Bausch + Lomb AllergiFlash eye drops pods

AllergiFlash single-dose eye drops contain the active ingredient levocabastine. This non-prescription allergy eye drop belongs to the family of medications called antihistamines.

This single-dose eye drop blocks the release of histamine in the body and thus reduces allergic reactions. AllergiFlash is used to treat allergic conjunctivitis, which is characterized by red, swollen, watery, or itchy eyes and eyelids.

How to use AllergiFlash single-dose antihistamine eye drops?

The dosage of AllergiFlash is 1 drop in each eye, repeated if necessary, up to 4 times a day.

Before using AllergiFlash, wash your hands to avoid any risk of contamination.
Break off the tip of the single-dose drop and ensure that it does not come into contact with your eye or hands. Tilt your head back and lower the lower edge of your eyelid while looking up at the ceiling.
Place a drop in your eye and close it for a few seconds.
Wipe off any excess AllergiFlash with a clean gauze pad.
Squeeze the inner corner of your eye for one minute to prevent the product from entering the bloodstream.
The amount of eye drops in the AllergiFlash dose is sufficient to treat both eyes.
Discard it afterward, even if there is any remaining eye drops.
If you are treating allergic conjunctivitis with multiple eye drops, wait at least 15 minutes before putting more drops in your eye.

Precautions for using AllergiFlash anti-allergy doses

Temporary vision disturbances may be experienced: wait until they disappear before driving.
If you are allergic to levocabastine or any of the excipients (hydroxypropylbetadex, sodium dihydrogen phosphate dihydrate, disodium phosphate dodecahydrate, sodium chloride, purified water), do not use AllergiFlash.
This antihistamine eye drop does not contain preservatives.

Occasional use of AllergiFlash during pregnancy is possible. However, due to a lack of data, it is preferable to refrain from use during breastfeeding.

If symptoms worsen or persist, it is best to consult your doctor.

Read the instructions carefully before using AllergiFlash eye drop unit-dose containers.

Packaging: Box of 10 unit-dose containers

If symptoms are not due to an allergy but rather to dry eye, it is preferable to use Artelac single-dose containers.


