Chemical Name: LODOXAMIDE (loe-DOX-a-mide)
Common uses
Alomide is a mast cell stabilizer used to treat itchy or irritated eyes.
Prior to Use
Let your physician or pharmacist know about any other medications -- prescription or over-the-counter -- that you are using. Inform your physician of any other medical conditions, allergies, pregnancy, or breast-feeding.
Instructions for Use
Follow your physician's instructions for taking Alomide. TO USE THIS MEDICINE: first, wash your hands. Tilt your head back and with your index finger, pull the lower eyelid away from the eye to form a pouch. Drop the medicine into the pouch and gently close your eyes. Do not blink and keep your eyes closed for 1 or 2 minutes. Remove excess medicine around your eye with a clean tissue, being careful not to touch your eye. Wash your hands to remove any medicine that may be on them. To prevent germs from entering your medicine, do not touch the applicator tip to any surface including your eye. It is best to keep Alomide away from heat and light, at room temperature. Keep the container tightly closed. Should you skip or forget a dose of Alomide, use it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, omit the skipped dose and continue to follow your original dosing schedule. Do not use 2 doses at once.
Warnings
Alomide may cause mild stinging when you first put it in your eye. Contact your physician if the stinging continues. Do not use Alomide for future eye problems without first checking with your physician. Do not use Alomide for a longer period of time than the physician has prescribed. Do not wear soft contact lenses while using Alomide. Women, it is unknown if Alomide is excreted in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you are using Alomide, consult your pharmacist or physician to discuss the risks to your baby.
Potential Side Effects
Side effects that could disappear while taking Alomide are mild stinging or burning, blurred vision, dry eye, tearing, or headache. If they continue or are bothersome, contact your physician. Let your physician, pharmacist, or nurse know if you experience any side-effects not listed here.
Drug interactions
Drug interactions can result in unwanted side effects or prevent a medicine from doing its job.
In Case of Overdose
Contact a poison control center or visit an emergency room immediately, if you think you have overdosed. Alomide may be harmful if swallowed.
Additional information
Do not let anyone else use Alomide. Do not take Alomide to treat health conditions other than what it was prescribed for. Store this and all medication away from the reach of children. If using Alomide for an extended period of time, obtain refills before your supply runs out.
