Nedocromil

Read the Patient Information Leaflet if available from your pharmacist before you start using nedocromil and each time you get a refill. If you have any questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

Use this medication in each eye as directed by your doctor, usually twice daily (every 12 hours).

To apply eye drops, wash your hands first. To avoid contamination, do not touch the dropper tip or let it touch your eye or any other surface.

Ask your doctor if you can wear contact lenses while you are being treated with this medication. If your doctor says you may continue wearing them, be aware that the preservative in this eye drop can be absorbed by your lenses. Remove your contact lenses before using the eye drops. Wait at least 15 minutes after each dose before putting in your lenses.

Tilt your head back, look upward, and pull down the lower eyelid to make a pouch. Hold the dropper directly over your eye and apply 1 drop in the lower eyelid. Look downward and gently close your eyes for 1 to 2 minutes. Place one finger at the corner of your eye (near the nose) and apply gentle pressure. This will prevent the medication from draining out. Try not to blink and do not rub your eye. Repeat these steps for your other eye and if your dose is more than 1 drop.

Do not rinse the dropper. Replace the dropper cap after each use, and keep the cap tightly closed.

If you are using another kind of eye medication (such as drops or ointments), wait at least 5 minutes before applying other medications. Use eye drops before eye ointments to allow the eye drops to enter the eye.

Wait several minutes for your vision to clear before driving or operating machinery.

Use this medication regularly to get the most benefit from it. To help you remember, use it at the same times each day. Continue to use this medication as prescribed until pollen season is over or you are no longer exposed to the allergic substance, even when allergic symptoms disappear or improve.

Tell your doctor if your condition lasts or gets worse.