LEAFLET
ANSM - Updated on: 02/17/2023
Name of the medicinal product
ALLERGIFLASH 0.05%, eye drops, solution in single-dose container
Levocabastine
Box
Please read all of this leaflet carefully before using this medicine because it contains important information for you.
You must always use this medicine exactly as provided in this leaflet or by your doctor or pharmacist.
Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again.
Ask your pharmacist for advice or information.
If you experience any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. See section 4.
You must talk to your doctor if you do not feel better or if you feel worse after 5 days.
What is in this leaflet? 1. What is ALLERGIFLASH 0.05% Eye Drops, Solution in Single-Dose Container and what is it used for?
2. What you need to know before using ALLERGIFLASH 0.05% Eye Drops, Solution in Single-Dose Container?
3. How to use ALLERGIFLASH 0.05% Eye Drops, Solution in Single-Dose Container?
4. Possible side effects?
5. How to store ALLERGIFLASH 0.05% Eye Drops, Solution in Single-Dose Container?
6. Contents of the pack and other information.
1. WHAT IS ALLERGIFLASH 0.05% Eye Drops, Solution in Single-Dose Container AND WHAT IS IT USED FOR?
Pharmacotherapeutic group: Selective H1 antihistamine - ATC code: S01GX02
ALLERGIFLASH 0.05% eye drops, solution in a single-dose container, contains the active ingredient levocabastine. This substance belongs to the family of medications called antihistamines. These medications block the release of histamine in the body and thus reduce allergic reactions (histamine plays an important role in allergies).
This medication is used to treat the symptoms of an eye allergy (allergic conjunctivitis), which can be characterized by swollen, red, itchy, or watery eyes and/or eyelids.
You should consult your doctor if you do not feel better or if you feel worse after 5 days. 2. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE USING ALLERGIFLASH 0.05%, eye drops, solution in single-dose containers?
Never use ALLERGIFLASH 0.05%, eye drops, solution in single-dose containers:
· if you are allergic to levocabastine or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).
Warnings and precautions
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using ALLERGIFLASH 0.05%, eye drops, solution in single-dose containers.
Wearing contact lenses is not recommended during treatment.
Children
The use of ALLERGIFLASH 0.05%, eye drops, solution in single-dose containers is not recommended in children under 6 years of age due to limited data. Other medicines and ALLERGIFLASH 0.05%, eye drops, solution in single-dose container
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are using, have recently used, or might use any other medicines.
ALLERGIFLASH 0.05%, eye drops, solution in single-dose container with food
Not applicable.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist before taking this medicine.
Pregnancy
Caution should be exercised when using this medicine during pregnancy.
Breast-feeding
Due to a lack of data, the use of levocabastine is not recommended during breastfeeding.
Driving and using machines
Patients experiencing visual disturbances (slight irritation following instillation) should refrain from driving or operating machinery until these symptoms disappear. ALLERGIFLASH 0.05%, eye drops, solution in a single-dose container, contains phosphates.
This medicine contains 2.379 mg of phosphates per single-dose.
If you have severe damage to the cornea (the transparent layer at the front of the eye), phosphates may, in very rare cases, cause vision problems due to calcium accumulation during treatment (appearance of cloud-like inclusions).
3. HOW TO USE ALLERGIFLASH 0.05%, eye drops, solution in a single-dose container?
Always use this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as directed by your doctor or pharmacist. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.
Dosage
The recommended dose is one drop in each eye twice a day. This dose can be increased, if necessary, to one drop 3 to 4 times a day. Use the eye drops at regular intervals. Use in children aged 6 years and older and adolescents: The recommended dose remains unchanged.
Use the eye drops at regular intervals.
Never exceed the recommended dose.
Method of administration
For the eye.
This medication should be administered directly into the eye. It should never be injected.
When using this eye drop, follow these steps:
1. Wash your hands thoroughly before instilling.
2. To reduce the risk of infection, avoid contact between the tip of the single-dose container and the eye or eyelids.
3. Tilt your head back and look at the ceiling.
4. Gently lower your lower eyelid to form a small pocket.
5. Tilt the single-dose container over the eye and squeeze it to release one drop into each affected eye.
6. Blink once to distribute the eye drops over the entire surface of the eye.
7. With your eye closed, carefully wipe off any excess, especially on the cheek.
8. To avoid systemic effects, it is recommended to compress the inner corner of the eye for 1 minute after each instillation.
9. Discard the single-dose container after use. Do not store it for future use.
If you are taking another eye drop at the same time, leave 15 minutes between instillations.
The amount of eye drops in one single-dose is sufficient to treat both eyes.
This eye drop does not contain a preservative.
Duration of treatment
Treatment should not be extended beyond 5 days without medical advice.
If you do not experience improvement or if your symptoms persist, you should consult your doctor. If you use more ALLERGIFLASH 0.05% Eye Drops, Solution in Single-Dose Container than you should
In case of overdose, drowsiness may occur. Rinse thoroughly with sterile saline solution. Then simply continue your treatment with the next dose.
If you forget to use ALLERGIFLASH 0.05% Eye Drops, Solution in Single-Dose Container
Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose; simply continue your treatment.
If you stop using ALLERGIFLASH 0.05% Eye Drops, Solution in Single-Dose Container
Not applicable.
