{"id":5198,"date":"2020-12-13T05:56:11","date_gmt":"2020-12-13T05:56:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=5198"},"modified":"2021-08-02T07:05:56","modified_gmt":"2021-08-02T07:05:56","slug":"allgil","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/allgil\/","title":{"rendered":"Allgil &#8211; Sodium cromoglycate uses, dose and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p> 20 mg\/ml&nbsp;eye drops&nbsp;<br>Sodium cromoglycate<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. What Allgil is and what it is used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The active substance is sodium cromoglycate, which prevents the&nbsp;release&nbsp;of inflammatory substances into the mucous membranes of the eye.&nbsp;It relieves and prevents allergic eye problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Allgil&nbsp;eye drops&nbsp;are used in the treatment of eye problems (allergic&nbsp;conjunctivitis&nbsp;) with e.g.&nbsp;redness,&nbsp;itching,&nbsp;and increased tear flow in case of&nbsp;pollen allergy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. What you need to know before using Allgil<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do not use Allgil<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; if you are allergic to sodium cromoglycate or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings and cautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If eye symptoms do not improve within 2 days, or only affect one eye, seek medical attention<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>contacted.&nbsp;Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using Allgil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other medicines and Allgil<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When using other&nbsp;eye drops&nbsp;at the same time, there should be at least 15 minutes between the use of<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>the different drops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy, breastfeeding, and fertility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>No adverse effects on the fetus have been demonstrated.&nbsp;Allgil can be used during pregnancy and breastfeeding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving and using machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After dripping into the eye, vision may be temporarily affected.&nbsp;Therefore, do not drive or use dangerous machines until your eyesight is fully restored<\/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 increased vigilance.&nbsp;One of the factors that can affect your ability in these respects is the use of drugs due to their effects and\/or&nbsp;side effects.&nbsp;Descriptions of these effects and&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;can be found in other sections.&nbsp;Read all the information in this leaflet for guidance.&nbsp;If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. How to use Allgil<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Usual&nbsp;dosages&nbsp;are:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1-2 drops in each eye 4 times a day for adults and children.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Any other&nbsp;dose&nbsp;according to a doctor&#8217;s prescription.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The treatment begins with the first symptoms and lasts throughout the pollen season, with&nbsp;initial&nbsp;over-the-counter self-treatment, however, for a maximum of 30 days.&nbsp;Contact a doctor if improvement does not occur within a few days.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Instructions for use<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1. Remove the plastic cap from the bottle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. Make sure that the spout on the bottle does not come into contact with the eye,&nbsp;eyelashes,&nbsp;or any foreign object that could contaminate the contents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. Grasp the bottle with your thumb on the edge at the spout and index finger and middle finger at the bottom.&nbsp;The drops are pushed forward by pushing the bottom of the bottle into the bottle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4. Tilt your head slightly back and pull out the lower eyelid and drip one or two drops between the eye and the eyelid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5. Release the lower eyelid, blink a few times and close the eye for 1-2 minutes, so that<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>the drug can be more easily absorbed by the eye.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do the same in the other eye.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The eye drop bottle is personal.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Allgil can be used by people who wear soft contact lenses, as it does not contain&nbsp;preservatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you forget to use Allgil<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not take a double&nbsp;dose&nbsp;to compensate for a missed dose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Possible side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all medicines, this medicine can cause&nbsp;side effects, although not everybody gets them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Common (more than 1 in 100 users)<\/em>: 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.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Reporting of side effects<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse.&nbsp;This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet.&nbsp;You can also report side effects directly to the Medical Products Agency,&nbsp;www.lakemedelsverket.se.&nbsp;By reporting side effects, you can help increase drug safety information.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. How to store Allgil<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not store above 25 \u00b0 C.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the outer carton and the inner carton after EXP.&nbsp;on the outer carton and after EXP on the label on the bottle.&nbsp;The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The eye drops are durable 12 weeks after the bottle is first opened.&nbsp;Feel free to note the date of opening on the label.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater.&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\">6. Contents of the packaging and other information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Content declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; sodium cromoglycate<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>sodium edetate, sorbitol, sodium hydroxide, water for injections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What the medicine looks like and the contents of the pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Allgil is a clear, transparent solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The product is available in packs of 10 ml and 3&#215;10 ml.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not all pack sizes may be marketed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing Authorization Holder and Manufacturer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Marketing Authorisation Holder<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Apofri AB<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Box 120<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>182 12 Danderyd<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tel .: 08-544 960 30<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Manufacturer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ursapharm Arzneimittel GmbH<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Industriestra\u00dfe 35&nbsp;<br>66129 Saarbr\u00fccken<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Germany<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The active substance is sodium cromoglycate, which prevents the release of inflammatory substances into the mucous membranes of the eye. 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