Common Vomiting, Nausea, Blurred vision, Chest tightness, Headache, Skin rash, Stinging in the eyes, Throat irritation.

Expert advice for Cromol Eye Drop
Your doctor has prescribed Cromol to treat inflammation (redness and swelling) due to allergies of the eye. It treats long-term allergies such as perinneal (throughout the year) or seasonal eye allergies. Apply pressure on the corner of the eye (close to the nose) for about 1 minute immediately after instilling the drop. Wait for at least 5-10 minutes before delivering the next medication in the same eye to avoid dilution. Stinging sensation may occur for 1-2 mins. Notify your doctor if it persists for longer. Make sure to use within 4 weeks of opening the bottle.

Q. Is sodium cromoglycate an antihistamine?
No. Sodium cromoglycate has no known effect on chemical substances called histamine or its receptors in the body

Q. Is Cromol a steroid?
It does not have structure or mechanism of action similar to steroids

Q. How does Cromol work?
It works by inhibiting the release of allergy causing chemicals from specialized cells called ‘mast cells' (present in eyes, nose, air passages, along the digestive tract etc.) and thus interferes with the development and progression of allergic reactions

Q. Does Cromol cause drowsiness?
No. Cromol does not cause drowsiness.