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Polcrom is an over-the-counter medicine for allergic keratoconjunctivitis. The preparation is in the form of a solution and is applied topically to the eye, stabilizes the membranes of mast cells and has antiallergic properties. The active substance of the solution is sodium cromoglycate, which is responsible for inhibiting allergic properties. After local administration to the conjunctival sac, it does not cause systemic side effects.
Polcrom (Polfa Warsaw)
| form, dose, packaging | availability category | the active substance |
| eye drops 0,02 g / ml (2%) (2 x 5 ml) | OTC (over-the-counter) | kromoglikan sodowy (cromoglicate sodium) |
POLCROM – action
Polcrom is an ophthalmic preparation and is responsible for the stabilization of the mast cell membrane with antiallergic properties. Due to the active substance (sodium cromoglycate), it is possible to inhibit the release of compounds that mediate allergic reactions, such as histamine and leukotrienes. Sodium cromoglycate, thanks to its use in the form of eye drops, reduces and relieves symptoms of, for example, acute conjunctivitis or swelling of the mucous membranes.
POLCROM – indications and dosage
Polcrom is recommended for the treatment of allergic (spring, seasonal) conjunctivitis and keratitis. If we want the treatment to be effective, it should be started before contact with a given allergen and continued throughout the season (it is recommended to use the drug systematically for a longer period of time). Remember that contact lens wearers should remove them before applying the medicine.
Taking Polcrom (into the conjunctival sac):
- 1-2 drops 4 × / day.
POLCROM – restrictions on the use of the drug
Even if there are several indications for the use of Polcrom, you should not take it if you are allergic to any of the ingredients.
POLCROM – warnings
Certain diseases and situations may be an indication for discontinuing the treatment or changing the dosage of the drug.
The following warnings are associated with Polcrom:
- if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult your doctor before using the drug,
- after instillation in the eyes, the ability to see may be reduced (refrain from driving),
- people wearing soft contact lenses should remove them when taking the medicine (wait at least 15 minutes before putting them back on),
- benzalkonium chloride in eye drops may cause eye irritation and discoloration of contact lenses.
POLCROM – use with other preparations
During treatment with Polcrom, inform your doctor about all medications you are taking (even those over the counter). So far, no interactions of the preparation with other drugs have been found. However, if you use other ophthalmic preparations at the same time, keep at least a few minutes between taking them.
POLCROM – side effects
What are the side effects of taking Polcrom?
- burning and soreness of the conjunctiva
- rash,
- edema,
- visual disturbances may occur after taking the drug.