Question 1

Is this OK to use if you wear contact lenses ?

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No, not if they’re soft lenses. Soft lenses are absorbent and limit the flow of the natural tear-film on the eye. This drop contains a very powerful preservative which would soak into the lens and potentially cause havoc with the tear film and cornea. The drop needs to be used four times daily, meaning you can’t even use it just before or after lens wear (and wait for 20min while the preservative clears) which is why it’s not suitable. Hard lenses it will be fine as the tear film on the eye flows freely while wearing those.

If you need a medicine ask a prescriber (GP, pharmacist, or optometrist) to prescribe a preservative free, contact lens safe, anti-allergy eye drop (such as ketofall/ketotifen).

Question 2

what happens to these eyedrops after four weeks?

Accepted Answer

Hi 
Sorry for late reply .
These eyedrops after four weeks can get contaminated by germs or dust and this can lead to eye infections.

I always write the date I opened mine so this doesn’t happen;.

Read the instructions they are very clear.

I’ve used Opticrom for a long time now and have always found that this is the best for hay fever eyes and an6 alllergies.

Hope this helps .

Question 3

Question for the seller - What is the expiry date? would be useful to know this with medical products.

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Hi - the drops I purchased have an expiry date of Dec 2015. However it is recommended thatthe drops be discarded after four weeks of opening. Hope this helps

Question 4

Are these eye drops preservative free?

Accepted Answer

Heres a list of active ingredients 
The active substance is sodium cromoglicate. Each 1ml of eye drops contains 20mg of sodium cromoglicate (2.0% w/v). One drop contains 0.7mg of sodium cromoglicate.
 • The other ingredients are disodium edetate, benzalkonium chloride and water for injections.

On googling i got this 
This formulation of Sodium Cromoglicate Eye Drops contains benzalkonium chloride as a preservative. Benzalkonium chloride may be deposited in soft contact lenses.

I use these eyedrops and find them very hepful

ASIN	B00342USVC
Active Ingredients	Sodium Cromoglicate
Active ingredients	Sodium Cromoglicate
Age Range Description	Adult
Benefits	Allergy Control
Best Sellers Rank	19,770 in Health & Personal Care ( See Top 100 in Health & Personal Care ) 29 in Eye Droppers 186 in Allergy & Asthma Relief Products
Brand	Opticrom
Brand Name	Opticrom
Container Type	Bottle
Customer Reviews	4.6 out of 5 stars 4,472 Reviews
Dosage Form	Drops
Item Dimensions	30 x 30 x 78 millimetres
Item Form	Drop
Item Nype Name	Opticrom Hayfever Allergy Eye Drops Sodium Cromoglicate - 10ml - Fast Relief Within Just 2min of Itchy, Red, Watery Eyes Symptoms, for Adults and Children Over 6 Years of Age
Item Weight	120 Milligrams
Item dimensions L x W x H	30 x 30 x 78 millimetres
Item weight	120 Milligrams
Manufacturer	Thornton & Ross Ltd.
Manufacturer Contact Information	Thornton & Ross Ltd.
Manufacturer Part Number	3472990
Model Number	180907
Number of Items	1
Package Type Name	Bottle
Product benefits	Allergy Control
Specific Uses For Product	Allergy
Specific uses for product	Allergy
Target Audience	Unisex-Adults, Unisex-Kids
Target Use Body Part	Eyes
Unit Count	10.0 millilitre

Opticrom Hayfever 2% w/v Eye Drops Solution, Anti-Allergy Relief for Itchy and Irritated Eyes, Fast-Acting Treatment for Hayfever Symptoms with Sodium Cromoglicate, 1 x 10 ml

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