Oftal eye drops solution 0.5 mg/ml bottle 5 ml

"Oftal" eye drops are used for symptomatic temporary relief of secondary eye hyperemia due to moderate irritant effects and allergic conjunctivitis.

Composition

Active ingredient: tetryzoline (1 ml of solution contains tetryzoline hydrochloride 0.5 mg).

Excipients: boric acid, benzalkonium chloride, sodium tetraborate, disodium edetate, sodium chloride, purified water.

Contraindication

Method of application

For topical use in ophthalmology only.

The solution can be used for more than 72 hours only under the supervision of a doctor.

Adults and children ≥ 6 years of age: instill 1-2 drops into the affected eye(s) up to 4 times daily.

Children aged 2 to 6 years: the drug should be used only under the supervision of a physician.

Application features

Pregnant women

Adequate and well-controlled studies of the effects of tetrizoline hydrochloride on the fetus have not been conducted. There are no data on the excretion of the drug into breast milk.

Although the drug is not intended for systemic exposure, before using it in pregnant and breastfeeding women, it is recommended to consult a doctor to assess the possible risk.

Children

The drug can be used in children aged 2 to 6 years only on doctor's prescription. There is no experience of using the drug in children under 2 years of age.

Drivers

The use of eye drops may cause temporary blurred vision.

Overdose

When using the drug according to the recommendations, overdose is unlikely. In case of overdose, increased hyperemia or reactive hyperemia may be observed.

Symptoms that may occur with ingestion or excessive use: bradycardia, drowsiness, decreased blood pressure, apathy and decreased body temperature. Additional symptoms that may occur only with ingestion of the drug may be apnea, central nervous system depression and coma, respiratory depression, and possible development of reactions from the cardiovascular system.

Treatment: If the drug is swallowed, treatment consists of taking activated charcoal and emptying the stomach. Further treatment should be symptomatic and supportive.

Side effects

Application site reactions (including burning in the eyes and periocular area, irritation of the mucous membrane of the eyes, eye pain, itching, erythema, stinging in the eyes, dilation of the pupils (mydriasis), reactive hyperemia of the eye ("ricochet" hyperemia of the eye)). Systemic sympathomimetic effects may sometimes occur. Allergic reactions are possible in patients with hypersensitivity to the components of the drug.

Storage conditions

Store in the original packaging at a temperature not exceeding 25 °C, out of the reach of children.

Shelf life - 2 years.

The shelf life of the drug after opening the bottle is no more than 4 weeks.