Allergodil seasonal Gtt Opht Fl 4 ml

What is Allergodil seasonal eye drops and when is it used?

Allergodil seasonal eye drops is a medicine for the symptomatic treatment of allergic conjunctivitis. At the same time, an allergic-related inflammation of the nasal mucosa can be present. Allergodil seasonal eye drops quickly (10 to 20 minutes after application) reduce the symptoms associated with hay fever, such as itching in the eyes, swelling of the conjunctiva and eyelids and tears.

An allergy is an overreaction of the body's defense system to foreign, actually harmless substances. It can be triggered, for example, by contact with pollen, house dust mites or animal hair.

Allergodil seasonal blocks the effects of histamine and other inflammatory substances that are increasingly released in the event of an allergy. It counteracts the symptoms of allergic conjunctivitis.

What should you pay attention to?

Please contact your doctor, pharmacist or druggist:

• If you are not sure whether your eye symptoms are due to an allergy. This applies in particular if only one eye is affected, if vision is impaired or the eye hurts and there are no symptoms in the nose.If the symptoms worsen or persist for more than 48 hours despite the use of Allergodil seasonal eye drops.

When should Allergodil seasonal eye drops not be used?

In the case of hypersensitivity to the active ingredient azelastine hydrochloride or any of the other ingredients, Allergodil seasonal eye drops may be used should not be used.

When should caution be taken when using Allergodil seasonal eye drops?

This medicinal product contains 0.125 mg benzalkonium chloride per ml (0.00375 mg/drop). Benzalkonium chloride can be absorbed by soft contact lenses and can discolour the contact lenses. You must remove your contact lenses before using this medicine and wait 15 minutes before putting them back in.Benzalkonium chloride can also cause eye irritation, particularly if you have dry eyes or diseases of the cornea (the clear layer at the front of the eye). Contact your doctor or pharmacist if you experience an unusual feeling, burning sensation or pain in the eye after using this medicine.Allergodil seasonal eye drops are not suitable for the treatment of eye infections.Children under the age of 12 should not be treated with Allergodil seasonal eye drops.Interactions with other medicines have not been observed to date.After using the eye drops may a slight burning sensation may occur temporarily. As long as your vision is impaired, you should not drive or operate machines.Inform your doctor or pharmacist if you

• suffer from other diseases,have allergies ortake other medicines (including those you bought yourself!) or use them on your eyes.

May Allergodil seasonal eye drops be used during pregnancy or used during breastfeeding?

Allergodil seasonal eye drops, like other medicines, should only be used during pregnancy and breastfeeding if specifically prescribed by the doctor.

How do you use Allergodil seasonal eye drops?

Unless otherwise prescribed by the doctor, Allergodil seasonal eye drops are used as follows:

Adults and adolescents from 12 years of age: 2x per eye per day 1 drop. TheThis dosage can be increased up to 4 times a day if you are heavily exposed to allergy-causing materials (pollen).Tilt your head back, pull your lower eyelid down and carefully drip a drop into the conjunctival sac. Repeat the process for the other eye. Make sure that the dropper tip does not come into contact with your hands or eyes.You should continue treatment with Allergodil seasonal eye drops until you are symptom-free or for as long as you are exposed to the allergy-causing materials (pollen). However, you should not use Allergodil seasonal eye drops for longer than 2 weeks without a doctor's prescription. If symptoms persist after this time, consult a doctor. If prescribed by the doctor, the preparation can be used for longer than 2 weeks.

In the event of an overdose after accidental ingestion, you should consult a doctor immediately.

Observe the dosage given in the package leaflet or prescribed by the doctor. If you think the medicine is too weak or too strong, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or druggist.

What side effects can Allergodil seasonal eye drops have?

The most common side effect can be a mild, temporary burning sensation after use, which occurs especially at the beginning of treatment. The slightly bitter taste of the active substance is also often noticed, as small amounts of the eye drops can get into the throat and tongue via the tear duct and the connection with the nose.

Very common (affects more than 1 user in 10)

Temporary burning sensation after application (18.4%).

Common (affects 1 to 10 users in 100)

Bitter taste.

Uncommon (affects 1 to 10 users in 1000)

Slight itching of the eyes or red, dry eyes.

Very rare (affects less than 1 user in 10,000)

Allergic reactions.

If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or pharmacist druggist. This also applies in particular to side effects that are not listed in this leaflet.

What else needs to be taken into account?

The medicinal product may only be used up to the date marked «EXP» on the container.

Use by after opening

Shelf life after opening.

Storage instructions

Keep at room temperature (15-25°C) and out of the reach of children.