Lodoxamide Tromethamine, Ophthalmic
loh-DOKS-ah-mide troh-METH-a-meen
What are other names for this medicine?
Type of medicine: mast cell stabilizer; antiallergy
Generic and brand names: lodoxamide tromethamine, ophthalmic; Alomide
What is this medicine used for?
This medicine, in the form of eyedrops, is used to treat certain eye allergies and inflammation. Your healthcare provider will explain your condition.
What should my healthcare provider know before I take this medicine?
Before taking this medicine, tell your healthcare provider if you have ever had an allergic reaction to any medicine or to benzalkonium chloride (a preservative).
Females of childbearing age: Tell your healthcare provider if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. Do not breast-feed while taking this medicine without your healthcare provider's approval.
How do I use it?
Check the label on the medicine for directions about your specific dose. Use 1 or 2 drops in the affected eye or eyes 4 times a day, or as prescribed by your healthcare provider.
Wash your hands thoroughly before and after applying the drops. Tilt your head back slightly, and gently pull your lower eyelid down to form a pouch. Hold the dropper directly above your eye, look up, and squeeze a drop into the pouch. Close your eye for a minute or two. With a fingertip press gently on the inside corner of your eye to keep the medicine from draining out. If you have been instructed to use 2 drops per dose, wait 5 minutes after putting in the first drop to allow it to be absorbed.
To keep from contaminating the medicine, do not touch the tip of the dropper to your eye or any other surface. Put the cap on tightly. Do not let the medicine freeze.
What if I miss a dose?
If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember unless it is almost time for the next scheduled dose. In that case, skip the missed dose and use the next one as directed. Do not use double doses. If you are not sure of what to do if you miss a dose, or if you miss more than one dose, contact your healthcare provider.
What if I overdose?
An acute overdose of this medicine is not likely to cause life-threatening symptoms. If you think that you or anyone else may have taken too much of this medicine, call the poison control center at 800-222-1222.
What should I watch out for?
You may feel stinging or burning in your eye when you use this medicine. If these symptoms continue, contact your healthcare provider.
Do not wear soft contact lenses while using this medicine. Ask your healthcare provider about this.
This medicine may temporarily blur your vision. Do not drive or operate machinery until you can see clearly.
What are the possible side effects?
Along with its needed effects, your medicine may cause some unwanted side effects. Some side effects may be very serious. Some side effects may go away as your body adjusts to the medicine. Tell your healthcare provider if you have any side effects that continue or get worse.
Serious (report these to your healthcare provider right away): Continuous or severe burning or stinging of your eye after applying drops, rash.
Other: Temporary stinging or burning, itching, tearing, warm feeling in the eye, blurred vision, red or dry eyes, feeling that something is in the eye, headache, dizziness, nausea, sneezing.
What products might interact with this medicine?
No significant drug interactions have been reported. However, if you are using other medicines in your eyes, use them at least 15 minutes apart.
Keep a list of all your medicines with you. List all the prescription medicines, nonprescription medicines, supplements, natural remedies, and vitamins that you take. Be sure that you tell all healthcare providers who treat you about all the products you are taking.
How should I store this medicine?
Store this medicine at room temperature. Keep the container tightly closed. Protect it from heat, high humidity, and bright light.
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This advisory includes selected information only and may not include all side effects of this medicine or interactions with other medicines. Ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist for more information or if you have any questions.
Ask your pharmacist for the best way to dispose of outdated medicine or medicine you have not used. Do not throw medicine in the trash.
Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.
Do not share medicines with other people.
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