IMIDAZYL ANTIST*COLL 10X0.5ML

Imidazyl Antistaminico 1 mg/ml + 1 mg/ml eye drops, solution
naphazoline nitrate + tonzylamine hydrochloride

What it is and what it is used for
Imidazyl Antistaminico contains the active ingredients naphazoline nitrate, which belongs to a group of medicines called decongestants, and tonzylamine hydrochloride, which belongs to a group of medicines called antihistamines.

Imidazyl Antistaminico is used to treat allergies and inflammation of the eye (conjunctiva) accompanied by light sensitivity (photophobia), tearing, sensation of foreign bodies, pain.

Consult your doctor if you do not feel better or if you feel worse after 4 days of treatment.

What you need to know before taking the medicine
Do not use Imidazyl Antistaminico
- if you are allergic to the active ingredients or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6)
- if you are allergic to other medicines of the same class as naphazoline nitrate and tonzylamine hydrochloride; in particular xylometazoline, oxymetazoline, tetryzoline
- if you have a disease due to high pressure inside the eye (narrow-angle glaucoma) or if you have other severe eye diseases
- if you are simultaneously taking certain medicines used to treat depression (monoamine oxidase inhibitors) (see section "Other medicines and Imidazyl Antistaminico")
- in children under 12 years of age
- during pregnancy and breastfeeding (see section "Pregnancy and breastfeeding").

Warnings and precautions
Consult your doctor or pharmacist before using Imidazyl Antistaminico:
• if you suffer from high blood pressure (hypertension);
• if you have heart problems;
• if you suffer from an overactive thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism);
• if you have high blood sugar levels (hyperglycemia, diabetes).

The use, especially prolonged use, of topical medicines can cause allergies (sensitization phenomena). In such a case, discontinue treatment and contact your doctor.
Imidazyl Antistaminico is not suitable for the treatment of infections, mechanical damage (trauma), chemical or heat damage, or for removing foreign bodies from the eye.

Children
Imidazyl Antistaminico is contraindicated in children under 12 years of age.
Accidental ingestion of Imidazyl Antistaminico, especially in children, can cause toxic effects (see section "If you use more Imidazyl Antistaminico than you should").

Possible side effects
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
The use of the medicine can sometimes lead to
• pupil dilation;
• increased intraocular pressure;
• nausea;
• headache;
• general effects on the body such as:
     - increased blood pressure;
     - heart problems;
     - increased blood sugar (glucose) levels.

Rarely, allergic reactions (hypersensitivity) may occur; in such a case, discontinue treatment and consult your doctor.

Following the instructions in the package leaflet reduces the risk of side effects.

These side effects are generally temporary. If they occur, consult your doctor or pharmacist.