CUSICROM 4% 10 ml.

WHAT CUSICROM 4% eye drops AND WHAT IT IS USED
CUSICROM 4% eye drops for the treatment of allergic conditions of the eye such as vernal (spring) conjunctivitis, chronic conjunctivitis, vernal keratoconjunctivitis or (spring) keratitis, as well as allergies caused by the use of contact lenses.

Allergic conjunctivitis. Some substances (allergens) like pollens, house dust or animal fur may cause allergic reactions resulting in itching, redness as well as swelling of the surface of the eye.

CUSICROM 4% eye drops is a medicine for the treatment of allergic conjunctivitis in the eye and belongs to a group of medicines called mast cell stabilizers.

2. BEFORE YOU USE CUSICROM 4% eye drops
Do not use CUSICROM 4% eye drops:
if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to sodium cromoglycate or any of the other ingredients of CUSICROM 4% eye drops solution;
in children under 4 years. The safety of this drug has not been proven in these patients.
Take special care with CUSICROM 4% eye drops
Use CUSICROM 4% for dropping in your eye (s).
If you wear contact lenses. CUSICROM 4% should not be used while wearing contact lenses in the eyes.
If you are taking other medicines. Please also read part "Using other medicines".
Using other medicines
Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription.

Pregnancy and lactation
Ask your doctor or pharmacist before taking any medicine.
If you are pregnant or might become pregnant, or are breast-feeding consult your doctor before using this medicine.
CUSICROM 4% eye drops should be used during pregnancy or lactation only when absolutely necessary.

Driving and using machines
It is possible immediately after placing the CUSICROM 4% eye drops may find blurred vision. Wait until your vision clears and then drive or operate machinery.

Important information about some of the ingredients of CUSICROM 4% eye drops
If you wear soft contact lenses. Remove them before taking CUSICROM 4% and wait 15 minutes after using the drops before putting your lenses back in. A preservative in CUSICROM 4% eye drop solution (benzalkonium chloride) can damage the soft lenses. It is known to discolour soft contact lenses. May cause eye irritation.

3. HOW TO USE CUSICROM 4% eye drops
Always useCUSICROM 4% eye drops exactly as your doctor tells you. If you're not sure, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Use CUSICROM 4% eye drops for your eyes only.

The usual dose is:
Adults and children over 4 years: 1-2 drops in each eye 4 to 6 times a day at regular intervals. The daily number of blots and duration of treatment is determined by your doctor.
Symptoms usually respond within a few days, though sometimes required to continue treatment for 6 weeks.
Treatment should continue as long as necessary to achieve a sustainable improvement in the condition. The duration of treatment is determined by your doctor.

How to use
Take a bottle CUSICROM 4% eye drops and mirror.
Wash your hands.
Shake well before use.
Twist off the cap.
Hold the bottle, pointing down, between your thumb and fingers.
Tilt your head back. Pull down your eyelid with a clean finger, so that it forms a 'pocket' between it and the eye. The drop will go in this place.
Bring the bottle tip close to the eye. Use the mirror if it helps.
Do not touch your eye or eyelid, surrounding areas or other surfaces with the dropper. There is a danger of contamination of the drops.
Gently press the base of the bottle with the pointer to release one drop KUZIHROM 4%.
After inserting CUSICROM 4%, close the lid and press a finger to the eye in the corner of the nose. This will prevent CUSICROM 4% to move to other parts of the body.
If you use drops in both eyes, repeat the steps for your other eye.
Close the bottle immediately after use.
Do not open a new bottle until you have used first.
If a drop misses your eye, try again.

If you put more than the required amount CUSICROM 4% eye drops, rinse with warm water. Do not put in any more drops until it is time for your next regular dose.

If you forget to put CUSICROM 4% eye drops, place the dose when you remember. If it is time for your next dose, continue as planned. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose.

If you use other eye drops, wait 5 minutes between CUSICROM 4% eye drops and other medications. Eye ointment should be placed last.

If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

4. POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS
Like all medicines, CUSICROM 4% eye drops can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.

You may suffer one of the following reactions in your eye:
Common side effects (affects 1 to 10 users in 100):
Ocular side effects: eye discomfort.
Uncommon adverse reactions (occurring in 1 to 10 users in 1000):
Ocular side effects: eye discharge, eye pruritus, abnormal sensation in the eye, increased tear production, eye redness.
Effects with unknown frequency (can not be estimated from available data):
Ocular side effects: eye inflammation (irritation).
If any of the side effects gets serious, or if you notice other effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.

5. HOW TO STORE CUSICROM 4% eye drops
Keep out of reach of children.
Do not use CUSICROM 4% eye drops after the expiry date stated on the label and carton after 'EXP'. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
Do not store above 25 ° C, protected from light.
The bottle should be discarded 4 weeks after first opening to prevent infections and use a new bottle.
Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. These measures will help to protect the environment.

6. FURTHER INFORMATION
What CUSICROM 4% eye drops
The active substance is sodium cromoglycate. One milliliter of solution contains 40 mg of sodium cromoglycate.
Other ingredients are: benzalkonium chloride, polysorbate 80, edetate disodium, and purified water.

How does CUSICROM 4% eye drops and contents of the pack
CUSICROM 4% eye drops is a liquid (a clear, colorless to slightly yellow solution) supplied in a pack containing plastic bottle of 10 ml with screw cap.