Optrex Allergy Eye Drops 10ml

Optrex Allergy Eye Drops 10ml contain Sodium Cromoglicate, an effective ingredient that works to stop the release of natural substances in your eyes that can trigger an allergic reaction. This means it helps prevent and treat the uncomfortable signs of eye allergies, such as:

• Itchy eyes
• Watery eyes
• Red or inflamed eyes
• Puffy eyelids

These eye drops are suitable for both seasonal allergies, like hay fever, and perennial allergic conjunctivitis caused by triggers such as dust mites or pet dander. They are designed to provide relief without causing drowsiness, allowing you to carry on with your day.

Why Choose Optrex Allergy Eye Drops 10ml from Weldricks?

At Weldricks Pharmacy, we're committed to providing you with reliable and accessible healthcare solutions. Optrex Allergy Eye Drops 10ml are a trusted choice for managing ocular allergies:

• Targeted Relief: Specifically formulated to address eye-related allergy symptoms.
• Non-Drowsy Formula: Helps you stay alert while effectively treating your symptoms.
• Convenient Size: The 10ml bottle is ideal for home use and easy to carry on the go.
• Trusted Brand: Optrex is a well-known name in eye care, backed by Weldricks Pharmacy's nearly 100 years of experience.

For comprehensive allergy management, explore our full range of eye drops and other hay fever and allergy treatments. If you experience persistent eye problems or severe irritation, always consult a healthcare professional.

Always use Optrex Allergy Eye Drops 10ml exactly as described in this leaflet or as directed by your doctor or pharmacist. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.

How to use this medicine:

• Wash your hands.
• Before using for the first time, ensure the tamper-proof seal on the bottle neck is unbroken. A gap between the bottle and the cap is normal for an unopened bottle.
• Remove the cap from the bottle.
• Tilt your head back.
• Squeeze one or two drops inside the lower lid without touching your eye.
• Close your eye.
• Wipe away any excess liquid from the eyes with a clean tissue.
• Always put the cap back on the bottle as soon as you have used it.
• Repeat in the other eye if needed.

How much to use:

• One or two drops in each eye four times a day, or as directed by your doctor.
• If your symptoms worsen or do not improve, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.

If you use more Optrex Allergy 2% w/v Eye Drops than you should:

Contact your doctor if you use the eye drops more frequently than the recommended dose, or continuously for more than three months.

If you forget to use Optrex Allergy 2% w/v Eye Drops:

If you forget a dose, use your drops as soon as you remember. However, if it is nearly time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not use a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose.

If you stop using Optrex Allergy 2% w/v Eye Drops:

You should keep using these drops if you are still around the things that you are allergic to. If you stop using this medicine your allergy symptoms may come back. If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

Do not use Optrex Allergy 2% w/v Eye Drops:

• If you are allergic (hypersensitive) to sodium cromoglicate or any of the other ingredients of Optrex Allergy 2% w/v Eye Drops (listed in the Ingredients section). Signs of an allergic reaction include: a rash, swallowing or breathing problems, swelling of your lips, face, throat, tongue and worsening of redness, itching or swelling of the eye or eyelid.

Do not use this medicine if the above applies to you. If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using these eye drops.

Warnings and precautions:

Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using this medicine if you wear soft contact lenses. You should not wear contact lenses while using these drops. If you are not sure if the above applies to you, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using this medicine.

Other medicines and Optrex Allergy 2% w/v Eye Drops:

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines.

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 taking this medicine.

Driving and using machines:

You may have blurred eyesight straight after using this medicine. If this happens, do not drive or use any tools or machines until you can see clearly.

Optrex Allergy 2% w/v Eye Drops contains benzalkonium chloride:

This medicine contains benzalkonium chloride. This may cause your eyes to become irritated and may change the colour of your contact lenses. Avoid contact with soft contact lenses. Remove contact lenses prior to application and wait at least 15 minutes before reinsertion.

Possible side effects:

Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.

Stop using this medicine and see a doctor as soon as possible if:

• The itching, redness or swelling gets worse. You may be allergic to these drops.

Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if any of the side effects gets serious or lasts longer than a few days, or if you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet:

• Stinging or burning in your eyes or blurring of eyesight. This should only last for a short time and occurs immediately after using the eye drops.
• Mild eye irritation.

Reporting of side effects: If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard. By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.

How to store Optrex Allergy 2% w/v Eye Drops:

• Keep out of the sight and reach of children.
• Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the bottle label and carton after EXP. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
• This medicine does not require any special storage conditions before opening the bottle and after opening the bottle 'do not store above 25°C'.
• Optrex Allergy 2% w/v Eye Drops are sterile when you buy them, so you must not keep them for more than four weeks after opening the bottle.
• Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to throw away medicines you no longer use. These measures will help protect the environment.

Active Ingredients: 1 ml of eye drops contains 20 mg of Sodium Cromoglicate (2% w/v). One drop contains 0.7 mg of Sodium Cromoglicate.

Also contains: Benzalkonium Chloride, Disodium Edetate, Water for injections.