Opticrom (cromolyn sodium ophthalmic solution) is an anti-inflammatory medication used to treat allergy symptoms that affect the eyes, such as itching, burning, watering, swelling, redness, or sensitivity to light. Opticrom is available in generic form.
What Are Side Effects of Opticrom?
Common side effects of Opticrom include:
burning or stinging of the eye after you use the eye drops,
dry or irritated eyes,
puffy eyes, or watery eyes
Dosage for Opticrom
The dose of Opticrom is 1-2 drops in each eye 4-6 times a day at regular intervals.
What Drugs, Substances, or Supplements Interact with Opticrom?
It is not likely other drugs you take orally or inject will have an effect on Opticrom used in the eyes. But many drugs can interact with each other. Tell your doctor all prescription and over-the-counter medications and supplements you use.
Opticrom During Pregnancy or Breastfeeding
During pregnancy, Opticrom should be used only when prescribed. It is unknown if this drug passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breastfeeding.
Additional Information
Our Opticrom (cromolyn sodium ophthalmic solution) Side Effects Drug Center provides a comprehensive view of available drug information on the potential side effects when taking this medication.
Opticrom Consumer Information
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Stop using this medication and call your doctor if you have severe burning, stinging, or irritation in your eyes after using the eye drops.
Common side effects may include:
mild burning or stinging after you use the eye drops;
dry or irritated eyes;
puffy eyes; or
watery eyes.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
The most frequently reported adverse reaction attributed to the use of OPTICROM (cromolyn sodium ophthalmic solution, USP) 4%, on the basis of reoccurrence following readministration, is transient ocular stinging or burning upon instillation.
The following adverse reactions have been reported as infrequent events. It is unclear whether they are attributed to the drug: Conjunctival injection; watery eyes; itchy eyes; dryness around the eye; puffy eyes; eye irritation; and styes.
Immediate hypersensitivity reactions have been reported rarely and include dyspnea, edema, and rash.
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