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Indications

Alomide is an ocular medication used to treat allergy eye symptoms including itching, redness, burning, watering, and sensitivity to light in adults and children over the age of 2.

Lodexamide is a mast cell stabilizer that offers antihistaminic and decongestant properties. The eye drops inhibit certain chemicals in your eyes and body that contribute to your allergic reaction, including histamines and leukotrienes. Thanks to these actions, Alomide can relieve allergy symptoms in your eyes including itching, burning, watering, and redness.

Dosage and Administration

The administration regimen of Alomide eye drops will vary depending on the individual and the severity of their allergic reaction. Follow all instructions offered by your healthcare provider and read packaging labels carefully to ensure the best therapeutic response. Do not instill more drops or use the medication for longer than recommended.

• Wash hands thoroughly before and after use
• Most patients instill one to two drops of Alomide into each affected eye 4 times each day
• Alomide can be used daily for up to 3 months
• Do not apply the eye drops while wearing soft contact lenses
• Shake the Alomide container before each use
• To apply, tilt back your head, gently pull down your lower lid to create a small pocket
• Hold the dropper over your eye and squeeze a drop into the pocket you created
• Close your eyes for 1 to 2 minutes while gently pressing the inside corner of your eye
• Do not touch any surface with the eye dropper tip, including your hands or eyes
• Wait at least 10 minutes after administration before using any other prescribed eye drops
• Wait for at least 15 minutes after use to insert or reinsert your contact lenses
• Store at room temperature out of reach from children and pets
• Do not let the eye drop solution freeze.

Side Effects

Alomide may cause you to develop some side effects while reducing chemicals in your eyes that cause allergy symptoms. Speak to your healthcare provider to learn more about any symptoms that you may encounter during treatment with these eye drops.

Common Alomide side effects:

• Eye twitching, watering, pain, or redness after application
• Blurred vision
• Dry or watery eyes
• Crusting or drainage of your eyes
• Headache
• Feeling like something is in your eye

Serious Side Effects

Some more serious adverse reactions may occur during treatment with Alomide. Stop using these eye drops and contact your healthcare provider if you develop any of the following side effects:

• Severe burning or stinging after applying the eye drops
• Severe eye discomfort
• Ongoing burning or stinging sensations
• Blood inside your eye

Allergic Reactions

Do not use Alomide if you are allergic to lodoxamide or any of the other ingredients used in the eye drops. Stop using this medication and call your healthcare provider right away if you notice any of the following signs of an allergic reaction to these eye drops:

• Hives
• Trouble breathing
• Swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat

Cautions

• Alomide eye drops are for use in your eyes only and should not be injected or applied anywhere else.
• Tell your healthcare provider if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before using Alomide to ensure it is safe for you to use.
• Do not use any other eye medications during treatment with Alomide unless told to do so by your healthcare provider.
• While administering Alomide, you should not wear soft contact lenses because a chemical in the eye drop solution could cause them to stain. Wait at least 15 minutes after using this medication to insert or reinsert your contact lenses.
• Do not touch the eye dropper tip to any surface, including your hands or eyes, to avoid contamination which can lead to an infection in one or both of your eyes.
• Other drugs are not expected to interact with Alomide but you should tell your healthcare provider about all the medications you take to ensure that you avoid adverse drug reactions.
• After administration, Alomide may cause your vision to blur. Do not drive or perform any hazardous tasks that require alertness until you know how these eye drops will affect your vision.
• Do not administer Alomide to any child under the age of 2.

Form and Strength

This ophthalmic allergy medication is available in the form of eye drops.

• Alomide eye drops strength:
  • 0.10%

The 0.10% strength Alomide eye drops are available in volumes of 10ml.

FAQ

How long does it take for Alomide to work?

Alomide uses lodoxamide, a mast cell stabilizing agent, to inhibit chemicals in your eyes that produce allergy symptoms. The drug is quickly absorbed into your eyes upon instillation of the eye drops, but it can take a few days for the medication to offer its full effects. You may need to use Alomide for up to 3 months during allergy seasons to ensure continued relief from symptoms.

How many times can you use Alomide eye drops?

It is recommended that you administer Alomide eye drops up to 4 times each day for no longer than 3 months to relieve your allergy symptoms. Follow all directions given by your healthcare provider to ensure the best results during treatment. Multiple applications help ensure that Alomide continues to relieve itching, burning, redness, and watering eyes caused by your allergies.

Resources:

1. https://www.drugs.com/mtm/alomide.html
2. https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/medications/lodoxamide-ophthalmic
3. https://www.novartis.com/us-en/sites/novartis_us/files/alomide.pdf
4. https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=1b97597f-f2e7-4574-81a8-f35b769c957a