
Qualitative and quantitative composition
In 1 ml Fotil has 5 mg timolol and 20 mg pilocarpine, and in 1 ml Fotil forte is 5 mg timolol and 40 mg pilocarpine.
1. Indications
This product is intended for treatment of glaucoma and / or ocular hypertension , where there is a need for a drug therapy combined with wound timolol pinlokarnnn n . It reduces intraocular pressure. The effect of the two active sastakn is additive . Timolol reduced production of aqueous humor and increasing Pilokarninat ottichaveno internal fluid .
2 . Dosage and method of administration
Recommended dosage 1 drop Fotil twice daily. To patsieniti , developed partial resistance, could be used Fotil forte 1 drop twice a day.
3 . Contraindications
Fotil Forte should not be used in the following diseases or conditions : heart failure , bradycardia or atrioventricular block , asthma or severe obstructive pulmonary disease , acute iritis, korisalna damage or allergy to any component of Fotil Forte.
4 . Special warnings and precautions for use
Eye drops Fotil Forte should not be used on the eye detsa.Kapkite Fotil Forte contains benzalkonium chloride as a preservative , which may cause eye irritation . Benzalkonium chloride may pretsevintira in soft contact lenses and cause discoloration of the lens. If urgent use of contact lenses during treatment with Fotil Forte, they must be removed before placing the drug and placed back after 15 minutes.
Fotil Forte contains a beta- blocker that may mask spmtomite caused From hypoglycemia in diabetics and symptoms of tireotokenkozata .
5 . Driving and using machines
The drug may impair accommodative , especially in the dark. Therefore, it is recommended not to drive vehicles and operate machinery two hours after drug administration.
6 . Pregnancy
Eye drops Fotil Forte should be administered during pregnancy or lactation only if the potential benefit to the mother justifies the risk to the fetus or infant. If you are pregnant or nursing , consult your doctor.
7 . Interaction with other drugs
Eye drops Fotil Forte can be administered with calcium channel blockers and beta- adrenergic blockers if the doctor considers it appropriate .
Consult your doctor if you are using other medicines together with Fotil Forte, especially if you use Simegidin .
The following medications are not recommended for concomitant use with Fotil / Fotil Forte:
amiodarone, halogenated volatile anesthetics, antiarrhythmics (propafenone and medications Class Ia ), baclofen, clonidin and lidocaine. Caution is advised during concomitant use of Fotil / Fotil Forte with the following medications : insulin or oral antidiabetic agents , contrast agents containing iodine , antidepressants , corticosteroids, mefloquine and kurape -like drugs.
8 . Undesirable effects
The following local adverse effects can be obtained when using eye drops comprising pilocarpin: transient burning pain in the eye, the ciliary spasm, vascular conjunctival congestion , blurred vision , tearing, temporal supraorbitalno headache induced myopia. They are often expressed in young subjects who started early therapy with pilocarpine. Visual acuity decreased in low light due to miosis . The use of miotics , rare cases of retinal detachment , rigidity and cysts of the iris. Prolonged use of pilocarpine was observed reverzibilna opalescence of the lens. Local side effects of therapy with topical beta -adrenergic antagonists include corneal anesthesia , superficial punctate keratitis, dry eye syndrome , and blepharoconjunctivitis . Visual disturbances , diplopia and ptosis are potentially possible with therapy Fotil / Fotil Forte. Glaucoma eye after prolonged use can become resistant to pilocarpine and timolol. However, it should be noted that the risk of the development of tolerance to the compound eye drop is smaller than for the other anti-glaucoma compositions containing a single active agent.
9. Overdose
Not lined more than two drops simultaneously in one eye. Symptoms of a possible overdose delay syrdechniya beat , low blood pressure , drowsiness and dizziness. In case of overdose, consult your doctor.
10 . Storage
Store at temperature conditions +2 to + 80S.Da avoid exposure to direct sunlight.
Do not use after the expiry date printed on the package. Open package must use within one month. After opening Fotil Forte can be stored at room temperature below 250c / .
Keep out of reach of children.