Lecrolin

Drug name: Lecrolin

Active Ingredients:

Cromoglicic acid

Therapeutic actions: Lecrolin is an antiallergic medication, which exerts membrane-stabilizing effects, prevents must-cell degranulation and histamine, bradykinin, leukotrienes and other biologically active substances release. The drug is most effective if used in prophylaxis of allergies.

Indications: Lecrolin is used for the treatment and prophylaxis of the following illnesses:

Allergic conjunctivitis
Allergic keratitis
Keratoconjunctivitis
"Dry eye” syndrome
Overexertion
Extra eye fatigue
Ocular irritation caused by allergic reactions

Contraindications and cautions: The drugs should not be used in the following conditions:

Hypersensitivity to any components of the preparations.
Pregnancy, lactation period
Child age (up to 4 years)

Adverse effects: There are possible side-effects associated with this medicine that can affect individuals in different ways. If a side effect is stated here, that does not necessarily mean the fact that all people using Lecrolin will experience it or any other. Cromoglicic acid side effects include:

Blurred vision
Eye itching
Chemosis
Feeling of foreign matter in the eyes
Xerophthalmia
Lacrimation
Meibomitis

The side effects listed above may not include all of the side effects reported by the drug's manufacturer.

For more information about any other possible risks associated with Cromoglicic acid, please read the information provided with Lecrolin or consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Interactions: It is important to tell your doctor or pharmacist what medicines you are already taking, including those bought without a prescription and herbal medicines, before you start treatment with Cromoglicic acid. Similarly, check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking any new medication while taking this one, to ensure that the combination is safe. Especially mention the following:

Opthalmologic medications containing glucocorticosteroids

Additional Information: DO NOT SHARE Lecrolin with others. DO NOT USE THIS MEDICINE for other health conditions. KEEP THIS PRODUCT, as well as syringes and needles, if needed during treatment, out of the reach of children. Do not reuse needles, syringes, or other materials.