{"id":16957,"date":"2021-12-28T06:58:17","date_gmt":"2021-12-28T06:58:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=16957"},"modified":"2021-12-29T12:08:40","modified_gmt":"2021-12-29T12:08:40","slug":"lomudal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/lomudal\/","title":{"rendered":"Lomudal &#8211; Sodium cromoglycate uses, dose and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>20 mg\/ml\u00a0Eye drops, solution<br>Sodium cromoglycate<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Lomudal 20 mg \/ ml eye drops, solution is and what it is used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Lomudal\u00a0eye drops\u00a0contain the active substance sodium cromoglycate and are used to treat allergic eye problems, such as eye problems with\u00a0pollen allergy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Common symptoms of allergic eye problems are\u00a0redness,\u00a0itching, burning, and increased tear flow.\u00a0Most often, both eyes are irritated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lomudal\u00a0eye drops\u00a0can be used for both treatments of children and adults.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lomudal&nbsp;eye drops&nbsp;counteract the allergic&nbsp;inflammation&nbsp;by preventing the release of inflammatory substances such as&nbsp;histamine&nbsp;in the eye.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lomudal&nbsp;eye drops&nbsp;can be taken prophylactically but even when the symptoms have already begun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you need to know before using Lomudal 20 mg \/ ml eye drops, solution<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do not use Lomudal 20 mg \/ ml eye drops, solution:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you are allergic to sodium cromoglycate or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings and cautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Soft contact lenses should not be used during treatment with Lomudal 20 mg\/ml\u00a0eye drops, solution in a\u00a0dropper bottle\u00a0as the preservative may discolor soft contact lenses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you only have\u00a0<strong>one eye problem<\/strong>, you should consult a doctor before starting treatment as allergic problems usually irritate both eyes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other medicines and Lomudal 20 mg \/ ml eye drops, solution<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy and breastfeeding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Lomudal 20 mg\/ml\u00a0eye drops, a solution that can be used during pregnancy and lactation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving and using machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Using Lomudal 20 mg\/ml\u00a0eye drops, the solution may cause local irritation to the eyes.\u00a0This may affect your ability to drive and use machines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You are responsible for assessing whether you are fit to drive a motor vehicle or perform work that requires sharpened attention.\u00a0One of the factors that can affect your ability in these respects is the use of drugs due to their effects and\/or\u00a0side effects.\u00a0Descriptions of these effects and\u00a0side effects\u00a0can be found in other sections.\u00a0Read all the information in this leaflet for guidance.\u00a0If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Lomudal&nbsp;eye drops&nbsp;contain benzalkonium chloride<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lomudal 20 mg\/ml\u00a0eye drops, solution in a\u00a0dropper bottle\u00a0contains the preservative benzalkonium chloride which may cause eye irritation and discolor soft contact lenses.\u00a0Soft contact lenses should not be used during treatment with Lomudal\u00a0eye drops\u00a0in a\u00a0drip bottle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to use Lomudal 20 mg \/ ml eye drops, solution<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Always use this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as your doctor, pharmacist or nurse has told you.&nbsp;If you are not sure, talk to a pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The recommended&nbsp;dose&nbsp;is:<br><em>Adults and children: 1-2 drops in each eye 4 times daily.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Doctors can adjust the&nbsp;dose&nbsp;for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To get the best effect, Lomudal&nbsp;eye drops&nbsp;should be used regularly every day you are exposed to what you are allergic to, even when you have no problems.<br>Contact a doctor if you do not get the effect of the medicine within a few days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Instructions for use<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you open the bottle for the first time, you must break the safety seal.&nbsp;Open the bottle by pushing the lid down and turning it counterclockwise.&nbsp;Close the lid carefully after use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How to use Lomudal eye drops:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Tilt your head back.&nbsp;Pull down the lower eyelid and drip one or two drops between the eye and the eyelid.&nbsp;Avoid contact of the bottle opening with the eye or&nbsp;eyelashes&nbsp;.<\/li><li>Blink a few times so that the eye drops are distributed over the entire eye.<\/li><li>Do the same in the other eye.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Possible side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all medicines, this medicine can cause\u00a0side effects, although not everybody gets them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Common (may affect up to 1 in 10 people):<\/em>&nbsp;Transient burning in the eye (when the drops are dripped into the eye).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other symptoms of local irritation may occur in rare cases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to store Lomudal 20 mg \/ ml eye drops solution<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lomudal&nbsp;eye drops&nbsp;are light sensitive and should be stored in the outer carton.&nbsp;Do not store above 25 \u00b0 C.&nbsp;Opened bottle should be consumed within 4 weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the bottle after \u201cExp.&nbsp;that. \u201d.&nbsp;The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste.&nbsp;Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required.&nbsp;These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contents of the pack and other information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Content declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The active substance is sodium cromoglycate 20 mg<\/li><li>The other ingredients (excipients) are benzalkonium chloride (&nbsp;preservative&nbsp;), disodium edetate and purified water.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What the medicine looks like and contents of the pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Lomudal&nbsp;eye drops&nbsp;are supplied in a&nbsp;plastic dropper bottle&nbsp;containing 5 ml or<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>13.5 ml.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 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