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Opticrom Drug Center
What is Prescribing information?
The FDA package insert formatted in easy-to-find categories for health professionals and clinicians.
Opticrom Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage
OPTICROM (cromolyn sodium ophthalmic solution) is indicated in the treatment of vernal kerato conjunctivitis, vernal conjunctivitis, and vernal keratitis.
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What is Opticrom Prescribing Information?
Drug Description - Indications & Dosage - Side Effects & Drug Interactions - Warnings & Precautions - Contraindications - Medication Guide and More
What is Patient information?
Easy-to-read and understand detailed drug information and pill images for the patient or caregiver from Cerner Multum.
Opticrom Patient Information: Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Stop using this medication and call your doctor if you have severe burning, stinging, or irritation in your eyes after using the eye drops.
Less serious side effects may include:
- mild burning or stinging after you use the eye drops;
- dry or irritated eyes;
- puffy eyes; or
- watery eyes.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Te...
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What is Consumer information?
A concise overview of the drug for the patient or caregiver from First DataBank.
Opticrom Consumer Information: Uses
This medication is used to treat certain allergic eye conditions (vernal keratoconjunctivitis, vernal conjunctivitis, vernal keratitis). It prevents itching of the eyes that can occur with these conditions. Cromolyn is known as a mast cell stabilizer. It works by blocking certain natural substances (histamine, SRS-A) that cause allergic symptoms.
HOW TO USE: Read the Patient Information Leaflet provided by your pharmacist before you start using cromolyn and each time you get a refill. If you have any questions, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
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