Melop

No, Melop 0.1% Eye Drop is not a steroid. It is a medication which is used to treat allergic conditions. Most commonly it is used to treat allergic conjunctivitis/pink eye. Do not take this medication without consulting your doctor.

Melop 0.1% Eye Drop is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Melop 0.1% Eye Drop too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.

Yes, Melop 0.1% Eye Drop can cause mild eye irritation, dryness, or discomfort right after use. These side effects are usually temporary and go away on their own. However, if the irritation persists or worsens, it's important to consult your doctor.

Melop 0.1% Eye Drop can be used in children above 2 years of age at the same dose as in adults. However, the safety of children under 2 years of age with Melop 0.1% Eye Drop have not been established. Therefore, the use of Melop 0.1% Eye Drop should be avoided in children of such age group.

In some cases there are chances that it may cause sleepiness. It is important to know that if other anti-allergic medications are taken orally along with this medication then they may make you sleepy. Avoid driving or performing work on heavy machinery work if you feel sleepy. Contact your doctor if the medicine makes you uneasy.

The Melop 0.1% Eye Drop should be instilled in the affected eye(s) with one drop twice daily. The duration of treatment with Melop 0.1% Eye Drop will depend upon the disease condition, its severity, and the response of the patient to the treatment. The medicine can be given for as long as four months if considered necessary. However, the exact duration is decided by your doctor.