STILLA DECONG "0.05% EYE DROPS, SOLUTION" 8 ML BOTTLE"

Name
STILLA DECONGESTANT 50 mg/100 ml eye drops, solution
Tetryzoline hydrochloride


What is it and what is it for?
STILLA DECONGESTIONANTE is an eye drop containing the active ingredient tetryzoline, which acts by decongesting the mucous membranes of the eyes, i.e. reducing inflammation and swelling.
STILLA DECONGESTANT is used to relieve irritation, burning, redness, and itching of the eyes due to allergic or physical causes (excessive exposure to sunlight, snow glare, dazzling headlights when driving at night, dust in the workplace, video screens, smoke, or pollen).


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


Warnings and precautions
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using STILLA DECONGESTANT.
- The drug should be used with caution in subjects suffering from hypertension (high blood pressure), heart problems, diabetes, hyperthyroidism, and in patients taking drugs known as MAO inhibitors (Tranylcypromine, Phenelzine, Pargilline);
- 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 drug should be used under strict medical supervision;
- If after a short period of treatment the symptoms persist or worsen, consult a doctor;
- In children, accidental oral intake can cause drowsiness, even profound, and muscle relaxation;
The product is packaged in single sterile doses, each containing enough eye drops for use in both eyes. The single-dose packaging protects the drops from contamination and ensures sterility and stability. Preservative-free, it can also be used by contact lens wearers. Allow 5 minutes between using the drops and inserting contact lenses.

For athletes: Caution : This product contains substances prohibited for doping. Use for any indication, dosage, or route of administration other than those listed in this information 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 DECONGESTANT immediately : increased blood pressure, heart problems, or increased blood sugar. These effects only occur with very high doses. However, in these cases, contact your doctor or the nearest hospital for appropriate and specific treatment.
Other side effects that may occur with the use of STILLA DECONGESTANT are dilation of the pupil, increased pressure inside the eye, nausea and headache.
Hypersensitivity phenomena may rarely occur.

Reporting of side effects
If you experience 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.