Opticrom Hay fever Eye Drops 10ml offers fast-acting relief for hay fever sufferers, providing soothing comfort for red, itchy, and watery eyes. Ideal for adults and children over 6 years of age, these eye drops are an essential addition to your allergy management routine.

Key Features

• Symptom relief: Effectively treats redness, itchiness, and watering of the eyes caused by hay fever.
• Fast-acting: Provides relief in as little as 2 minutes.
• Easy to use: Simply apply 1-2 drops in each eye up to 4 times daily.
• Active ingredient: Contains 20mg of sodium cromoglicate 2% w/v, an anti-allergic agent that helps prevent histamine release.
• Additional ingredients: Benzalkonium chloride, disodium edetate, and water for injections.
• Suitable for: Adults and children over 6 years of age.

Remember to always read the label and consult your doctor or pharmacist if your symptoms do not improve after 2 days of using the eye drops.

For more info, see the patient information leaflet

Each ml of eye drops contains

Active substance: 20 mg sodium cromoglicate (2.0% w/v), (one drop contains 0.7mg sodium cromoglicate).

Excipient with known effect: 0.1mg benzalkonium chloride

Read the information leaflet for the full list of ingredients.

Adults and Children over 6 years:

One or two drops to be administered into each eye four times daily.

Children under 6 years

There is no relevant indication for use of sodium cromoglicate in children.

Sodium cromoglicate is contraindicated in children under 2 years of age.

Here's a rephrased version:

1. Empty any leftover substance from the bottle four weeks after its first use.
2. These eye drops contain benzalkonium chloride.
3. It can lead to eye discomfort.
4. It's best to steer clear of interaction with soft contact lenses.
5. Before applying, take out contact lenses and wait a minimum of 15 minutes before putting them back in.
6. It's known to stain soft contact lenses.
7. The packaging and the information brochure for patients will mention:
8. If there's no improvement in symptoms within 48 hours, it's advised to see a doctor or pharmacist.
9. Continuous use of Hay fever 2% eye drops for over 14 days is not recommended unless directed by a healthcare professional.

After application, there might be temporary stinging and burning sensations. On rare occasions, other signs of local discomfort have been noted.