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-Boxed texts are only applicable for OTC versions.
-[Grey-shaded texts in brackets] are only applicable for prescription versions.
For OTC use in Sweden, please refer to the approved Swedish package leaflet published on MPA’s
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Package leaflet: Information for the patient
Crominet 20 mg/ml eye drops, solution
sodium cromoglicate
Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start using this medicine because it contains important
information for you.
Always use this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as your doctor, pharmacist or nurse have told
you.
Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again.
Ask your pharmacist if you need more information or advice.
If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side
effects not listed in this leaflet. See section 4.
You must talk to a doctor if you do not feel better or if you feel worse.
[Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start using this medicine because it contains important
information for you.
Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again.
If you have any further questions, ask your doctor, pharmacist or nurse.
This medicine has been prescribed for you only. Do not pass it on to others. It may harm them, even if
their signs of illness are the same as yours.
If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side
effects not listed in this leaflet. See section 4.]
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What is in this leaflet
1.
What Crominet is and what it is used for
2.
What you need to know before you use Crominet
3.
How to use Crominet
4.
Possible side effects
5.
How to store Crominet
6.
Contents of the pack and other information
1.
What Crominet is and what it is used for
Crominet contains the active substance sodium cromoglicate which relieves the symptoms of
hypersensitivity (allergy) in the eyes.
[Crominet can be used for the treatment of allergic conjunctivitis (inflammation of the conjuctiva of the eye
caused by allergy), among the symptoms are increased tear flow and redness, itching and/or swelling of the
eyes.]
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You must talk to a doctor if you do not feel better or if you feel worse.
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2.
What you need to know before you use Crominet
Do not use Crominet:

if you are allergic to sodium cromoglicate or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in
section 6).
Warnings and precautions
Avoid contact with soft contact lenses. Remove contact lenses prior to application and wait at least 15
minutes before reinsertion.
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Other medicines and Crominet
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are using, have recently used or might use any other medicines.
If additional eye preparations are used, wait 5 minutes between uses of the different preparations.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding
If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your
doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.
Pregnancy
Crominet can be used during pregnancy
Breast-feeding
Crominet can be used during breast-feeding
Driving and using machines
You may have blurred eyesight straight after using this medicine. If this happens, do not drive or use any
tools or machines until you can see clearly.
Crominet contains benzalkonium chloride
Crominet contains benzalkonium chloride, which may cause eye irritation.
Benzalkonium chloride is known to discolour soft contact lenses.
3.
How to use Crominet
Always use this medicine exactly as your doctor, pharmacist or nurse has told you. Check with your doctor,
pharmacist or nurse if you are not sure.
[Always use this medicine exactly as your doctor, pharmacist or nurse has told you. Check with your doctor,
pharmacist or nurse if you are not sure.]
The recommended dose is:
Adults and children 7 years and above:
1-2 drops in each eye 4 times daily.
Children below 7 years:
Crominet is not recommended for use in children younger than 7 years.
1. Tilt your head backwards. Pull down the lower eye lid and drop one or two drops in between the eye and
the eye lid. Avoid touching the eye or surroundings of the eye with the tip.
2. Blink a few times such that the eye drops are dispersed over the whole eye.
3. Repeat in the other eye.
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If you use more Crominet than you should
Contact your doctor if you have used more Crominet than you should.
If you forget to use Crominet
Do not use a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose. If you forget a dose, use your drops as soon as you
remember.
If you have any further questions on the use of this medicine, ask your doctor, pharmacist or nurse.
4.
Possible side effects
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
Common: may affect up to 1 in 10 people
 Transient stinging and burning may occur after installation
Very rare: may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people
 Hypersensitivity reactions
Reporting of side effects
If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects
not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly (see details below). By reporting side
effects, you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
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How to store Crominet
Keep the eye drop bottle in the outer package in order to protect from light.
Do not store above 25C.
Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton after EXP. The expiry date refers
to the last day of that month.
After opening: to be used within 4 weeks.
Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to throw
away medicines you no longer use. These measures will help protect the environment.
6.
Contents of the pack and other information
What Crominet contains
- The active substance is sodium cromoglicate. One ml contains 20 mg sodium cromoglicate.
- The other excipients are benzalkonium chloride, disodium edetate, purified water.
What Crominet looks like and contents of the pack
Eye drop bottle with 5 ml, 10 ml or 13.5 ml.
Not all pack sizes may be marketed.
Marketing Authorisation Holder and Manufacturer
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This medicinal product is authorised in the Member States of the EEA under the following names:
Sweden, Denmark, Norway: Crominet
This leaflet was last revised in 2014-10-20
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