EYE DROPS ALFA ANTISTAM * 10 CONT

EYE DROPS ALFA ANTISTAM * 10 CONT

Therapeutic indications

Allergic and inflammatory states of the conjunctiva, accompanied by photophobia, lacrimation, sensation of foreign bodies.

Dosage and method of use

Instill 1-2 drops into the affected eye, up to 2-3 times a day, as needed. Strictly adhere to the recommended doses. A higher dosage of the product even if taken topically and for a short period of time can give rise to serious systemic effects. 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.

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 of absorption (hypertension, cardiac disorders, hyperglycaemia), 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 presenting a very 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 Keep out of the reach and sight of children as accidental ingestion can cause CNS depression (marked sedation or hypotonia) .. Since the product, in the 10 ml bottle package, 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 bottleStore in the original packaging. Validity after first opening: 30 days.Eye drops, single-dose containerStore at a temperature not exceeding 30 ° C, in the original package. The single-dose container 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 Antihistamine Eye Drops should not be used if you are taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors or if it has been less than two weeks since the last administration of these medicines as severe hypertensive crises can occur.

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. Accidental ingestion of the drug can cause CNS depression up to coma, especially in children. In these cases, immediate medical assistance is always required: gastric lavage, sedation with diazepam and general support measures.

Active principles

1 ml of solution contains:Active principles: Naphazoline nitrate 0.8 mg Tonzylamine hydrochloride 1 mg

Excipients

Eye drops, 10 ml bottle Sodium chloride, sodium citrate, monobasic sodium citrate, sodium edetate, benzalkonium chloride, levomentol, ethyl alcohol, water for injections. Eye drops, single-dose container Sodium chloride, sodium citrate, monobasic sodium citrate, sodium edetate, levomentol, ethyl alcohol, water for injections.