Uses of Alegysal

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Alegysal medicine 5ml is prepared in the form of a solution, with the main ingredient being Pemirolast. This is an eye drop solution that helps to prevent the risk of allergic conjunctivitis and spring conjunctivitis.

1. Uses of Alegysal eye drops


What is Alegysal? The active ingredient is Pemirolast 5mg. Pemirolast potassium has anti-inflammatory effects, inhibiting the activity of eosinophils in eye tissue. In addition, this ingredient also blocks the release of inflammatory mediators from eosinophils.
Indications: Alegysal is used to treat allergic conjunctivitis and spring conjunctivitis (a form of allergic inflammation, usually occurring in the spring, mainly caused by pollen).
Contraindications: Do not use Alegysal if the patient has a history of hypersensitivity to any component of the drug and children under 3 years of age.

2. How to use and dose of Alegysal


How to use: Check eyes. When using, if there is any medicine spilled on the eyelid skin, the user should wipe it off immediately. At the same time, do not let the tip of the eye drop bottle directly touch the eye to avoid drug contamination. Patients should close the vial immediately after administration and do not use the opened medicine for more than 30 days. Patients should take the drug as prescribed by the doctor, do not use it at too low, high doses or arbitrarily prolong the time.
Dosage: Instill 1 drop in each eye, 2 times a day (morning and evening).
Overdose: In case of emergency or overdose, the patient should be taken to the nearest hospital emergency room.
Missed dose: If you forget to take a dose of Alegysal, you should drop it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take your next dose at the scheduled time.

3. Side effects of the drug Alegysal

Some of the side effects that may be encountered when using Alegysal include: Blepharitis, eye irritation, eyelid itching, eye discharge and conjunctival congestion. Patients should inform their doctor about the side effects encountered when using the drug for appropriate advice.
If the following side effects occur, the patient should stop taking the drug and notify the doctor: Blepharitis, eyelid dermatitis, conjunctivitis, conjunctival congestion, irritation, itching, eye discharge, ..
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4. Caution when using Alegysal


Some issues users should note when using Alegysal 5ml eye drops:
Ensure sterility: Avoid letting the tip of the vial touch the eye; Patients should wait at least 10 minutes after instillation before wearing contact lenses because the preservative lauralkonium chloride can be absorbed into contact lenses; Patients should not use contact lenses if their eyes are red; Do not use Pemirolast (the main ingredient of Alegysal) to treat eye irritation caused by wearing contact lenses; Use caution when using Alegysal in people with other eye diseases; Alegysal should be used with caution in patients with hepatic or renal impairment (since pharmacokinetic data are not available in this patient population); Alegysal is only available on prescription; It is not known whether Alegysal affects the ability to drive or use machines. If symptoms such as dizziness, blurred vision, dizziness appear after taking the drug, the patient should not drive or operate machinery; The efficacy and safety of Pemirolast ophthalmic has not been established in children under 3 years of age; There is currently no information on the relationship between age and drug effects in the elderly; Alegysal should be used with caution in pregnant women and nursing mothers (only when prescribed by a doctor). During the use of Alegysal, the patient should absolutely follow all the instructions of the doctor to ensure the highest treatment effectiveness and minimize the risk of unpredictable side effects.

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