VISIOFEN*COLL 30FL 0.25MG/ML

Visiofen 0.25 mg/ml eye drops, solution in single-dose container
Ketotifen

What it is and what it is used for
Visiofen contains the active ingredient ketotifen hydrogen fumarate, which is an antiallergic substance.
Visiofen is used for the treatment of symptoms of seasonal allergic conjunctivitis.

What you need to know before taking the medicine
Do not use Visiofen
- if you are allergic to ketotifen hydrogen fumarate or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).

Warnings and precautions
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using Visiofen.

Children
Safety and efficacy in children under 3 years of age have not been established.

Possible side effects
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.

The following side effects have been reported.

Common side effects (may affect up to 1 in 10 people)
- eye irritation or pain
- eye inflammation
- corneal epithelial damage

Uncommon side effects (may affect up to 1 in 100 people)
- blurred vision after instillation of drops in the eye
- dry eye
- eyelid disorder
- conjunctivitis
- increased sensitivity of the eyes to light
- visible bleeding in the white of the eye
- headache
- drowsiness
- skin rash (which may also be itchy)
- eczema (itching, redness, burning of the rash)
- dry mouth
- allergic reaction (including swelling of the face and eyelids) and increased severity of existing allergic conditions, such as asthma and eczema

Reporting of side effects
If you get any side effects, including those not listed in this leaflet, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. You can also report side effects directly via the national reporting system at: https://www.aifa.gov.it/content/segnalazionireazioni-avverse.
By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.