ALREX

Alrex is used for the temporary relief of the itching and redness of the eye caused by seasonal allergies. Alrex should not be used to treat contact lens-related problems.

You should not use Alrex if you have any of the following conditions:

• Eye infections caused by viruses, including herpes and chicken pox.
• Eye infections caused by mycobacterium or fungi.
• An allergic reaction to Alrex.

• Long-term use of Alrex or other eye drops that contain steroids may result in glaucoma, and cataracts. If you already have glaucoma, tell your doctor.
• Long-term use of Alrex or other eye drops that contain steroids may lower your ability to fight infections and may increase your chance of getting an eye infection.
• Using steroid eye drops may make viral diseases of the eye, such as herpes simplex, worse and last longer.
• Using steroid eye drops after cataract surgery may delay healing time.

• You should contact your doctor if pain develops, or if redness or itching gets worse.
• Tell your doctor if your symptoms do not get better within two days. He/she may want to re-evaluate your condition.
• You should not use Alrex longer than 10 days without having the pressure in your eye checked by your doctor.

Tell your doctor or health care provider if you:

• wear contact lenses because you should not wear contact lenses if your eyes are red.
• wear contact lenses and your eyes are not red. You should wait at least 10 minutes after using Alrex before putting in your contact lenses because Alrex contains a preservative that may be absorbed by the lens.