Collirio di antazolina e xilometazolina

About antazoline and xylometazoline eye drops

The drops contain two ingredients. Antazoline is an antihistamine; it helps relieve allergic itchiness by blocking the release of a chemical called histamine, which is produced by the body as part of an allergic reaction. Xylometazoline is a sympathomimetic agent; it works on the blood vessels in the eye to reduce redness. Antazoline and xylometazoline eye drops (brand name Otrivine-Antistin®) are used to treat congiuntivite allergica.

Allergic conjunctivitis causes red, watery and itchy eyes. It is caused by exposure to irritants such as plant pollens, pet fur, cosmetics or house dust mite. Seasonal allergic conjunctivitis occurs at certain times in a year, a common cause being an allergy to pollen in the febbre da fieno season. Perennial allergic conjunctivitis persists throughout the year. This is commonly due to an allergy to house dust mite or animal hair. Antazoline and xylometazoline eye drops are available on prescription, or you can buy them without a prescription at a pharmacy. They can be used by adults and by children over 12 years of age.

Per assicurarti che questo sia il trattamento giusto per te, prima di iniziare a usare le gocce oculari è importante che il tuo medico o farmacista sappiano:

• Se indossi lenti a contatto morbide.

• If you have any of the following: high blood pressure, an overactive thyroid gland, diabetes, increased pressure in your eye (glaucoma), heart or blood vessel disease, difficulty passing urine, or a tumour on your adrenal glands, called phaeochromocytoma.

• Se sei incinta o stai allattando. Questo perché, mentre aspetti o allatti un bambino, dovresti usare medicinali solo su raccomandazione di un medico.

• Se hai mai avuto una reazione allergica a un antistaminico o a qualsiasi collirio.

• Se stai assumendo o utilizzando altri medicinali. Questo include qualsiasi medicinale che stai assumendo e che è disponibile per l'acquisto senza prescrizione, così come i medicinali a base di erbe e complementari.

1. Lavati bene le mani prima di usare le gocce.

2. Rimuovi il tappo.

3. Inclina leggermente la testa all'indietro e tira verso il basso la palpebra inferiore per formare una tasca.

4. Tieni la bottiglia capovolta vicino al tuo occhio. Cerca di non toccare l'occhio mentre lo fai.

5. Gently squeeze the bottle to release one drop into your eye. Only use a second drop if the first drop missed going into your eye.

6. Chiudi l'occhio per un minuto o due e premi delicatamente sul lato del naso dove l'angolo dell'occhio incontra il naso. Questo aiuta a impedire che la goccia defluisca e la mantiene nell'occhio.

7. Ripeti il processo nell'altro occhio.

8. Rimetti il tappo.

• Before you start using the eye drops, read the manufacturer's printed information leaflet from the pack. It will give you more information about the drops and will provide you with a full list of the side-effects which you may experience from using them.

• Use the eye drops two or three times a day in both eyes, unless you have been told otherwise by your doctor.

• Take care not to touch your eye, fingers, or any other surface with the dropper of the bottle. This could infect the liquid left in the bottle.

• When you first put the drops into your eye, it may cause blurred vision. This should quickly clear, but make sure you can see clearly again before you drive and before using machines or tools.

• If you are using any other eye drops, leave 5-10 minutes between using the other eye drops. This is to prevent more liquid going into your eye than it can handle. Otherwise the drops will overflow from your eye and not have the intended effect.

• Do not wear soft contact lenses while you are using the eye drops unless your doctor has advised you otherwise. This is because lenses will irritate your eyes, and also because there is a preservative in the drops which can affect soft contact lenses.

• If your symptoms do not improve within a few days, or if they become worse, make an appointment to see a doctor.

• Your doctor will tell you how long to use the drops for. You should notice an improvement in your symptoms within a few days, but treatment for up to seven days is sometimes required. Do not use the drops for more than seven consecutive days.

Along with their useful effects, eye drops can cause unwanted side-effects although not everyone experiences them. The table below contains the most common one associated with antazoline and xylometazoline eye drops. You will find a full list in the manufacturer's information leaflet supplied with your drops. Unwanted effects often improve as your body adjusts to a new medicine, but speak with your doctor or pharmacist if the following continues or becomes troublesome.

Occasionally people can be allergic to eye drops, particularly when the eye drops contain a preservative. If you notice a rash around your eyes, or any swelling or increased itching, stop using the drops and contact a doctor for advice. If you experience any other symptoms which you think may be due to the eye drops, speak with your doctor or pharmacist for further advice.

• Tenere tutti i medicinali fuori dalla portata e dalla vista dei bambini.

• Conservare in un luogo fresco e asciutto, lontano da fonti di calore e luce diretta.

• Eye drops only keep for four weeks once the bottle has been opened so throw away the bottle after you have finished the course of treatment, even if there is some solution left. Never keep opened bottles of eye drops to use later. This helps to prevent the risk of eye infections.