Alocril

Alocril is used to treating itching of the eyes that occur with allergies. Alocril works by acting on specific inflammatory cells to prevent them from releasing substances that cause allergic symptoms.

This medication is only available with your doctor’s prescription.

This medication is available in the following forms:

• Solution

Before using Alocril, you must know all about the risks and complications associated with it. This is a decision that you and your doctor will make together.

For this medication, there are many things that need to be considered:

• Allergies:Inform your doctor if you have ever had an allergic reaction to Doxorubicin or to any other medications. It is also important to inform your doctor of any non-medicine allergies such as foods, dyes, preservatives or animals. 

• Pediatric: Up-to-date pediatric appropriate studies in children 3 years of age and older have not indicated any problems that would limit the use of this medication.

• Geriatric: Up-to-date studies have not shown any problems specific to the elderly that would limit the use of this medication in the elderly population.

• Pregnancy: This medication is listed as Pregnancy Category B. This means that animal studies have revealed no evidence of harm to the unborn baby.

  However, there are are no studies in pregnant women or animal studies have shown an adverse effect on the unborn baby, but studies in pregnant women have not shown a risk to the unborn baby.

• Breastfeeding: There are no up-to-date studies in women for determining infant risk when using this medication while breastfeeding. Weigh the potential risks with the benefits before taking this medication while breastfeeding.

• Drug Interactions: Certain medications should not be used together. However, in certain cases, two medications may be used together, even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change your dose or take other precautions.

  When taking this medication, it is important that you inform your doctor if you are taking any prescription or over the counter medications.

• Other Interactions: Certain medications should not be used while eating, or while eating certain foods in case of negative interactions. Using alcohol or tobacco with certain medications may also cause negative interactions. Talk with your doctor about the use of your medication with food, alcohol or tobacco.

To use Alocril properly, you must follow all instructions given by your doctor.

Dosing

Different patients will be given a different dose of this medication based on the strength of the medication. The number of doses you take each day, the time between doses and the length of time you take this medication depends on the reason you are taking this medication.

The following information only includes the average dose of this medication. If your dose is different, do not change it without first speaking to your doctor.

• Wash your hands.
• Tilt your head back and press your lower finger gently just beneath the lower eyelid.
• Pull the lower eyelid away from the eye to make a space. Drop the medication into this space.
• Let go of the eyelid and close your eyes. Do not blink.
• Keep the eyes closed and apply pressure to the inner corner of the eye for 1-2 minutes to allow your eye to absorb the medication.
• Do not touch the applicator tip to any surface. Keep the container tightly closed. This will help prevent infection of the eye.

Missed Dose

If you miss a dose of this medication, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your normal dosing schedule. Do not double dose.

Storage

Store this medication in a closed container at room temperature. Keep it away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Do not freeze.

Keep out of the reach of children. Do not keep expired medication or medication you no longer need. Ask your doctor how to dispose of any medication you do not use.

In using Alocril, you must be careful and take some precautions as advised by your doctor.

Avoid wearing contact lenses while your eyes are itching from allergies.

As with many medications, there are several potential side effects associated with Alocril. Some side effects that may occur do not normally need medical attention. These may leave as your body becomes accustomed to treatment.

Ask your doctor about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Ask your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.