Alomide
Alomide eye drops treat eye inflammation (allergic conjunctivitis) caused by allergies, reducing redness, swelling, and irritation.
Form
silmätipat, liuos
Strength
1 mg/ml
Active Ingredient
Lodoxamide tromethamine
Manufacturer
Novartis Finland Oy
How to Use
Dosage
1 drop in each eye four times a day at regular intervals.
Method
Apply as eye drops.
Important
Maximum 4 times a day.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Eye discomfort
- •Blurred vision
- •Dry eyes
- •Itchy eyes
- •Increased tear production
- •Red eyes
- •Crusting on eyelids
RARE
- •Eye pain
- •Tired eyes
- •White deposits on the eye surface (cornea)
- •Eye discharge
- •Eye irritation
- •Flaking skin on eyelids
- •Dizziness
- •Headache
- •Nausea
- •Warm sensation
- •Corneal damage and scarring
- •Eye inflammation
- •Reduced vision
- •Allergy
- •Drowsiness
- •Bad taste in mouth
- •Dry nose
- •Sneezing
- •Stomach problems
- •Skin rash
- •Unusually fast heart rate
Important Warnings
- Do not use Alomide if you are allergic to lodoxamide or any other ingredient in this medicine.
- Always talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using Alomide.
- At the start of treatment, you might feel some burning or stinging in your eyes. These usually pass. If they continue, ask your doctor.
- If your vision becomes blurry after using Alomide, do not drive or use machines until your vision is clear again.
- Remove contact lenses before using Alomide and wait at least 15 minutes before putting them back in. Contact lenses are not recommended during eye inflammation treatment.
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- Do not use Alomide if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, unless your doctor says it's clearly necessary.
- If you use other eye drops or ointments, wait at least 5 minutes between each medicine. Apply eye ointment last.
- Do not stop using this medicine early, even if your symptoms have gone away. Stopping too early can cause symptoms to return.
Use in Elderly Patients
Category A
Suitable for older adults. (updated 18.12.2023)