If you have any further questions on the use of this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
4. WHAT ARE THE POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS?
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
Common side effects (may affect up to 1 in 10 people) include:
Eye pain, blurred vision, burning, stinging, and eye irritation;
Uncommon side effects (may affect up to 1 in 100 people) include:
Swelling (oedema) of the eyelids;
Very rare side effects (may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people) include:
Conjunctivitis, eye swelling and inflammation, eye redness, watery eyes, and itchy eyes;
Rash, skin redness, and a general allergic reaction that may be serious and include sudden swelling of the face and neck or sudden malaise with a drop in blood pressure and difficulty breathing. In this case, stop treatment immediately and notify your doctor.
· Headaches;
· Palpitations.
If you have severe damage to the cornea (the transparent layer at the front of the eye), phosphates may, in very rare cases, cause vision problems due to calcium accumulation during treatment (appearance of cloud-like inclusions) (see section 2 "Warnings and precautions").
Reporting of side effects
If you experience any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the national reporting system: National Agency for the Safety of Medicines and Health Products (ANSM) and the network of Regional Pharmacovigilance Centers - Website: https://signalement.social-sante.gouv.fr/
By reporting side effects, you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
5. HOW TO STORE ALLERGIFLASH 0.05%, eye drops, solution in single-dose container?
Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date printed on the packaging after EXP. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
Discard the single-dose container immediately after use.
Do not use this medicine if you notice any visible signs of deterioration.
Do not dispose of any medicines via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines you no longer use. These measures will help protect the environment.
6. CONTENTS OF THE PACK AND OTHER INFORMATION
What ALLERGIFLASH 0.05%, eye drops, solution, single-dose container contains
· The active ingredient is:
Levocabastine.................................................................................................................. 0.05 g
as levocabastine hydrochloride
per 100 mL of solution
· The other ingredients are:
· Hydroxypropylbetadex, sodium dihydrogen phosphate dihydrate, disodium phosphate dodecahydrate, sodium chloride, purified water.
What ALLERGIFLASH 0.05%, eye drops, solution, single-dose container looks like and contents of the outer packaging
This medicine is presented as eye drops, solution, single-dose container; box of 10 single-dose containers of 0.3 mL. Marketing Authorization Holder
LABORATOIRE CHAUVIN
416 RUE SAMUEL MORSE – CS 99535
34961 MONTPELLIER
Marketing Authorization Holder
LABORATOIRE CHAUVIN
416 RUE SAMUEL MORSE – CS 99535
34961 MONTPELLIER
Manufacturer
LABORATOIRE CHAUVIN
ZONE INDUSTRIELLE DE RIPOTIER
50 AVENUE JEAN MONNET
07200 AUBENAS
Names of the medicinal product in the Member States of the European Economic Area
Not applicable.
This leaflet was last revised:
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Other
Detailed information on this medicinal product is available on the ANSM website (France). Health Education Tip:
a) What is an allergy? What is an allergic reaction?
An allergy is an excessive reaction of our body to substances it considers harmful, called allergens. Allergens are the factors and substances that trigger allergies and the associated disorders.
During repeated and intensive contact between our body and the allergen, an allergic reaction is triggered.
An allergic reaction refers to the set of symptoms that appear a few minutes or hours after exposure to allergens. These allergens come from plants, animal hair, food, dust mites, mold, or are substances of occupational origin.
This allergic reaction causes the release of substances such as histamine into the body, which is responsible for the symptoms experienced.
As with any allergic illness, it is important to consult a doctor at least once. IT WILL DETERMINE THE NEED FOR AN ALLERGY ASSESSMENT.
b) How to recognize allergic conjunctivitis?
Redness of the eye and the inside of the eyelids accompanied by itching, swelling, and watering are signs of allergic conjunctivitis.
This condition often accompanies allergic rhinitis (sneezing, runny nose, stuffy nose) because they are triggered by the same allergens (pollen, dust mites, pet dander, etc.).
c) Some practical advice
· Do not rub your eyes, even if they itch, because after temporary relief, this rubbing can only worsen the situation.
· Gently rinse your eyes with clean water or a sterile eye wash to remove pollen and thus provide relief.
· Temporarily remove makeup. Healing of conjunctivitis or its recurrence upon reapplication may eventually help identify the responsible substance. The presence of an eye allergy should lead to careful selection of cosmetics.
· If you wear contact lenses, it is best to remove them for the duration of eye drop treatment.
d) In case of acute eye pain, decreased vision, or blurred vision, consult your doctor.
e) Prevention of recurrence
Removing the allergen (avoidance) is the best measure to eliminate or reduce allergy symptoms.
For household allergens: it is essential to take measures to reduce the presence of allergens:
· The mattress should be completely covered with a dust mite-proof plastic cover, as should the pillows. The bed base, unless it is made of slats or metal, should be covered with plastic. All bedding should be washed twice a month at 60°C if possible.
· The room should be ventilated and cleaned regularly.
· Avoid bed rugs and carpets on the floor.
· Avoid pets.
· During pollen season, it is possible to reduce exposure to pollen.
· In your garden, diversify your plantings by avoiding the most allergenic species (cypress, thuja, birch, etc.).
· Avoid mowing the lawn yourself during pollen season.
· Gardening is best done with protective goggles and a mask.