Nedocromil sodium 2% an ideal option for managing chronic ocular allergy

From: Ophthalmology Times | Date: August 15, 2004| Author: | Copyright information

Second-generation agent

Nedocrornil sodium 2% an ideal option for managing chronic ocular allergy

Solution's efficacy improves with increasing duration of use, maintained over long term

Reviewed by Eric D. Donnenfeld, MD

Rockville Center, NV-Nedocromil sodium 2% ophthalmic solution (Alocril, Allergan) is a perfect choice for managing chronic ocular allergy, said Eric D. Donnenfeld, MD.

"Nedocromil sodium is a second-generation mast cell stabilizer that, compared with first-generation agents, such as cromolyn [Crolom, Bausch & Lomb], offers greater efficacy due to a second mode of ...

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