ALLERGODIL 6 ml.

Qualitative and quantitative composition

Active substance:

Alergodil eye drops containing 0.05% solution of azelastine hydrochloride as active substance. Each drop contains 0,015 mg azelastine hydrochloride.
Excipients:

Benzalkonium chloride, edetate disodium, hypromellose, sorbitol, sodium hydroxide and water.

Pharmaceutical form and quantity in one package:
Eye drops.

Alergodil eye drops is bright, sterile, clear aqueous solution in a plastic bottle fitted with a dropper. The vial contains 6 ml eye drops.


Pharmacotherapeutic group

Antiallergic medicine.

How does your medicine?

Alergodil eye drops contain the antihistamine substance called azelastine hydrochloride. This material prevents the action of histamine and other substances produced by the body, which are formed as part of an allergic response to pollen (as in hay fever) or to other allergens such as hair of cats and dogs, or house dust.

Indications

Alergodil eye drops used for the treatment of allergic conjunctivitis and allergic rhino conjunctivitis. These allergies can affect you only at certain times of year (eg allergy to pollen, also called hay fever) or throughout the year (eg. Allergic to fur of dogs and cats to dust mites). Symptoms are red eyes, itchy and / or watery eyes and sometimes runny, stuffy nose and smadyasht. Optilast should help with these symptoms.

Contraindications

In what cases should not take Alergodil eye drops?

• if you have ever had an allergic reaction to the active substance azelastine hydrochloride, to benzalkonium chloride (preservative) or any other of the above-mentioned excipients.
In what cases only after consulting your doctor, you can take Alergodil eye drops?

Important to note the facts before you start taking this medicine:

• Are you pregnant?

• Breast milk it?

If the answer to any of these questions is yes, you should tell your doctor - he may decide to change your treatment.

Special precautions for use

Not recommended for use Alergodil eye drops when wearing contact lenses.
Alergodil eye drops is not recommended for the treatment of infections.
Alergodil eye drops contain a preservative - benzalkonium chloride to which you may be allergic.

Alergodil eye drops should not be used in children under 4 years of age!

Drug interactions and other forms of interaction

It is not known Alergodil eye drops can interact with other medicines.

What to do if you see another doctor or go into hospital?

If you see another doctor or go into hospital for treatment, tell your doctor about all medicines you take, including Alergodil drops.

What food and drinks should avoid?

It is not known Alergodil eye drops interact with any type of food or drink.

Dosage, route and duration of administration How to use your medicine?

To be able to put right Alergodil eye drops is recommended to stand in front of a mirror so you can see what you do the first few times. Wash your hands and then:

1. Carefully wipe with a cloth around his eyes to remove any moisture

2. Unscrew the top of the vial and check whether the turkey baster is clean.

3. Gently pull the lower eyelid down

4. Carefully place one drop into the middle of your lower eyelid. Be careful not to touch the turkey baster your eyes.

5. lie down on your lower eyelid and gently press on the inner corner of the eye to the nose. Then, as your finger pressed to his nose, blinked slowly several times to spread the drop on the surface of the eye.

6. Repeat this procedure with the other eye.

Put one drop in each eye in the morning and evening. In more severe cases, your doctor may prescribe one drop in each eye 4 times daily. Alergodil Always use eye drops as you have been prescribed by your doctor.

Overdose and other errors in use

What should you do if you forget to attach your medicine? If you forget to put your eye drops, apply them when you remember. Then place the next dose at the usual time.

What should be done overdose?

If you put too much Alergodil eye drops in his eyes, you probably will not have any problems. If you're worried, talk to your doctor. Ingestion of Alergodil eye drops, the risk of overdose is small, since the droplets contain a small amount of drug. However, if someone, especially a child accidentally drink Optilast, contact your doctor or the nearest emergency department.

Adverse reactions

Like many other drugs Alergodil eye drops can cause some side effects. Usually they are not serious. Some patients may appear mild inflammation in the eye after placing Alergodil eye drops, which does not last long. You can feel the bitter taste in the mouth, which should disappear quickly, especially if you take a sweet drink. If you notice other problems, tell your doctor.

Keep Alergodil drops out of the reach of children. Otherwise, your drops can harm them.

Expiry date

Once opened your bottle Alergodil eye drops do not use the drops longer than 4 weeks.