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AKANTIOR 0.8 mg/ml EYE DROPS

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Andrei Popov

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Dr. Andrei Popov is a General Practitioner with specialized training in chronic pain. He provides online consultations for adult patients in Spain and other European countries.

Dr. Popov understands that seeking help with weight-related concerns or pain that has persisted for months can be difficult. Many patients come to him after trying different approaches without feeling truly heard. During the consultation, the doctor creates a comfortable and supportive, non-judgmental environment where the patient’s medical history can be discussed in detail, questions can be answered, and the next steps can be decided together.

Weight Management and Metabolic Health

Dr. Popov can help assess overweight, obesity, and related conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, or metabolic disorders. During the consultation, the patient’s medical history, test results, current medications, and previous treatments will be reviewed.

If you would like to learn about possible medication options or have already started treatment, the doctor can assess your situation, review the effectiveness and tolerability of the therapy, and clearly explain its benefits, potential risks, and alternatives.

Not every patient requires the same treatment. A consultation does not guarantee a prescription — it provides an objective medical assessment and a plan tailored to your individual situation.

Pain and General Medicine

You can also consult Dr. Popov regarding:

* chronic pain, migraines, neuralgia, and fibromyalgia;

* back, neck, lower back, or joint pain;

* hypertension, diabetes, and follow-up of chronic conditions;

* review of test results, medical reports, and current treatment;

* preventive medicine and a second medical opinion.

How the Consultation Works

The video consultation lasts up to 30 minutes. The doctor will listen carefully, review the information you provide, and explain the next steps in clear and understandable language.

If additional tests, an in-person consultation, or urgent medical care are required, the doctor will inform you directly.

Dr. Popov’s goal is to make sure the patient feels heard and leaves the consultation with a clear understanding of their condition and the next steps they can take.

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About the medicine

How to use AKANTIOR 0.8 mg/ml EYE DROPS IN SINGLE-DOSE CONTAINERS

Contents of the leaflet

  1. Introduction
  2. What is AKANTIOR and what is it used for
  3. What you need to know before you start using AKANTIOR
  4. How to use AKANTIOR
  5. Possible side effects
  6. Storage of AKANTIOR
  7. Contents of the pack and further information

Introduction

Package Leaflet: Information for the Patient

AKANTIOR 0.8 mg/ml eye drops, solution in single-dose container

polyhexanide

Read the entire package leaflet carefully before starting to use this medicine, as it contains important information for you.

  • Keep this package leaflet, as you may need to read it again.
  • If you have any further questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
  • This medicine has been prescribed to you only, and you should not pass it on to others. It may harm them, even if their symptoms are the same as yours.
  • If you experience any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this package leaflet. See section 4.

Contents of the package leaflet

  1. What is AKANTIOR and what is it used for
  2. What you need to know before you start using AKANTIOR
  3. How to use AKANTIOR
  4. Possible side effects
  5. Storage of AKANTIOR
  6. Contents of the pack and further information

1. What is AKANTIOR and what is it used for

AKANTIOR contains the active substance polyhexanide.

AKANTIOR is used in adults and children from 12 years of age to treat Acanthamoeba keratitis. Acanthamoeba is a parasite (a tiny organism that lives inside humans and can cause disease) that can cause an infection leading to keratitis (inflammation of the cornea, the transparent layer on the front of the eye). Acanthamoeba keratitis can cause serious defects in the corneal surface, including ulcers (open sores).

AKANTIOR damages the membrane (outer skin) of the Acanthamoeba parasite and causes the release of cellular contents, which destroys the cell. AKANTIOR also prevents the Acanthamoeba parasite from making copies of its DNA by interfering with enzymes (proteins) responsible for the replication process, which disrupts the growth and reproduction of the parasite in humans.

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2. What you need to know before you start using AKANTIOR

Do not use AKANTIOR

If you are allergic to polyhexanide or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).

Warnings and precautions

Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before starting to use AKANTIOR.

Treatment with AKANTIOR may cause mild to moderate eye discomfort (such as eye pain) and red eye. If you experience a severe eye reaction, contact your doctor.

Children and adolescents

AKANTIOR is not recommended for use in children under 12 years of age, as it has not been studied in this age group.

Other medicines and AKANTIOR

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are using, have recently used, or might use any other medicines.

