Lekrolin drops Ch. 20mg / ml, 10ml vial cap.

Description

Composition
Active substance:
1 ml contains: Sodium cromoglycate – 20 mg ;.
Excipients:
Benzalkonium chloride 0.05 mg Disodium edetate 0.10 mg glycerol 18.0 mg, 12.0 mg of polyvinyl alcohol, water for injection to 1 ml.
Description:
Transparent, colorless or slightly yellowish solution.
Product form:
Eye drops of 20 mg / ml Lekrolin® in flakonah-:
In 10 ml white plastic bottle, a sealed plastic stopper, screw cap with dropper.
One vial together with instructions for medical application is placed in a cardboard box.
Contraindications
Increased sensitivity to the drug;
Children under 4 years old.
Dosage
20 mg / ml
Indications
Allergic conjunctivitis;
Allergic keratitis;
keratoconjunctivitis;
The irritation caused by allergic reactions of the mucous membranes (environmental factors, occupational hazards, household chemicals, cosmetics, ophthalmic preparations, pollen and pet dander).
Interaction with other drugs
Previously mentioned adverse cromoglicic acid interactions with other drugs. Cromoglicic acid can reduce the need for application of ophthalmic formulations containing glucocorticosteroids.
Overdose
Animal studies show that local and systemic toxicity kromoglitsievoy acid is very small. When it is used locally overdose symptoms are unlikely.
If, however, observed symptoms of overdose, such as nausea, if necessary, should be carried out symptomatic treatment.
pharmachologic effect
Pharmacological group:
Antiallergic agent – stabilizer of mast cell membranes.
Pharmacological properties:
Antiallergics; has membrane stabilizing effect, prevent mast cell degranulation and histamine release of these, bradykinin, leukotrienes (including slow reacting substance) and other biologically active substances. Most effective for prophylactic use.
Full clinical effect in allergic diseases of the eye is achieved in a few days or weeks of treatment.
Pharmacokinetics:
Absorption through the mucous membrane of the eye is low. Systemic bioavailability – less than 0.1%. The half-life – 5-10 min.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding
The drug can be used during pregnancy and lactation if the expected benefit to the mother outweighs the potential risk to the fetus or child.
Conditions of supply of pharmacies
Without recipe.
side effects
When applied topically, cromoglicic acid is generally well tolerated, and eye irritation symptoms are rare. Common (> 1/100): Short-term symptoms of local irritation of the eyes: burning sensation and quickly passing a violation of clarity of vision.
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special instructions
Contact lenses:
Eyedrops Lekrolin® in flakonah- contain benzalkonium chloride as a preservative, and they are not recommended for use when wearing contact lenses. Before instillation of eye drops, contact lenses must be removed and put them again no earlier than 15 minutes after drug application.
Impact on the management of vehicles and the performance of potentially hazardous activities:
Patients who, after application of the drug appears a short break-definition visual perception, do not drive a car or operate machinery, machine or any other equipment that requires clarity of vision immediately after applying eye drops. The bottle must be closed after each use. Do not touch the eye with the tip of the pipette.
Storage conditions
Store at a temperature of from 15 to 25 ° C.
Dosing and Administration
Treatment starts with instillation of 1-2 drops into each conjunctival sac four times daily with an interval of 4-6 hours.
If necessary, the dose can be increased to 6-8 per day instillation. Treatment is continued until the complete disappearance of symptoms.
In seasonal allergic conjunctivitis treatment should be started immediately after the first symptoms or prophylactic use before the start of the season the appearance of pollen. The treatment is continued throughout the pollen season or longer, if symptoms persist.
In the absence of a positive effect of the treatment for a few weeks, you should contact your doctor.
Information
Appearance may differ from that depicted in the picture. There are contraindications. You need to read the manual or consult with a specialist