Opticrom Hay fever Eye Drops 2% w/v 5ml have been scientifically formulated to provide fast-acting, targeted relief for when the sensitive eye area is affected by hay fever or allergies.

Ingredients

The active substance is sodium cromoglicate. Each 1ml of eye drops contains 20mg of sodium cromoglicate (2.0% w/v). One drop contains 0.7mg of sodium cromoglicate.

The other ingredients are disodium edetate, benzalkonium chloride and water for injections.

Usage and Instructions

Adults (including those aged 65+) and children over 6 years:

One or two drops, administered into each eye four-times daily.

Children under 6 years:

This medicine should not be used in children under 6 years of age. If you have any question concerning the use of these drops in a child or are unsure if the child has allergic eyes, you should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist.

What are Opticrom Hay fever Eye Drops 2% w/v 5ml used for?

Opticrom Hay fever Eye Drops 2% w/v 5ml are used to help relieve itchy, irritated and watery eyes caused by hay fever or allergies.

How to use Opticrom Hay fever Eye Drops 2% w/v 5ml?

Opticrom Hay fever Eye Drops 2% w/v 5ml are really easy to use. First, wash your hands and remove the cap. Then, just open the bottle, tilt your head back, then gently squeeze one or two drops inside your lower eyelid, being careful not to touch the tip of the bottle on your eye. You should then close your eye and wipe away any excess liquid with a clean tissue. Repeat in the other eye if you need to.

Use one or two drops in each eye four times a day, or as directed by your doctor. Always put the cap back on after use.

If your symptoms worsen or do not improve, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.

Warnings

You must be confident that your or your child’s irritated eyes are caused by hay fever, or have been previously diagnosed by your doctor to suffer from hay fever: You can be sure allergic eyes are caused by hay fever if:

Both eyes are affected
You also have a runny or blocked nose
Your eyesight is not affected
You know you suffer from hay fever and your symptoms coincide with the times of year when grass or tree pollen is high

But if you or your child have:

No nose symptoms
Only one eye affected
Your sight is affected

Or if the eye symptoms:

Occur at the wrong time of year for hay fever
Are likely to be caused by another allergy e.g. a pet or dust mite allergy

Then you cannot be sure that the condition is due to hay fever, and you should see your doctor or pharmacist before you use this medicine. If you are not sure if the above applies to you, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using this medicine.

Can Opticrom Hay fever Eye Drops 2% w/v 5ml be used when you’ve had cataract surgery?

You shouldn’t use Opticrom Hay fever Eye Drops 2% w/v 5ml while you’re recovering from cataract surgery or laser surgery. You can use them only after you’ve fully recovered. Chat to our pharmacist who can give you more expert advice about when you can safely use these eye drops again after surgery.