Sodium Cromoglycate Eye Drops

Cromokap is antiallergic and contains Sodium Cromoglycate Eye Drops which help in the treatment of allergic rhinitis, asthma, and conjunctivitis. It helps in reducing the inflammation of the airways in the lungs. It prevents the release of a natural allergy-causing agent called ‘histamine’ that plays an important role in inflammation. Thus, it prevents inflammation, and allergic symptoms caused to the allergens, minimizing breathing complications in asthma and other respiratory allergic conditions.

Allergic rhinitis is a type of seasonal allergy characterized by a runny nose, sneezing, red, watery, itchy, and swollen eyes occurring due to exposure to allergens. Asthma is a condition in which the airways get narrowed and swollen, resulting in difficulty breathing, coughing, and wheezing.

Uses of Sodium Cromoglycate Eye Drops

• Allergic eye diseases- The ophthalmic form of this medicine is used for the treatment of allergic eye diseases such as vernal conjunctivitis, vernal keratoconjunctivitis, and vernal keratitis.
• Bronchial asthma- The inhalation forms of this medicine are used for the preventative treatment of bronchial asthma.

Side Effects

The common symptoms that are faced by patients are mentioned below. However, consult a doctor immediately if these side effects persist or worsen.

• burning sensation
• blurred vision
• eye irritation

Directions For Use

• Wash your hands thoroughly with water before and after use. Tilt your head back and pull down the lower eyelid to create a small sac.
• Take the prescribed amount of dose with the dropper and squeeze out a drop. Close your eyes for about 2 to 3 minutes. Wipe any excess liquid with a tissue. Do not wipe or rinse the dropper tip after use.
• Place the dropper back on the bottle and tighten the cap. While using eye drops, ensure that you do not touch the tip of the dropper as it may contaminate the contents. Do not place the tip directly into the eye while instilling drops.
• If the dropper touches the eye, immediately squeeze two to three drops onto the tissue and wipe the dropper’s tip with salt water.

Safety Precautions

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. Here is the list of precautions for your safety:

• This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to sodium cromoglycate or any other components present along with it.
• All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
• Never give it to other people even if their condition appears to be the same as yours.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1 What If Someone Misses The Dose?

The dose should be taken as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, do not double your dose and resume with the normally scheduled dose.

2 Is It Safe To Use Sodium Cromoglicate Eye Drops?

Sodium cromoglicate may interfere with the ability to drive and use machines. Installation of these eye drops may cause a transient blurring of vision. Patients are advised not to drive or operate machinery if affected until their vision returns to normal. Transient stinging and burning may occur after installation.

3 Can Other Drugs Could Interact With This Medication?

Yes, it is possible for this medicine to interact with others. It can also affect or interfere with the use of every dose.