Moorfields launches preservative-free eye drops
Moorfields Pharmaceuticals is launching preservative-free eye drops for the prevention and treatment of allergic conjunctivitis.Catacrom contains sodium cromoglicate in a single unit dose format. Moorfields says it has developed the product with a preservative-free formulation so that symptoms will not be exacerbated by preservatives, which are often used in multi-dose formats.The launch has been timed to coincide with the hayfever season, but the product can also be used to help people who suffer with perennial allergic conjunctivitis brought on by house dust mites, pet fur and allergic reactions from contact with substances such as cosmetics.The product is suitable as a prophylaxis, but treatment should be started before the patient is exposed to the allergen. It is suitable for use by children and users of gas permeable and rigid contact lenses.Price: Basic NHS cost £8.99 Moorfields PharmaceuticalsTel: 020 7684 9090