Colirio de azelastina para las alergias

About azelastine eye drops

Allergic conjunctivitis causes red, watery, itchy eyes. It is caused by exposure to irritants such as plant pollens, pet fur, cosmetics or house dust mite. Seasonal allergic conjunctivitis occurs at certain times in a year, a common cause being an allergy to pollen in the hay fever season. Perennial allergic conjunctivitis persists throughout the year. This is commonly due to an allergy to house dust mite or animal hair.

Azelastine is an antihistamine; it helps relieve allergic itchiness by blocking the release of a chemical called histamine, which is produced by the body as part of an allergic reaction.

Before using azelastine eye drops

Para asegurarse de que éste es el tratamiento adecuado para usted, antes de empezar a usar el colirio es importante que su médico lo sepa:

• Si usa lentes de contacto blandas.

• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding. (Although azelastine is not known to be harmful to babies, it is still important that you tell your doctor if you are expecting or breastfeeding a baby.)

• If you have ever had an allergic reaction to an antihistamine, or to any other eye drops.

How to use azelastine eye drops

1. Lávese las manos antes de utilizar las gotas.

2. Quita la tapa.

3. Tilt your head back a little, and then pull the lower lid of your eye out to form a pocket between your eye and the lower eyelid.

4. Sostenga la botella boca abajo cerca del ojo. Procure no tocarse el ojo mientras lo hace.

5. Presione el frasco lo suficiente para que entre una gota en el ojo. Utilice una segunda gota sólo si la primera no ha entrado en el ojo.

6. Cierre el ojo durante uno o dos minutos y presione suavemente en el lado de la nariz donde el rabillo del ojo se une con la nariz. Esto ayuda a evitar que la gota se escurra y la mantiene en el ojo.

7. Repite el proceso en el otro ojo.

8. Vuelva a colocar la tapa.

Aproveche al máximo su tratamiento

• Antes de empezar a usar el colirio, lea el prospecto impreso del envase. En él encontrará más información sobre el colirio, así como una lista completa de los efectos secundarios que puede tener su uso.

• Azelastine eye drops should usually be used twice a day (in the morning and the evening). If your symptoms are particularly severe, your doctor may suggest you use them up to four times a day.

• When you first put the drop into your eye, it may cause blurred vision. This should quickly clear, but make sure you can see clearly again before you drive and before you use machines or tools.

• Tenga cuidado de no tocarse el ojo, los dedos o cualquier otra superficie con el cuentagotas de la botella. Esto podría infectar el líquido que queda en el frasco.

• Si utiliza otros colirios, deje pasar entre 5 y 10 minutos entre cada uno de ellos. Esto es para evitar que entre en el ojo más líquido del que puede soportar. De lo contrario, las gotas rebosarán y no surtirán el efecto deseado.

• Your doctor will tell you how long to use the drops for. You should not use the drops for a period of more than six consecutive weeks.

• If your symptoms do not improve within two days, or if they become worse, make another appointment to see a doctor.

• Do not wear soft contact lenses while you are using the eye drops, unless your doctor has advised you otherwise. This is because lenses will irritate your eyes, and also because there is a preservative in the drops which can affect soft contact lenses.

Can azelastine eye drops cause problems?

Along with their useful effects, eye drops can cause unwanted side-effects although not everyone experiences them. The table below contains the most common one associated with azelastine eye drops. The best place to find a full list of the side-effects which can be associated with azelastine is from the manufacturer's printed information supplied with the drops. Alternatively, you can find an example of a manufacturer's information leaflet in the reference section below. Speak with your doctor or pharmacist if any of the following continue or become troublesome.

En ocasiones, las personas pueden ser alérgicas a las gotas oftálmicas, sobre todo cuando éstas contienen un conservante. Si observa una erupción alrededor de los ojos, hinchazón o picor, deje de usar el colirio y consulte a su médico. Si experimenta cualquier otro síntoma que crea que puede deberse al colirio, consulte a su médico o farmacéutico.

How to store azelastine eye drops

• Mantenga todos los medicamentos fuera del alcance y de la vista de los niños.

• Almacenar en un lugar fresco y seco, lejos del calor y la luz directos.

• Eye drops only keep for four weeks once the bottle has been opened - do not use the drops if the bottle has been open for longer than this. This helps to prevent the risk of eye infections.

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