Overdose: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. this medicine may be harmful if swallowed.

Crolom special notes: do not share this medication with others.

If you missed Crolom dose: If you miss dose, use this as soon as remembered; do not use it if it is near clock for next dose, instead, skip the missed dose & resume your usual dosing schedule. do not 'double-up' the dose to catch up.

Crolom Storage: Store at room temperature between 59 & 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C) away from heat and light. Discard any remaining solution after 4 weeks if directed to do so by product manufacturer.

Active Ingredients : Cromolyn