Optrex Hay Fever Relief Drops - 10ml

Optrex Hay Fever Relief Drops (10ml) are anti-allergy eye drops containing sodium cromoglicate 2% w/v for the relief of hayfever-related eye symptoms (seasonal allergic conjunctivitis), including:

• Itchy eyes
• Watery eyes
• Red or inflamed eyes
• Puffy eyelids

Sodium cromoglicate works by helping to prevent the release of natural substances in the eyes that trigger an allergic reaction, providing targeted relief during periods of high pollen. For best control, use regularly while symptoms or high pollen levels are expected.

Pharmacy advice (when to self-treat): You should be confident symptoms are due to hayfever. Hayfever eye symptoms usually affect both eyes, occur at the right time of year, and may be accompanied by a runny/blocked nose. If only one eye is affected, vision is affected, or symptoms occur at an unusual time of year, seek advice before use. 

For use in the eyes only.

Dose

• Adults (including the elderly) and children over 6 years: instil 1–2 drops into each eye, 4 times daily.
• Children under 6 years: do not use.

How to apply (SOP-style)

1. Wash hands.
2. Before first use, check the tamper-evident seal is intact (a small gap between cap and bottle can be normal on unopened bottles).
3. Remove cap, tilt head back, gently pull down the lower eyelid.
4. Squeeze 1–2 drops into the lower lid without touching the eye with the dropper tip.
5. Close eye, wipe excess with a clean tissue, recap immediately. Repeat for the other eye.

If you forget a dose: use when remembered. If it’s nearly time for the next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not use a double dose.

When to seek advice

• If eyes are no better after 2 days, speak to a pharmacist/doctor.
• If you need to use continuously for more than 14 days, check with a pharmacist/doctor before continuing.

In-use life

• Do not keep for more than 4 weeks after opening. Store below 25°C after opening. 

Active ingredient:

• Sodium cromoglicate 20mg per 1ml (2.0% w/v) (approx. 0.7mg per drop).

Other ingredients:

• Disodium edetate
• Benzalkonium chloride
• Water for injections

Do not use

• If allergic to sodium cromoglicate or any ingredients (signs can include rash, swelling, breathing/swallowing problems, or worsening redness/itching/swelling of the eye/eyelid).
• In children under 6 years.
• For allergic eye symptoms not caused by hayfever unless advised (e.g., pet or dust mite allergy) – speak to a pharmacist/doctor.

Contact lenses

• Contains benzalkonium chloride, which may irritate eyes and can change the colour of soft contact lenses. Remove all contact lenses before use and wait at least 15 minutes before reinserting.

Possible side effects

• Stinging/burning or temporary blurred vision immediately after use (usually short-lived).
• Mild eye irritation.
• Stop use and seek medical advice if itching, redness or swelling gets worse (possible allergy).

Driving and machinery

• May cause blurred eyesight straight after use. Do not drive or use machinery until vision is clear.

Storage

• Keep out of the sight and reach of children. Do not use after the expiry date. After opening, do not store above 25°C and discard after 4 weeks.