Description:
Chemical Name LODOXAMIDE (loe-DOX-a-mide)

Alomide is an antiallergy medication used to treat certain eye conditions.

Directions:
Follow the directions for using this medicine provided by your doctor. TO USE THIS MEDICINE first, wash your hands. Tilt your head back and with your index finger, pull the lower eyelid away from the eye to form a pouch. Drop the medicine into the pouch and gently close your eyes. Do not blink and keep your eyes closed for 1 or 2 minutes. Remove excess medicine around your eye with a clean tissue, being careful not to touch your eye. Wash your hands to remove any medicine that may be on them. TO PREVENT GERMS from entering your medicine, do not touch the applicator tip to any surface including your eye. STORE THIS MEDICINE at room temperature, away from heat and light. Keep the container tightly closed. IF YOU MISS A DOSE OF THIS MEDICINE, use it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not use 2 doses at once.

Cautions:
SIDE EFFECTS that may occur while taking this medication include temporary stinging or burning in the eyes, headache, increased eye tearing, dry eyes, sneezing and blurred or unstable vision. THIS MEDICINE MAY CAUSE mild stinging when you first put it in your eye. Contact your doctor if the stinging continues. DO NOT USE THIS MEDICINE for future eye problems without first checking with your doctor. DO NOT USE THIS MEDICINE for a longer period of time than the doctor has prescribed.