Alocril (Nedocromil) Drug Information: Medication Guide and Patient Information

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May 24, 2012

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Allergy medications overview

The arsenal of allergy drugs includes dozens of medications that relieve allergy symptoms when confronted with a trigger known as an allergen. That trigger could be something from a plant, such as pollen, or something from an animal (pet dander, dust mites, cockroaches). Other allergy triggers include certain fragrances or chemical substances.

What causes a person's allergic reaction is highly individual. But the reactions are often universal: swelling and inflammation, especially around the eyes, nose, and throat, usually accompanied by itching.

Some allergy medications work against the effects of histamines, which are released during an allergic reaction. Other medications reduce swelling, affect the immune system, or affect release of other substances associated with allergic reactions.

Many allergy drugs are available without a prescription.

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PATIENT INFORMATION

ALOCRIL®
(nedocromil sodium ophthalmic solution) 2% sterile

It is important to use ALOCRIL® (nedocromil) ophthalmic solution regularly, as directed by your physician.

Thoroughly wash your hands.
Remove safety seal (Figure 1).

ALOCRIL®(nedocromil sodium ophthalmic solution) Figure 1 Illustration

Remove cap (Figure 2).

ALOCRIL®(nedocromil sodium ophthalmic solution) Figure 2 Illustration

Sit or stand comfortably, with your head tilted back (Figure 3).

ALOCRIL®(nedocromil sodium ophthalmic solution) Figure 3 Illustration

Open eyes, look up, and draw the lower lid of your eye down gently with your index finger (Figure 4).

ALOCRIL®(nedocromil sodium ophthalmic solution) Figure 4 Illustration

Hold the ALOCRIL® (nedocromil) bottle upside down. Place tip as close as possible to the lower eyelid without touching the tip to the eye, and gently squeeze out the prescribed number of drops (Figure 5).

ALOCRIL®(nedocromil sodium ophthalmic solution) Figure 5 Illustration

Do not touch the eye or eyelid with the bottle tip.
Blink a few times to make sure the eye is covered with the solution.
Close your eye and remove any excess solution with a clean tissue. 10. Repeat process in the other eye.

SPECIAL TIPS

Avoid placing ALOCRIL® (nedocromil) ophthalmic solution directly on the cornea (the area just over the pupil), because it is especially sensitive. You will find the administration of eye drops more comfortable if you place the drops just inside the lower eyelid as shown in Figure 5 on the previous page.
To avoid contamination of the solution, do not touch dropper tip to the eye, fingers, or any other surface. Replace bottle cap after use. It is recommended that any remaining contents be discarded after treatment period prescribed by your physician.
Store at 2º - 25º C (36º - 77º F). Store in original carton.
Keep bottle tightly closed and out of the reach of children.
Do not use with any other ocular medication unless directed by your physician. Do not wear contact lenses during treatment with ALOCRIL® (nedocromil) ophthalmic solution.

Last reviewed on RxList: 8/5/2008
This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.