MAST CELL STABILIZER
Patient Counselling
Sodium cromoglycate 2% eye drop is the only mast cell stabilizer available in Canada without a prescription. Its brand name is Opticrom or Cromolyn and it is indicated for treatment of seasonal allergic conjunctivitis. This eye drop should be used at regular intervals: 1-2 drops in each eye 4 times per day. Pharmacist should counsel patients on proper administration technique of eye drops. Patients should be also instructed to use the eye drops continuously during allergy season even if they are symptom free. Continuous administration will keep patient symptom-free and decrease their sensitivity to allergens.