Coldan eye drops 10 ml

COLDAN eye drops are used to treat non-infectious irritations of the conjunctiva caused by light, smoke, chemicals, dust, drafts, etc. COLDAN eye
drops contain a vasoconstrictor substance that causes the conjunctiva to swell and inhibits the formation of secretions in the eye. The effects of COLDAN eye drops begin after a few minutes and last for around 4 hours. 

Contraindications

COLDAN eye drops must not be used

• if you are allergic to naphazoline or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6);
• with dry eye inflammation;
• if you suffer from glaucoma (angle-closure glaucoma);
• after surgery on the pituitary gland or after surgical procedures carried out through the nose or mouth;
• if you are also taking MAO inhibitors (medicines for depression) or have taken them within the last two weeks;
• in children under 2 years of age (see also section 3).

Interactions

• Because of the risk of a blood pressure crisis, COLDAN eye drops should not be used at the same time as medicines to treat depression (MAO inhibitors, tri- and tetracyclic antidepressants) (see “COLDAN eye drops must not be used”).
• Narcotics (anaesthetics), medicines to dilate the pupils (atropine sulfate) or insulin (drug for diabetes) can, together with COLDAN eye drops, increase the effect on the heart and circulation.
• Any depressant effect on the central nervous system that may occur can be increased by alcohol, sleeping pills, tranquilizers (drugs that have an anti-anxiety and relaxing effect), and neuroleptics (drugs used to treat mental illnesses).
• The simultaneous use of theophylline (drug used to treat asthma) and its derivatives in high doses increases the side effects listed under point 4.
• COLDAN combined with guanethidine and reserpine (medicines used in blood pressure therapy) can lead to an increase in blood pressure.
• An increase in the effect occurs when medications for Parkinson's disease (trihexyphenidyl) and medications that support circulation (adrenaline and norepinephrine) are taken at the same time.
• A reduction in effectiveness occurs when taking some medications for gout or rheumatism/pain, anti-epileptic drugs (phenytoin), substances that reduce the clotting of the blood (anticoagulants), sleeping pills (barbiturates), medicines for fungal infections (griseofulvin), corticosteroids, antibiotics ( p-aminosalicylic acid) or anesthetics (halogenated hydrocarbons).
• Interactions can occur if you take medicines for high blood pressure (alpha and beta receptor blockers) at the same time.

Pregnancy and breast-feeding
If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before using this medicine.

COLDAN eye drops should not be used during pregnancy. It should not be used during breastfeeding as it is not known whether the active ingredient passes into breast milk.

COLDAN eye drops contain benzalkonium chloride.
Benzalkonium chloride can cause irritation to the eyes and discolor soft contact lenses. When using contact lenses, the lenses should be removed before using COLDAN eye drops and not reinserted until at least 15 minutes after using the eye drops. Benzalkonium chloride is known to cause discoloration of soft contact lenses.

This medicine contains 0.26 - 0.52 mg phosphates per single dose of 1 - 2 drops.
If you suffer from severe damage to the cornea (clear layer at the front of the eye), phosphates may occur in very rare cases due to calcium accumulation during treatment Cause cloudiness (cloudy spots) on the cornea. 

Application

Dosage
Adults, adolescents and children aged 6 years and over: 1 - 2 drops a maximum of 2 times daily into the conjunctival sac of the affected eye.
Children aged 2 – 6 years: Use as directed by your doctor.
COLDAN eye drops must not be used in children under 2 years of age.

Method of application
For use on the eyes. For instillation into the conjunctival sac.

Wash your hands carefully before use. Tilt your head back, look up and drip 1 - 2 drops into the eye.
To prevent possible side effects caused by the eye drops flowing into the nose/throat area, the inner corner of the eye should be pressed with your thumb for 1 to 2 minutes after instillation.
For hygiene reasons and to avoid contamination, do not touch any surfaces with the dropper, including the eye.

Duration of application
There should be an interval of at least 4 hours between individual applications. Treatment with COLDAN eye drops should not be continued for longer than 7 days in adults and adolescents aged 12 years and over, and for children aged 6 - 12 years no longer than 5 days. If symptoms worsen or persist for more than 72 hours without noticeable improvement, please seek medical attention. A break of at least 10 days must be taken before further treatment.
COLDAN eye drops must not be used for ongoing treatment. Long-term, uninterrupted use may cause habituation symptoms.

Side effects

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

Psychiatric disorders
Uncommon: Anxiety, insomnia, restlessness

Heart disease

Rare: pulse acceleration, increase in blood pressure, cardiac arrhythmias

General disorders and complaints at the administration site
Rare: nausea, headache, dizziness
Not known: burning pain after local application.

In very rare cases, patients with severely damaged corneas developed clouding of the cornea due to calcium deposits during treatment with eye drops containing phosphates.

composition

The active ingredient is: naphazoline hydrochloride.
1 ml solution contains 1 mg naphazoline hydrochloride.

The other ingredients are: benzalkonium chloride, sodium chloride, sodium dihydrogen phosphate, sodium monohydrogen phosphate, sodium edetate, purified water.

1 ml corresponds to 24 drops.