Allergic conjunctivitis: Children ≥3 years and Adolescents: Ophthalmic: 1 to 2 drops in each eye twice daily throughout the period of exposure to allergen
All patients: There are no dosage adjustments provided in manufacturer's labeling. However, dosage adjustment unlikely due to low systemic absorption.
All patients: There are no dosage adjustments provided in manufacturer's labeling. However, dosage adjustment unlikely due to low systemic absorption.
(For additional information see "Nedocromil: Drug information")
Allergic conjunctivitis: Ophthalmic: 1 to 2 drops in each eye twice daily throughout the period of exposure to allergen.
There are no dosage adjustments provided in manufacturer's labeling. However, dosage adjustment unlikely due to low systemic absorption.
There are no dosage adjustments provided in manufacturer's labeling. However, dosage adjustment unlikely due to low systemic absorption.
Excipient information presented when available (limited, particularly for generics); consult specific product labeling.
Solution, Ophthalmic, as sodium:
Alocril: 2% (5 mL) [contains benzalkonium chloride, disodium edta]
No
Excipient information presented when available (limited, particularly for generics); consult specific product labeling. [DSC] = Discontinued product
Solution, Ophthalmic, as sodium:
Alocril: 2% ([DSC]) [contains benzalkonium chloride, disodium edta]
Ophthalmic: Instill drops into conjunctival sac; do not allow tip of container to touch eye, surrounding structures, fingers, or other surfaces to avoid bacterial contamination. Use of contact lenses not recommended during periods of symptomatic allergic conjunctivitis.
For ophthalmic use only; do not allow tip of container to touch eye, surrounding structures, fingers, or other surfaces to avoid bacterial contamination. Use of contact lenses not recommended during periods of symptomatic allergic conjunctivitis.
Store at 2°C to 25°C (36°F to 77°F).
Treatment of itching associated with allergic conjunctivitis (FDA approved in ages ≥3 years and adults)
The following adverse drug reactions and incidences are derived from product labeling unless otherwise specified.
>10%:
Central nervous system: Headache (40%)
Gastrointestinal: Unpleasant taste
Ophthalmic: Burning sensation of eyes, eye irritation, stinging of eyes
Respiratory: Nasal congestion
1% to 10%:
Ophthalmic: Conjunctivitis, eye redness, photophobia
Respiratory: Asthma, rhinitis
Hypersensitivity to nedocromil or any component of the formulation
Dosage form specific issues:
• Ophthalmic solution: Contains benzalkonium chloride, which may be absorbed by contact lenses; users of contact lenses should not wear them during periods of symptomatic allergic conjunctivitis.
None known.
Note: Interacting drugs may not be individually listed below if they are part of a group interaction (eg, individual drugs within “CYP3A4 Inducers [Strong]” are NOT listed). For a complete list of drug interactions by individual drug name and detailed management recommendations, use the Lexicomp drug interactions program
There are no known significant interactions.
Nedocromil has minimal systemic absorption.
Eye burning, stinging, irritation; photophobia.
Inhibits the activation of and mediator release from a variety of inflammatory cell types associated with hypersensitivity reactions including eosinophils, neutrophils, macrophages, mast cells, monocytes, and platelets; it inhibits the release of histamine, leukotrienes, and slow-reacting substance of anaphylaxis.
Absorption: Low (<4%)
Excretion: Urine 70% (as unchanged drug); feces 30% (as unchanged drug)
Solution (Alocril Ophthalmic)
2% (per mL): $53.88
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