Apicrom 2% Eye Drops (Solution)
Sodium Cromoglycate 2% Eye/Nasal prep
20mg/ml
Amman Pharmaceutical Industries Co. Ltd.
| Pack size | 10ml Dropper Bottle |
|---|---|
| Dispensing mode | POM |
| Source | JORDAN |
| Agent | ARABIAN ETHICALS CO. |
| Retail Price | 14.50 AED |
Indications
Apicrom 2% Eye Drops (Solution) is used for:
Allergic rhinitis, Allergic conjuntivitis
Adult Dose
For eyes:
Adult: 1 to 2 drops into each eye 2 to 3 times daily.
For nose:
Adult: 1-2 drop to each nostril 2 to 4 times daily.
Child Dose
For eyes:
Child: 1 to 2 drops into each eye 2 to 3 times daily.
For nose:
Child: 1-2 drop to each nostril 2 to 4 times daily.
Renal Dose
Administration
Contra Indications
This drop is contraindicated in patient with hypersensitivity to Sodium Cromoglicate .
Precautions
As this drop contains benzalkonium chloride, patients should not wear contact lenses during treatment with this drop.
Pregnancy-Lactation
Interactions
Adverse Effects
Side effects of Sodium Cromoglycate 2% Eye/Nasal prep :
Intranasal use: Transient irritation of nasal mucosa. Sneezing and epistaxis (occasional). Eye drops: Transient burning and stinging.
Mechanism of Action
Sodium Cromoglycate inhibits degranulation of mast cells and therefore suppresses the release of histamine, leukotrienes and slow-reacting substance of anaphylaxis.
Note
Apicrom 2% 20mg/ml Eye Drops (Solution) manufactured by Amman Pharmaceutical Industries Co. Ltd.. Its generic name is Sodium Cromoglycate 2% Eye/Nasal prep. Apicrom 2% is availble in United Arab Emirates.
Farmaco UAE drug index information on Apicrom 2% Eye Drops (Solution) is not intended for diagnosis, medical advice or treatment; neither intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment.