ALOMIDE 0.1% W/V
EYE DROPS, SOLUTION
(Lodoxamide)
Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start using this medicine.
- This medicine has been prescribed for you personally. You should not pass it on to other people. It may harm them, even if their symptoms are the same as yours.
Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again. If you still have questions after reading it, please ask your doctor or your pharmacist.
The active substance is Lodoxamide 0.1% w/v (as lodoxamide trometamol).
Other ingredients: Benzalkonium chloride and disodium edetate which are included as a preservative, Mannitol, Hypromellose, Sodium citrate, Citric acid, Tyloxapol and Purified water. Hydrochloric acid and/or Sodium hydroxide may also be included in very small quantities to adjust the acidity or alkalinity of the product to ensure comfort of the product in the eye.
The Marketing Authorisation Holder for Alomide is
Alcon Laboratories (UK) Ltd.
The Manufacturer of Alomide is
Alcon-Couvreur NV
What Alomide Is And What It Is Used For.
The name of this medicine is Alomide. It contains lodoxamide, which is a substance that can be used to reduce redness, swelling, itching and irritation in the eye.
Alomide is available as a 10 ml solution in a DROP-TAINER bottle which has been specially designed for ease of use.
You have been prescribed this medicine to treat a non-infectious type of conjunctivitis, which has probably been caused by a substance to which your eyes are allergic. Conjunctivitis simply means an inflammation (redness, soreness or swelling) of the delicate membrane, the conjunctiva, which covers the inside of the eyelid and the front of the eye. Use of Alomide, as indicated by your doctor, will help to reduce the redness, swelling and irritation in your eye.
Before You Use Alomide.
In some circumstances this medicine may not be suitable for you and your doctor may wish to give you a different medicine. If your doctor is unaware that you have any of the following conditions please inform your doctor before starting to take this medicine.
- If you have ever had to stop taking a medicine because you were allergic to it.
- If you are pregnant or intending to become pregnant.
- If you are breast feeding a baby.
Alomide has not been shown to have any effects on any other medicines that you may also be taking, however, you should make sure your doctor knows what other medicines you are taking before using Alomide.
- You must not wear soft contact lenses whilst using this medicine.
- If your sight is affected in any way following the use of Alomide you should not drive or operate machinery.
How To Use Alomide.
Adults
The normal dosage is one or two drops into the affected eye four times a day at regular intervals. However, your doctor may change these instructions to suit your particular condition. Your own dosage instructions will be specified on the label attached to the outer carton of your medicine. If they are not, or you are not sure, then ask your doctor or pharmacist. It is important that you use Alomide as instructed by your doctor and that you do not use more than the recommended dose.
The signs and symptoms of your condition (redness, itching) may improve soon after using Alomide. Once this improvement occurs it is very important that you continue to use Alomide as indicated above, for as long as recommended by your doctor, to prevent the symptoms returning.
Children
Alomide is not recommended for children under the age of 4 years. For children aged 4 years and older the dosage is the same as that for adults.
What you should do if you miss a dose.
- It is important that Alomide is used at regular intervals, however, if you miss a dose DO NOT WORRY - just take the next dose when it is due.
What you should do if you take too much.
- If you take too much of this medicine it can be washed out of your eye with warm water.
- If you accidentally swallow this medicine consult your doctor immediately.
How to put the drops in your eye.
By following the 10 steps listed below you will ensure that Alomide is being used correctly and to the best effect.
- 1. Wash your hands before using Alomide.
- 2. Sit down in front of a mirror so that you can see what you are doing.
- 3. Shake the bottle well and then remove the cap from the bottle.
- 4. Make sure the dropper tip does not touch anything as this may contaminate the contents.
- 5. Hold the bottle upside down in one hand between your thumb and middle finger.
- 6. Using the forefinger of your other hand gently pull down the lower eyelid of the affected eye.
- 7. Place the dropper bottle tip close to, but not touching, your eye and gently tap the base of the bottle with your forefinger so that one or two drops fall into the gap between the eye and the lower lid.
- 8. Now release the lower eyelid, and blink a few times to make sure the whole of the eye is covered by the liquid.
- 9. Repeat steps 5 to 8, above, for the other eye, if necessary.
- 10. Replace and tightly close the cap on the dropper bottle.
Alomide Side Effects
- Because your eyes are already inflamed and sore you may experience some discomfort when you place Alomide into your eye. This discomfort may feel like one of the following:
- burning, stinging, itching, increased tear production
- Other eye effects, which have been occasionally reported in 1-5% of patients, include the following:
- itching of the eye, crusting of the eyelid, blurred vision, dry eye, watering
- Eye effects, which have occurred in less than 1% of patients include :
- A feeling of something in your eye, discharge, inflammation of the eye or eyelid, tired eyes, feeling of warmth in the eye, dim vision, scratching of the eye surface and allergy.
- You may also experience reactions in other areas of your body including:
- A feeling of warmth or flushing, dizziness, headaches, nausea, stomach discomfort, sleepiness, dry nose, sneezing and rash.
- If you experience any of the reactions listed above or any others not listed, after using Alomide then tell your doctor and follow his advice.
Storing Alomide.
- Keep Alomide in a safe place out of the reach and sight of children.
- Do not store above 25°C. Store upright.
- Keep the container tightly closed.
How long can I keep Alomide for?
- If the bottle has not been opened then you can keep Alomide until the expiry date shown as "EXP" on the bottle and carton label, providing it has been stored as described above.
- Do not use this medicine after the expiry date.
- Once the bottle has been opened then Alomide must be discarded one month after first opening.
Date of leaflet revision - 16th July 2001
PL 0649/0117
PA 290/63/1
Further information
This leaflet does not contain all the information about your medicine. If you have any questions or are not sure about anything then you should ask your doctor or the pharmacist.
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