Lancashire and South Cumbria
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11-04-02 Other anti-inflammatory preparations

Sodium Cromoglicate
Formulary

Eye drops 2%
Unit dose eye drops (preservative free) 2%

First line.

Can be sold to the public (maximum pack size 10mL) for the treatment of acute seasonal and perennial allergic conjunctivitis.

Preservative free preparation only to be used for those patients with documented allergies to preservatives.

Link  LSCMMG: Over the Counter Items that Should not be Routinely Prescribed in Primary Care Policy

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Olopatadine
Formulary

Eye drops 1mg/mL (0.1%)

Second line.

Maximum use 4 months.


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Ketotifen Ketofall®, Zaditen®
Formulary

Eye drops 250 micrograms/ml (Zaditen®)
Unit dose eye drops (preservative free) 250micrograms /ml (Ketofall®)

Should only be prescribed when:

  • a patient has tried at least 2 alternative eye preparations for seasonal allergic conjunctivitis
  • and/or the patient is sensitive to preservatives.

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