Інструкція із застосування ALFATEX
Зміст інструкції
Alfatex
ophthalmic ointment
Betamethasone disodium phosphate / Chloramphenicol / Colistimetate sodium / Tetracycline
Read this leaflet carefully before using this medicine as it contains
important information for you.
- Keep this leaflet, you may need to read it again.
- If you have any questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
- This medicine has been prescribed for you only. Do not pass it on to others, even if they have the same symptoms as you, as it may be harmful.
- If any side effects occur, including those not listed in this leaflet, tell your doctor or pharmacist. See section 4.
Contents of this leaflet
- 1. What Alfatex is and what it is used for
- 2. What you need to know before you use Alfatex
- 3. How to use Alfatex
- 4. Possible side effects
- 5. How to store Alfatex
- 6. Contents of the pack and other information
1. What Alfatex is and what it is used for
Alfatex is a pharmaceutical association of:
- betamethasone disodium phosphate which belongs to the class of corticosteroids and has an anti-inflammatory effect,
- chloramphenicol, sodium colistimetate and tetracycline which act against bacteria that can cause eye infections. Alfatex is used in the treatment of eye inflammations (allergic, vernal, phlyctenular and infectious conjunctivitis, blepharitis, blepharoconjunctivitis, keratitis, keratoendotheliitis, keratoconjunctivitis, scleritis and episcleritis, uveitis), post-surgical and post-traumatic ocular inflammations, and lesions from thermal and chemical agents.
Contact your doctor if, at the end of the prescribed therapy, you do not notice an improvement or if you notice a worsening.
2. What you need to know before using Alfatex
Do not use Alfatex
- if you are allergic to betamethasone, chloramphenicol, colistimetate, tetracycline or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).
- if you suffer from:
- increased pressure inside the eye (ocular hypertension);
- inflammation of the cornea (the transparent membrane covering the colored part of the eye) caused by Herpes simplex or other viral infections involving the cornea and are in an acute ulcerative phase (except if you are using specific medicines for the herpes virus at the same time);
- viral infection of the transparent membrane covering the white part of the eye and the inside of the eyelids (conjunctivitis with ulcerative keratitis even in the initial stage);
- eye infection by mycobacteria (tuberculosis of the eye);
- eye infection by fungi (fungal eye infection);
- eye inflammation with pus production (acute purulent ophthalmia), infection of the transparent membrane covering the white part of the eye and the inside of the eyelids with pus production (purulent conjunctivitis);
- inflammation of the eyelid margin with pus production (purulent blepharitis);
- stye.
Topical corticosteroids should not be used in corneal lesions or abrasions as they delay the healing of damaged tissues, favoring the onset and spread of any infections.
Warnings and precautions
Consult your doctor or pharmacist before using Alfatex.
Some patients may experience sensitization (allergic reaction). If you experience symptoms such as itching or redness of the skin in the affected area, stop treatment and consult your doctor to start appropriate therapy.
The use of corticosteroids in patients with bacterial, viral or fungal conjunctivitis may mask the signs of infection progression.
Prolonged use of topical antibiotics can cause the growth of microorganisms that are not sensitive to them. You may become more susceptible to eye infections caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi or parasites.
Consult your doctor if your symptoms worsen or if they recur.
If you use the medicine for a long period at excessive doses, toxic effects may occur.
Rare cases of bone marrow failure (the bone marrow stops producing new blood cells) have been reported following prolonged use of chloramphenicol for topical use.
For this reason, Alfatex should be used according to the exact instructions of your doctor.
Application of corticosteroids to the eyes for a long period can cause increased pressure inside the eye (ocular hypertension), vision problems and clouding of the lens inside the eye, called a cataract. If you use Alfatex for a long period of time, you should have your eye pressure checked regularly.
Consult your doctor before using this medicine if you suffer from diseases that cause thinning of the transparent membrane covering the colored part of the eye (corneal thinning).
Contact your doctor if you experience blurred vision or other visual disturbances.
Children
In early infancy, the product should be administered only when absolutely necessary and under the direct supervision of a doctor.
Alfatex should not be used in children under three years of age in any case.
Other medicines and Alfatex
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines.
No drug interactions have been reported with the use of Alfatex so far.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
If you are pregnant, suspect you are pregnant or are planning a pregnancy, or if you are breastfeeding, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before using this medicine.
Pregnancy
Alfatex should be used during pregnancy only if strictly necessary. Consult your doctor, who will decide whether you should use Alfatex during pregnancy.
Driving and operating machinery
Application of the ophthalmic ointment may cause transient blurring of vision. If this occurs, do not drive or operate machinery until your vision is clear again.
3. How to use Alfatex
Use this medicine following the instructions of your doctor exactly. If you have any doubts
consult your doctor or pharmacist.
The recommended dose is 3 - 4 applications daily.
Apply a small amount of Alfatex ophthalmic ointment following the instructions that your
doctor has provided to you.
Use the medicine for the period of time prescribed by your doctor.
If you use more Alfatex than you should
Cases of overdose with the use of Alfatex have never been reported.
If you use more ointment than you should, it is unlikely to cause you any problems.
Apply the next dose normally.
If you forget to use Alfatex
Do not use a double dose to make up for a missed dose.
If you stop using Alfatex
If you have any doubts about the use of this medicine, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
4. Possible side effects
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everyone will experience them.
