Optrex Hay Fever Relief Drops - 10ml

Optrex Hay Fever Eye Drops for Seasonal Allergy Relief

You can find relief from itchy, watery eyes caused by hay fever with these specially formulated eye drops. The drops contain sodium cromoglicate, an anti-allergy medicine that helps prevent the release of histamine and other substances that cause allergic reactions in your eyes. When pollen and other allergens trigger your hay fever symptoms, these drops work directly at the source of irritation to provide targeted relief.

Each 10ml bottle provides multiple doses to help manage your symptoms throughout the hay fever season. The drops are designed to be gentle on your eyes while effectively reducing the uncomfortable symptoms that can disrupt your daily activities during peak pollen periods.

How Sodium Cromoglicate Works Against Allergic Reactions

The active ingredient sodium cromoglicate belongs to a group of medicines called mast cell stabilisers. When you're exposed to allergens like pollen, your body's mast cells release histamine and other inflammatory substances that cause the typical hay fever symptoms in your eyes. Sodium cromoglicate works by preventing these mast cells from releasing these substances, thereby reducing inflammation and allergic reactions.

This preventative action means the drops work most effectively when you start using them before your symptoms become severe. Regular use during hay fever season helps maintain a protective barrier against allergens, giving you better control over your eye symptoms. You can find these and other allergy and hay fever treatments to help manage your seasonal symptoms comprehensively.

Who Can Benefit from These Antihistamine Eye Drops

These drops are suitable for adults and children over 6 years who experience hay fever symptoms affecting their eyes. You may find them particularly helpful if you suffer from seasonal allergic conjunctivitis, where your eyes become red, itchy, and watery in response to airborne allergens.

The drops are especially beneficial for people who experience:

• Itchy, irritated eyes during pollen season
• Excessive tearing and watery discharge
• Red, inflamed conjunctiva
• Burning or stinging sensations in the eyes

You should not use these drops if you're allergic to sodium cromoglicate or any other ingredients in the formulation. If you wear contact lenses, you'll need to remove them before applying the drops and wait at least 15 minutes before reinserting them.

Why Preservative-Free Formulation Matters

These hay fever eye drops are formulated without preservatives, making them gentler on your eyes, especially with frequent use during hay fever season. Preservatives in eye drops can sometimes cause additional irritation or allergic reactions, particularly in people with sensitive eyes or those who need to use drops regularly.

The preservative-free formulation reduces the risk of developing sensitivity reactions while maintaining the effectiveness of the active ingredient. This makes the drops suitable for long-term use throughout the hay fever season without increasing the likelihood of eye irritation from the treatment itself.

Storage and Shelf Life Considerations

You should store these drops at room temperature, away from direct sunlight and heat. Once opened, the bottle should be used within 28 days to maintain sterility and effectiveness. Keep the bottle tightly closed when not in use and avoid touching the dropper tip to any surface, including your eye, to prevent contamination.

The drops should be discarded after the 28-day period even if there's remaining solution in the bottle. This precaution is particularly important with preservative-free formulations, as they don't contain ingredients to prevent bacterial growth over extended periods once opened.

This product is a medicine. Speak to your doctor or pharmacist before using if you have an underlying medical condition or are taking other medicines.