Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Allercrom

Burning sensation in eye
Stinging sensation

How to use Allercrom Eye Drop

This medicine is for external use only. Take it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Hold the dropper close to the eye without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid. Wipe off extra liquid.

How Allercrom Eye Drop works

Allercrom Eye Drop is a mast cell stabilizer. It works on certain cells in the body (mast cells) to prevent them from releasing substances that cause allergic symptoms such as red, itchy and watery eyes.

Safety advice

Alcohol

No interaction found/established

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Allercrom Eye Drop is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Allercrom Eye Drop during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

UNSAFE

Allercrom Eye Drop may cause blurring of your vision for a short time just after its use. Do not drive until your vision is clear.
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Kidney

No interaction found/established

Liver

No interaction found/established

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For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

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Quick tips

Your doctor has prescribed Allercrom Eye Drop to treat inflammation (redness and swelling) due to allergies of the eye.
It treats long-term allergies such as perinneal (throughout the year) or seasonal eye allergies.
Apply pressure on the corner of the eye (close to the nose) for about 1 minute immediately after instilling the drop.
Wait for at least 5-10 minutes before delivering the next medication in the same eye to avoid dilution.
Stinging sensation may occur for 1-2 mins. Notify your doctor if it persists for longer.
Make sure to use within 4 weeks of opening the bottle.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Sodium Cromoglycate

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

RESPIRATORYY

Action Class

Mast cell stabilizers

Patient concerns

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Dermatology

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FAQs

Q. Is sodium cromoglycate an antihistamine?

No. Sodium cromoglycate has no known effect on chemical substances called histamine or its receptors in the body

Q. Is Allercrom Eye Drop a steroid?

It does not have structure or mechanism of action similar to steroids

Q. How does Allercrom Eye Drop work?

It works by inhibiting the release of allergy causing chemicals from specialized cells called ‘mast cells' (present in eyes, nose, air passages, along the digestive tract etc.) and thus interferes with the development and progression of allergic reactions

Q. Does Allercrom Eye Drop cause drowsiness?

No. Allercrom Eye Drop does not cause drowsiness.

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