Nedocromil Ophthalmic

What is Nedocromil Ophthalmic?

• Nedocromil Ophthalmic (Alocril) is a mast cell stabilizer used for the treatment of itching associated with allergic conjunctivitis.

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What are the uses of this medicine?

• Nedocromil Ophthalmic (Alocril) ophthalmic solution is indicated for the treatment of itching associated with allergic conjunctivitis.

How does this medicine work?

• Nedocromil sodium is a mast cell stabilizer.
• Symptoms of allergies occur when cells in your body called mast cells release substances after you come in contact with something to which you are allergic.
• It works by stopping the release of these substances.
• Nedocromil sodium inhibits the release of mediators from cells involved in hypersensitivity reactions.
• Decreased chemotaxis and decreased activation of eosinophils have also been demonstrated.

Who Should Not Use this medicine ?

This medicine cannot be used in patients who:

• shown hypersensitivity to nedocromil sodium or to any of the other ingredients.

What drug interactions can this medicine cause?

• Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.

Is this medicine FDA approved?

• Yes.

How should this medicine be used?

Recommended dosage:

• The recommended dosage is one or two drops in each eye twice a day.
• ALOCRIL ophthalmic solution should be used at regular intervals.
• Treatment should be continued throughout the period of exposure (i.e., until the pollen season is over or until exposure to the offending allergen is terminated), even when symptoms are absent.

Administration:

• Ophthalmic nedocromil comes as a solution (liquid) to instill in the eyes.
• It is usually instilled twice daily.
• Continue to use nedocromil even if your eyes feel better.

What are the dosage forms and brand names of this medicine?

This medicine is available in fallowing doasage form:

• As nedocromil sodium ophthalmic solution 2%

This medicine is available in fallowing brand namesː

• ALOCRIL

What side effects can this medication cause?

The most common side effects of this medicine include:

• headache
• Ocular burning
• irritation and stinging
• unpleasant taste
• nasal congestion
• asthma
• conjunctivitis
• eye redness
• photophobia
• rhinitis

What special precautions should I follow?

• Users of contact lenses should refrain from wearing lenses while exhibiting the signs and symptoms of allergic conjunctivitis.
• Patients should be instructed to avoid allowing the tip of the dispensing container to contact the eye, surrounding structures, fingers, or any other surface in order to avoid contamination of the solution by common bacteria known to cause ocular infections. Serious damage to the eye and subsequent loss of vision may result from using contaminated solutions.

What to do in case of emergency/overdose?

• In case of overdose, call the poison control helpline of your country. In the United States, call 1-800-222-1222.

• Overdose related information is also available online at poisonhelp.org/help.
• In the event that the victim has collapsed, had a seizure, has trouble breathing, or can't be awakened, immediately call emergency services. In the United States, call 911.

Can this medicine be used in pregnancy?

• No adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women.
• Because animal reproduction studies are not always predictive of human response, ALOCRIL® ophthalmic solution should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed.

Can this medicine be used in children?

• Safety and effectiveness in children below the age of 3 years have not been established.

What are the active and inactive ingredients in this medicine?

Active ingredients:

• NEDOCROMIL SODIUM

Inactive Ingredients:

• EDETATE DISODIUM
• WATER
• SODIUM CHLORIDE
• BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE

Who manufactures and distributes this medicine?

Distributed by:

• Allergan USA, Inc.
• Madison, NJ

What should I know about storage and disposal of this medication?

• Store at 2º–25º C (36º–77º F).
• Store in original carton.

• Dailymed label info on Nedocromil Ophthalmic
• FDA Nedocromil Ophthalmic

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