Allergodil eye drops: instructions for use

Release form, composition

Allergodil comes in the form of 0.05% eye drops, which contain 500 μg azelastine hydrochloride.

Additional substances: water for injection, sorbitol, sodium hydroxide and edetate.

Pharmacological effect

Allergodil eye drops are an antiallergic agent used in ophthalmology, a phthalazinone derivative.

The active component of azelastine hydrochloride is a blocker of histamine H1 receptors, inhibits the synthesis and release of mediators of the early and late phases of allergic reactions, thereby providing a pronounced, prolonged antiallergic effect, eliminates tearing and itching.

The drug does not adversely affect the cardiovascular system, azelastine is practically not detected in the blood plasma, even with prolonged use.

The effect after topical application occurs in 15-20 minutes. Swelling and redness of the eyes are reduced, itching becomes less pronounced, the therapeutic effect can last from 10 to 12 hours.

Indications for use

Drug Allergodil prescribed for seasonal exacerbations of conjunctivitis, which is expressed by the following symptoms:

• burning or itching in the eyes;
• feeling of presence of a foreign object;
• redness and swelling;
• tearing or vice versa, dry eyeball.

Allergodil can be used as a complex treatment of infectious lesions of the eye on the recommendation of the attending specialist.

The drug is used in pediatric practice (from 4 years) with exacerbation of allergies. Allergodil can be used as a prophylactic for children from 12 years old and adults (for example, 10-14 days before the start of flowering of plants that cause allergic reactions).

Mode of application

The drug is intended only for instillation into the eyes. With the seasonal form of the disease Allergodil, it is necessary to drip 1 drop in each eye 2 times a day (in the morning and in the evening). In cases where the symptoms of conjunctivitis are pronounced, the medication can be increased up to 3-4 times a day.

Allergodil can be taken as a prophylactic agent, before contact with the allergen is planned.

If the patient suffers from conjunctivitis regardless of the season, the reception is as follows: 1 drop in each eye, no more than 2 times a day. Increasing the dose of the drug is possible, but after consultation with an ophthalmologist.

The maximum daily dose of medication should not exceed 4 times. Allergodil is not recommended for more than 2 months.

It is not allowed to bury the eyes while wearing lenses, but as a rule, the use of lenses is prohibited in this disease.

Drops need to bury in the middle of the lower eyelid, slightly delaying it, without touching the dispenser of the eyeball. Always wash hands thoroughly or disinfect before this procedure.

Side effects

Allergodil in some cases can cause the following side effects:

• eye irritation, dryness, redness;
• in more rare cases, bitterness in the mouth may occur;
• sometimes, temporary visual impairment or misting, therefore in the first days of treatment it is not recommended to drive a car and work with complex mechanisms;
• with long-term treatment or if the patient is allergic to certain substances in the drops, the development of intolerance may occur (therefore, the drug should be replaced on the recommendation of a doctor or canceled).

In some cases, such effects may occur immediately after instillation, usually after a few minutes, burning or itching disappear.

Contraindications

This drug should not be prescribed for the following conditions and pathologies:

• with a possible intolerance of one of the substances in the preparation;
• in the period of infectious eye disease of various etiologies. It is necessary to eliminate the infection process and prescribe a complex treatment with the use of Allergodil;
• The medicine is not used for the treatment of children under 4 years of age, as well as for the prevention of children under 12 years of age.

Pregnancy and lactation

Allergodil drops can not be prescribed during pregnancy. Research on the teratogenic effect on the fetus or placenta has not been conducted.

Also, treatment with this drug during the breastfeeding period is not recommended, the active substances of the agent have the ability to penetrate into breast milk.

Allergodil and other medications

No adverse reactions were found in the interaction of Allergodil and other drugs. However, when using this tool and other eye drops, it is necessary to consult a doctor.

If the doctor prescribed Allergodil in combination with other eye drops, then the interval between medication should be waited for 25-30 minutes.

Overdose

Against the background of an overdose of the drug, you may experience a burning sensation or the presence of a foreign object in the eyes, such as the sensation of sand. With this effect, you should thoroughly wash your eyes with running water, then you can apply compresses of chamomile or calendula decoction. If the symptoms of overdose do not disappear within 24 hours, then you should consult a doctor.

Intoxication of the body at the time of overdose is not observed.

Storage

Drops should be stored at a temperature not higher than +20 degrees. Shelf life 3 years from the date of issue. After the first use of the tool can be stored no more than 30 days. After this period, drug treatment is not possible due to the lack of therapeutic effect of the main substance.

special instructions

Using the drug Allergodil, you must adhere to the following tips:

• this tool has the ability to accumulate in the body, this implies a gradual reduction in dose, therefore, Allergodil is recommended to be instilled into the conjunctiva 2 times a day;
• Before you start using these drops, you must remove eye makeup and remove contact lenses;
• in the case when the agent is prescribed in combination with other drugs, it takes an interval of at least 30 minutes between doses;
• use of the drug should not exceed 5-6 months;
• the bottle after opening can be used only for 4 weeks, after the expiration of this period the therapeutic effect of the drug is lost;
• Allergodil preventive treatment should begin 14 days before the intended contact with the allergen.

Analogs Allergodila

The structural analogs of the active substance include:

• Azelastine;
• Azelastine hydrochloride
• Allergodil S.

Prices Allergodil eye drops

Allergodil eye drops 0.05%, polyethylene bottle 6 ml - from 408 rubles.