Acromus

No, Acromus 0.1% Eye Ointment does not have abuse potential and thus, is not a controlled substance. Controlled substances have potential for abuse so they need permission from authorities and doctors for use.

Acromus 0.1% Eye Ointment belongs to a class of medicines known as immunosuppressant macrolides. It helps to relieve the symptoms of allergic eye disease such as pain, inflammation, redness and itching. Acromus 0.1% Eye Ointment alters the abnormal immune response, relieves the inflammation and itching and also helps in preventing frequent flare-ups.

The most common side effects of Acromus 0.1% Eye Ointment include eye irritation and burning sensation. However, these are usually not bothersome and resolve on their own. If any of these side effects worry you or persist for a longer duration, please consult your doctor.

Acromus 0.1% Eye Ointment belongs to a class of medicines known as immunosuppressant macrolides. It works by suppressing the action of a protein (calcineurin) which decreases the production of inflammatory chemicals by certain immune cells (T lymphocytes). This relieves the allergic eye symptoms such as pain, redness, swelling and itching.

Remember to wash your hands before and after instilling Acromus 0.1% Eye Ointment. Try not to touch your eye with the dropper or the tip of the ointment tube. Try to use it at about the same time each day. Use the prescribed number of drops or the right amount of ointment. Do not use more medicine or use more often than directed. Do not stop using Acromus 0.1% Eye Ointment unless directed by your doctor and try not to miss any doses.

If you wear soft contact lenses, remove them before using Acromus 0.1% Eye Ointment. Wait for at least 15 minutes before putting your lenses back in. Do not touch the tip to any surface or your eye, to avoid contamination.