Sodium Cromoglycate 2% Eye/Nasal prep
Indications
Sodium Cromoglycate 2% Eye/Nasal prep 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.