Stilux

Ischemic attacks (including the residual effects after a stroke). Labyrinth disorders (including for maintenance therapy for dizziness, tinnitus, nystagmus, nausea and vomiting of labyrinth origin). Motion sickness (as a prophylactic agent). Prophylaxis of migraine. Meniere's disease. Prevention and treatment of disorders of peripheral circulation - atherosclerosis, thromboangiitis obliterans, Raynaud's disease, diabetic angiopathy, acrocyanosis.

Temporarily relieving redness, burning, and irritation caused by dry eyes. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Stilux is an eye decongestant, astringent, and lubricant. It works by constricting the blood vessels in the eye and coating the eye, which relieves redness, dryness, and irritation.

The dosage regimen is individual. Stilux Duopharma is taken orally in 25-50-75 mg 3 times / day after a meal. If necessary, the treatment can begin with half the dose and gradually increasing. To achieve the optimal therapeutic effect is used continuously for several months.

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What is the most important information I should know about Stilux?

Hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients.

In patients suffering from narrow-angle glaucoma, dry eye and keratoconjunctivitis sicca.

Not to be used in infants.

Not to be administered during Monoamine oxidase inhibitors or within 14 days of termination of such treatment.

In pregnancy and lactation as safety has not been established.

Use Stilux as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

• Stilux is for use in the eye only. Avoid contact with the nose, mouth, or other mucous membranes.
• To use Stilux, first, wash your hands. Tilt your head back. Using your index finger, pull the lower eyelid away from the eye to form a pouch. Drop the medicine into the pouch and gently close your eyes. Immediately use your finger to apply pressure to the inside corner of the eye for 1 to 2 minutes. Do not blink. Remove excess medicine around your eye with a clean tissue, being careful not to touch your eye. Wash your hands to remove any medicine that may be on them.
• To prevent germs from contaminating your medicine, do not touch the applicator tip to any surface, including your eye. Keep the container tightly closed.
• If you miss a dose of Stilux and you are using it regularly, use it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Stilux.

When this drug applied simultaneously with:

- tricyclic antidepressants, hypnotics, drugs that have a sedative effect, alcohol, ethanol-containing medication increases the effects on the CNS.

- antihypertensive drugs increased hypotensive effect.

- nootropics, vasodilators - increases the action of nootropic drugs and vasodilators.

- phenylpropanolamine reduces sedation effect of Stilux Duopharma.

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What are the possible side effects of Stilux?

A slight and transient burning sensation may occur after instillation.

Less frequent local effects are mydriasis, blurred vision and a slight increase in intra-ocular pressure.

Long term use may result in reactive redness of the eye (rebound effect).

If eye pain or change in vision occurs or if redness or irritation of the eye continues, worsens or lasts for more than 72 hours, discontinue treatment and consult with the physician.

Systemic absorption, especially in children and the elderly has been reported following ocular application of Naphazoline (Stilux) containing solutions. Symptoms of Naphazoline (Stilux) being absorbed into the body are dizziness, headache, increased sweating, nausea, nervousness and weakness.

Caution should be exercised with concurrent use of tricyclic antidepressants, as this will potentiate the pressor effect of Naphazoline (Stilux), should systemic absorption of Naphazoline (Stilux) take place following ocular administration.