Application of Alfatex may generate mild and temporary burning and
stinging sensation. In such cases, it is appropriate to discontinue treatment and initiate
adequate therapy.
Prolonged use may determine posterior subcapsular cataract (clouding of the
lens inside the eye, called the crystalline lens) and increased intraocular
pressure.
Effects with unknown frequency (frequency cannot be established based on
available data): blurred vision.
Reporting of side effects
If you experience any side effects, including those not listed in this leaflet,
consult your doctor or pharmacist. You can also report side effects directly
through the national reporting system at
https://www.aifa.gov.it/content/segnalazioni-reazioni-avverse . By reporting side
effects, you can contribute to providing more information on the safety of this
medicine.
5. How to store Alfatex
Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the packaging after
Exp.
The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
Store at a temperature below 25°C.
Do not dispose of any medicine in wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist
how to dispose of medicines you no longer use. This will help protect the environment.
6. Contents of the pack and other information
What Alfatex contains
- The active ingredients are betamethasone disodium phosphate, chloramphenicol, colistinmethate sodium and tetracycline; 100 g of ointment contain 0.1 g of betamethasone disodium phosphate, 1 g of chloramphenicol, 18,000,000 I.U. of colistinmethate sodium and 0.5 g of tetracycline.
- The other ingredients are: liquid paraffin, anhydrous lanolin, white petrolatum.
Description of the appearance of Alfatex and contents of the pack
Alfatex ophthalmic ointment is presented as a semi-solid mass of light yellow color
inside an aluminum tube containing 3 g of ointment.
Marketing Authorisation Holder:
Alfa Intes Industria Terapeutica Splendore S.r.l.
via Fratelli Bandiera, 26 - 80026 Casoria (NA)
Manufacturer:
SIFI S.p.A. - Via Ercole Patti, 36 – 95025 Aci Sant’Antonio (CT)
- Країна реєстрації
- Лікарська формаEye drops, powder and solvent for solution, 3 G
- Код АТХS01CA05
- Діюча речовина
- Потрібен рецептТак
- Виробник
- Ця інформація надана лише для ознайомлення і не є медичною порадою. Рішення щодо лікування завжди приймає лікар.
- Альтернативи до ALFATEXЛікарська форма: Ophthalmic ointment, 0,2% + 0,5%Діюча речовина: betamethasone and antiinfectivesВиробник: THEA FARMA S.P.A.Потрібен рецептЛікарська форма: Eye drops, solution, 0.1% + 10%Діюча речовина: betamethasone and antiinfectivesВиробник: BRUSCHETTINI S.R.L.Потрібен рецептЛікарська форма: Ophthalmic gel, 1 MG/G/2,5 MG/GДіюча речовина: betamethasone and antiinfectivesПотрібен рецепт
Аналоги ALFATEX в інших країнах
Препарати з тією самою діючою речовиною, доступні в інших країнах.
Аналог ALFATEX у Іспанія
Лікарі онлайн щодо ALFATEX
Застосування, безпека та можливість призначення рецепта — за результатами медичної оцінки.
Отримайте рецепт на ALFATEX онлайн
Заповніть форму за 2 хвилини
Розкажіть про симптоми, історію хвороби та потрібний препарат.
Оберіть лікаря або ми призначимо
Оберіть спеціаліста або ми підберемо найближчого доступного лікаря.
Лікар розглядає ваш випадок
Зазвичай протягом 30 хвилин. Може ставити уточнювальні запитання в чаті.
Отримайте в будь-якій аптеці
Електронний рецепт надсилається на вашу пошту — дійсний по всій Польщі.
Часті запитання
ALFATEX потребує рецепта в Італія. Ви можете обговорити з лікарем онлайн, чи підходить цей лікарський засіб для вашої ситуації.
Діюча речовина у ALFATEX — betamethasone and antiinfectives. Це допомагає визначити препарати з тим самим складом, але під іншими торговими назвами.
ALFATEX виробляється компанією ALFA INTES INDUSTRIA TERAPEUTICA SPLENDORE S.R.L.. Назва бренду та упаковка можуть відрізнятися залежно від дистрибʼютора.
Лікарі, зокрема Сімейні лікарі, Психіатри, Дерматологи, Кардіологи, Ендокринологи, Гастроентерологи, Пульмонологи, Нефрологи, Ревматологи, Гематологи, Інфекціоністи, Алергологи, Геріатри, Педіатри, Онкологи, можуть оцінити доцільність застосування ALFATEX з урахуванням вашого стану та місцевих правил. Ви можете записатися на онлайн-консультацію, щоб обговорити симптоми та можливі подальші кроки.
Польща має добре розвинену систему охорони здоров'я у великих містах, таких як Варшава, Краків, Вроцлав і Гданськ. Аптеки широко доступні та працюють відповідно до чинного законодавства, забезпечуючи доступ до рецептурних препаратів.
Ви можете придбати ALFATEX у Варшаві, Кракові, Вроцлаві або Гданську в будь-якій аптеці за наявності дійсного рецепта.
Щоб отримати рецепт, ви можете скористатися Oladoctor:
Інші препарати з тією самою діючою речовиною (betamethasone and antiinfectives) включають BETABIOPTAL, BRUMETON KOLLOIDALE, TSIKLOR. Вони можуть відрізнятися торговою назвою або формою випуску, але містять той самий терапевтичний компонент. Перед зміною або початком прийому нового препарату варто проконсультуватися з лікарем.
















