Catacrom 2% w/v Eye Drops 30 Single Unit Dose

Catacrom Eye Drops are for use in the eye only.

Usual Dose

Catacrom Eye Drops are suitable for use in adults, the elderly and children.

The drops are in single-dose units. Put one or two drops into each eye four times a day, or as directed by your doctor. Avoid touching the eye with the dropper.

Read the instructions on the carton carefully. Wash your hands before and after you use these eye drops.

1. Break off one unit dose container from the strip.
2. Open the unit dose container by bending/twisting the tab.
3. Tilt your head backwards.
4. Gently pull down the lower lid to form a pouch.
5. With the unit dose in the other hand, put one drop inside the pouch by gently squeezing the container. Try not to touch anything with the tip.
6. Close the eye for about 30 seconds and at the same time gently press a finger against the corner of the closed eye, nearest the nose.
7. Some drops may roll down your face. This is normal. The eye holds less than one drop. Wipe away the excess with a clean tissue. If the drop of medication is not retained for any reason, another drop should be dropped into the eye pouch.
8.  If you use more than one type of eye drop, wait five minutes before putting in the next one. This prevents the first drop from being washed away.
9. Repeat instructions 3-8 for the other eye.

If you use more Catacrom Eye Drops than you should
There are no known effects of taking too much of this medicine. If you are concerned, please speak to your doctor or pharmacist.

The active substance is sodium cromoglicate.

• The other ingredients are purified water and sodium chloride.
• Each individual single-dose unit contains 6 mg of sodium cromoglicate in 0.3 ml of solution.

Take special care with Catacrom Eye Drops:
Before using these eye drops, you must be sure that your eye irritation is the result of allergy (or you have been previously diagnosed by your doctor as suffering from allergy).
You can be confident that you have allergic eyes if:
both eyes are affected
• you have a blocked or runny nose as well
• your eyesight is not affected
but if:
• you have no nose symptoms
• only one eye is affected
• your sight is affected
you cannot be sure that you are suffering from allergic eyes and you should talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using Catacrom Eye Drops.

Children
If you have any questions concerning the use of these eye drops in a child or are unsure whether the child has allergic eyes, you should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist.

Other medicines and Catacrom Eye Drops
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription.

If you have any questions about using these eye drops with other eye treatments, speak to your doctor or pharmacist.

Pregnancy and breast-feeding
If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before using these eye drops. Your doctor or pharmacist may prefer a different treatment to be used under these circumstances.
Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking any medicine.

Driving and using machines
If there are changes to your vision after using these eye drops, wait until you can see clearly before driving or using machines.