EYE DROPS ALFA DEC * GTT FL 10ML

EYE DROPS ALFA DEC * GTT FL 10ML

Therapeutic indications

Redness, tearing, burning and itching of the eyes caused by irritation phenomena (excessive exposure to dust, smoke, etc.).

Dosage and method of use

Eye drops: 1-2 drops in the conjunctival sac once or twice a day. Strictly adhere to the recommended doses. If symptoms persist or worsen after a short period of treatment, consult your doctor. In any case, the product should not be used for more than 4 consecutive days, unless otherwise prescribed, as undesirable effects may occur. A higher dosage of the product even if taken topically and for a short period of time can give rise to serious systemic effects.

Contraindications

It should not be used by people with narrow-angle glaucoma or other serious eye diseases. Hypersensitivity to the components or to other closely related substances from a chemical point of view. It should not be used in children under the age of twelve. Simultaneous treatment with monoamine oxidase inhibitors (see section 4.5).

Side effects

The use of the product can sometimes cause pupillary dilation, systemic effects from absorption (hypertension, cardiac disorders, hyperglycemia), increased intraocular pressure, nausea, headache. Hypersensitivity phenomena may rarely occur. In this case it is necessary to interrupt the treatment and consult the doctor so that, if necessary, appropriate therapy can be instituted. The patient is invited to report to the attending physician or pharmacist the possible occurrence of undesirable effects not described.

Special warnings

The product, although having poor systemic absorption, should be used with caution in patients suffering from hypertension, hyperthyroidism, cardiac disorders, bronchial asthma and hyperglycemia (diabetes). Infections, pus, foreign bodies in the eye, mechanical, chemical, heat damage require medical attention. The product should be kept out of the reach of children as accidental ingestion can cause CNS depression (marked sedation or hypotonia). Since the product, in the 10 ml bottle pack, contains benzalkonium chloride, soft contact lenses should not be worn during treatment. Since benzalkonium chloride is not present in the single-dose package, this can be used by contact lens wearers, or by those who show hypersensitivity to benzalkonium chloride.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

During pregnancy and lactation use only in case of real need, under the direct supervision of the doctor.

Expiration and retention

Eye drops (10 ml bottle)Store in the original packaging. Validity after first opening: 30 days.Eye drops (single-dose container)Store in the original packaging. Store at a temperature not exceeding 30 ° C. It does not contain preservatives; for this reason each single-dose container, once opened, must be thrown away after use, even if only partially used.

Interactions with other drugs

Alpha decongestant eye drops should not be used in subjects undergoing treatment with antidepressant drugs (MAOIs) and in the two weeks following such treatment as severe hypertensive crises can arise.

Overdose

Strictly adhere to the recommended doses. The product, if accidentally ingested or if used for a long time in excessive doses, can cause toxic phenomena, especially in children. If this happens: gastric lavage, sedation with diazepam and general supportive measures.

Active principles

Alpha decongestant eye drops 0.8 mg / ml eye drops, solution1 ml of solution contains: Active ingredient: Naphazoline nitrate: 0.8 mg. For excipients see point 6.1

Excipients

Eye drops (10 ml bottle):Sodium chloride, Monobasic potassium phosphate, Disodium phosphate dodecahydrate, Benzalkonium chloride, Hamamelis Virginiana concentrated distilled water, Ethyl alcohol, Camphor, Water for injections.Eye drops (single-dose container)Sodium chloride, Monobasic potassium phosphate, Disodium phosphate dodecahydrate, Hamamelis Virginiana concentrated distilled water, Ethyl alcohol, Camphor, Water for injections.