STILLA DECONG*COLL 8ML 0.05%

STILLA DECONGESTIONANTE 50mg/100ml eye drops, solution
Tetrizoline hydrochloride

What it is and what it is used for
STILLA DECONGESTIONANTE is an eye drop containing the active ingredient tetrizoline, which acts by decongesting the mucous membranes of the eyes, meaning it reduces inflammation and swelling.
STILLA DECONGESTIONANTE is used to relieve irritation, burning, redness, and itching of the eye due to allergic or physical causes (excessive exposure to sunlight, glare from snow, dazzling headlights during night driving, dust in workplaces, video screens, smoke, or pollen).

What you need to know before taking this medicine
Do not use STILLA DECONGESTIONANTE
- if you are allergic to the active ingredient or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).
- if you suffer from glaucoma or other severe eye diseases.
- in children under 3 years of age.

Warnings and precautions
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using STILLA DECONGESTIONANTE.
- the medicine should be used with caution in individuals suffering from hypertension (high blood pressure), heart problems, diabetes, hyperthyroidism, and in patients taking medicines known as MAO inhibitors (Tranylcypromine, Phenelzine, Pargyline).
- if there are infections, pus, or foreign bodies in the eye; or if the eye has suffered mechanical, chemical, or heat damage (such as bruises, abrasions, contact with harmful substances), the medicine should be used under strict medical supervision.
- if symptoms persist or worsen after a short period of treatment, consult a doctor.
- in children, accidental oral intake can cause drowsiness, even deep, and muscle relaxation.
- wait 5 minutes between using the eye drops and applying contact lenses.

For those involved in sports: this product contains substances prohibited for doping. Any use other than that indicated, or any different dosage regimen or route of administration than those described in this leaflet is prohibited.

Possible side effects
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
If you experience any of the following symptoms, STOP using STILLA DECONGESTIONANTE immediately: increased blood pressure, heart problems, or increased blood sugar. These effects occur only with very high doses.
However, in these cases, contact your doctor or the nearest hospital where you will be given appropriate and specific treatment.
Other side effects that may occur with the use of STILLA DECONGESTIONANTE include pupillary dilation, increased intraocular pressure, nausea, and headache. Hypersensitivity reactions may rarely occur.

Reporting of side effects
If you get any side effects, including any 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.