Prescription Required
Description
Alomide eye drops are made up of lodoxamide, an ophthalmic antihistamine and decongestant. This medication is available in 0.10% and comes in a white bottle.
Alomide is used to treat allergy symptoms in the eye. Some of these symptoms include burning, itching, and swelling. More specifically, it treats vernal keratoconjunctivitis, vernal conjunctivitis and vernal keratitis.
Alomide works by reducing the release of the antibody called immunoglobin (IgE). IgEs are what causes your body to have allergic reactions. When IgEs are reduced, so are the symptoms of allergic reactions.
Directions
- Tilt your head back
- Look upward
- Form a pouch by pulling down on your lower eyelid
- Hold the dropper above the eye; apply one drop into the pouch
- Look down and gently close your eyes for 1 – 2 minutes
Store at 2º - 25º C (36º - 77º F)
Cautions
Do not wear contacts while using this medication
Avoid allowing the tip, where the medicine is dispensed, from touching anything other than the lid it came with otherwise you risk bacteria getting on the bottle and into your medication resulting in a eye infection.
Do not give this medication to infants (under 2 years old).
Avoid putting solution directly on your cornea; create a pouch by pulling back your lower eyelid.
Tell your doctor about any current or past eye problems you have.
Side Effects
Common Side Effects:
temporary stinging or burning in the eyes headache increased eye tearing dry eyes sneezing blurred or unstable vision
Speak to your doctor right away if you have:
skin rash eye pain swelling in or around the eyes vision problems
FAQs
What happens if I miss a dose?
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember unless the next dose is already approaching.
What is the best way to store this medication?
Store in a cool room, away from children.
Is this medication safe to use while pregnant or breastfeeding?
There have been no studies to show that using these eye drops will harm an unborn baby or one that is nursing.
How long until I start feeling relief?
It can take up to several days before the relief of symptoms begin.
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