Murine® Hayfever Relief is an eye drop solution. It is used to relieve the eye symptoms of hayfever, by reducing the body’s response to the hay fever allergy

This product contains sodium cromoglicate (2% w/)v as the active ingredient. Also contains sodium chloride, disodium edetate, benzalkonium chloride, and water for injections.

Murine® Hayfever Relief Eye Drops contain Sodium Cromoglicate, which reduces the body’s response to the hayfever allergen by stopping the production of histamines and in turn prevents the eye symptoms of hayfever, such as itchy, red and watery eyes, from developing. Murine® hayfever relief eye drops provide an easy-to-use and effective means of reducing eye discomfort caused by hayfever symptoms.

BEFORE YOU USE:

When using this product, avoid contact with soft contact lenses. Remove contact lenses prior to application and wait at least 15 minutes before reinsertion.
Do not: use in children under 6 years of age; use for other allergic eye symptoms (not caused by hayfever). Many other reaction or allergies, such as following contact with animals including pets, house dust mites, other particles and chemicals can have similar ocular symptoms, you must be confident that you or your child’s eye symptoms are caused by hayfever, or have been previously diagnosed by your doctor to suffer from hayfever: You can be sure allergic eyes are caused by hayfever if:

• Both eyes are affected

• You also have a runny or blocked nose

• Your eyesight is not affected

• You know you suffer from hayfever and your symptoms coincide with the times of year when grass or tree pollen is high

But if you or your child have:

• No nose symptoms

• Only one eye is affected

• Your sight is affected

Or if the eye symptoms:

• Occur at the wrong time of the year for hayfever

• Are likely to be caused by another allergy, e.g. a pet or dust mite allergy then you cannot be sure that the condition is due to hayfever and you should see your doctor or pharmacist before you use these drops.

Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before use:

• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding

Important information about some of the ingredients of this medicine. This product contains benzalkonium chloride. This may cause eye irritation. Benzalkonium chloride is known to discolour soft contact lenses. Avoid contact with soft contact lenses.

Driving and using machinery. If you experience blurring of vision, do not drive or operate machinery until your sight has cleared.

Use this medicine only in your eyes. Adults (including the elderly) and children over six years:
Place one or two drops into each eye four times a day
Wash your hands before using the drops
Tilt your head back and carefully pull down your lower eyelid
Without touching the eyelid with the tip of the dropper, put one or two drops into your lower lid and then blink a few times to make sure your whole eye is covered by the liquid
Replace the cap securely on the bottle
If your eyes are no better after 2 days of using the eye drops, see your doctor or pharmacist. If you find you need to use the drops continuously for more than 14 days, then check with your pharmacist or doctor before continuing. Contact your doctor if you use the eye drops more frequently than the recommended dose.

Like all medicines, these drops can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. All medicines can cause allergic reactions, although serious allergic reactions are very rare.Stop using this medicine and see a doctor as soon as possible if you think you or your child are having an allergic reaction. Signs of allergic reaction include: a rash, swallowing or breathing problems, swelling of your lips, face, throat, tongue and worsening of redness, itching or swelling of the eye or eyelid

Your eyes may sting a little just after you use the drops. If they sting badly, or if your eyes get worse, stop using the drops and tell your doctor or pharmacist. You may also experience blurred vision for a short time after application. If you notice any other side effects, tell your doctor or pharmacist. If any of the side effects get serious or you notice any side effects not listed here, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.

Murine Hayfever Relief 2% w/v Eye Drops, solution, for the relief and treatment of the eye symptoms of hayfever. Contains sodium cromoglicate. Always read the label