What are cromolyn sodium eye drops used for?
Cromolyn sodium ophthalmic (for the eyes) is used to treat allergy symptoms that affect the eyes, such as itching, burning, watering, swelling, redness, or sensitivity to light.
How long can you use cromolyn eye drops?
This medication is used in the affected eye(s), usually 4 times daily or as directed by your doctor. Treatment may be continued for as long as 3 months.
Is cromolyn sodium good for pink eye?
OPTICROM (cromolyn sodium ophthalmic solution) is indicated in the treatment of vernal kerato conjunctivitis, vernal conjunctivitis, and vernal keratitis.
What symptoms does cromolyn treat?
Cromolyn sodium works by preventing the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation. Cromolyn sodium is used to treat the symptoms of a condition called mastocytosis, which can cause diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, headaches, stomach pain, itchy skin, and flushing (warmth or redness under the skin).
What are the contraindications of cromolyn?
Contraindications / Precautions Cromolyn sodium products are contraindicated in those patients who have shown hypersensitivity to cromolyn sodium. Severe anaphylactic reactions may occur rarely in association with cromolyn sodium use. The activity of cromolyn sodium acts to prevent asthma symptoms in select patients.
How long does it take cromolyn to work?
You should also take every recommended dose. This is because the medication is more effective when used continually. However, it can take up to four weeks for cromolyn sodium to reach its full effect. So you may not see an improvement in symptoms right away.
Is cromolyn an antihistamine?
Cromolyn Sodium acts by inhibiting the release of histamine and leukotrienes (SRS-A) from the mast cell. Cromolyn Sodium has no intrinsic vasoconstrictor, antihistamine, or glucocorticoid activity. Cromolyn Sodium is poorly absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract.
What conditions does cromolyn sodium treat?
inflammation of cornea and conjunctiva in the spring
What is cromolyn sodium used for eyes?
Cromolyn sodium ophthalmic(for the eyes) is used to treat allergysymptoms that affect the eyes, such as itching, burning, watering, swelling, redness, or sensitivity to light. Cromolyn sodium ophthalmic may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Who should not use diclofenac ophthalmic drops?
Diclofenac Sodium Ophthalmic is contraindicated in patients who are hypersensitive to any component of the medication. The refractive stability of patients undergoing corneal refractive procedures and treated with Diclofenac Sodium has not been established. Patients should be monitored for a year following use in this setting.