If you are using another eye drop,wait at least 5 minutes between applying AKANTIOR and applying the other eye drop. AKANTIOR should be applied last.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

There is no experience with the use of AKANTIOR in pregnant women. AKANTIOR should not be used during pregnancy. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before using this medicine.

It is not known whether AKANTIOR is excreted in breast milk. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before starting treatment with AKANTIOR.

Driving and using machines

Your vision may be temporarily blurred after using AKANTIOR. Do not drive or use machines until your vision is clear again.

AKANTIOR contains phosphates

This medicine contains 0.37 mg of phosphates in each drop, equivalent to 10.66 mg/ml. If you have severe damage to the transparent layer on the front of the eye (cornea), treatment with phosphates may, in very rare cases, cause cloudy patches on the cornea due to calcium.

3. How to use AKANTIOR

Follow the instructions for administration of this medicine exactly as told by your doctor. If you are unsure, talk to your doctor again.

The treatment consists of two parts: intensive treatment for the first 19 days and continuation treatment from day 20.

The recommended dose is 1 dropof AKANTIOR in the affected eye as follows:

Initial intensive treatment (19 days)

  • Apply one drop every hour (16 times a day) for the first five days (days 1-5)
  • Apply one drop every 2 hours (8 times a day) for the next seven days (days 6-12)
  • Apply one drop every 3 hours (6 times a day) for the next seven days (days 13-19)

Continuation treatment

  • Apply one drop every 4 hours (4 times a day) until there is no corneal inflammation or signs of infection (the eye is healed).

Your doctor will tell you when to stop treatment.

Instructions for use

  1. Wash your hands.
  2. Open the aluminum pouch containing the single-dose containers.
  3. Separate the single-dose container from the strip and place the unopened containers back in the pouch.

Three medicine cartridges and an insulin applicator with a needle inserted into the abdominal skin

  1. Open the single-dose container by twisting the top without pulling it. Do not touch the tip after opening the container.

Needle inserted into the skin with a white and black applicator device in the form of a clip

  1. Tilt your head back. The container is now open. Hold the single-dose container in an upright position and do not press it.
  2. Use a finger to gently pull down your lower eyelid of the affected eye.
  3. Invert the single-dose container and place the tip of the container close to your eye. Do not touch the eye or eyelid with the tip of the container.

Hand holding a syringe with a needle inserted into the abdominal skin fold at an almost right angle

  1. Press the single-dose container to administer only one drop, and then release the lower eyelid.
  2. Close your eye and press a finger on the inner corner (nasal) of the affected eye. Hold the pressure for 2 minutes.
  3. Discard the single-dose container after use.

If you use more AKANTIOR than you should

Apply the next dose at the usual time, as it is unlikely to cause serious harm.

If you forget to use AKANTIOR

Apply the next dose at the usual time. Do not use a double dose to make up for forgotten doses.

If you stop using AKANTIOR

Use AKANTIOR as your doctor has told you to get the most benefit. Always talk to your doctor if you think you want to stop treatment.

If you have any further questions on the use of this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

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4. Possible side effects

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

Most side effects are mild and temporary.

See your doctorif you have a severe eye reaction.

The following side effects have been reported:

Very common(may affect more than 1 in 10 people)

  • eye pain
  • ocular hyperemia (red eye)

Common(may affect up to 1 in 10 people)

  • corneal perforation (damage to the corneal surface)
  • visual impairment
  • ulcerative keratitis (inflammation or infection of the cornea)
  • corneal epithelial defects (defects in the outer layer of the cornea)
  • corneal infiltrates (immune response to corneal injury)
  • punctate keratitis (small tears in the eye surface)
  • tearing (watery eyes)
  • conjunctival hyperemia (redness of the conjunctiva)
  • ocular inflammation
  • ocular irritation
  • photophobia (eye sensitivity to light)
  • conjunctival papillae (redness, swelling, and irritation of the inner eyelid)
  • ocular pruritus (itchy eyes)
  • ocular discharge
  • ocular edema
  • feeling of a foreign body in the eye
  • eye discomfort
  • dry eye
  • conjunctivitis (inflammation of the outer eye layer)
  • ocular infection
  • worsening of the condition (disease worsening)
  • intolerance to the product (hypersensitivity to the medicine)
  • reactions at the application site such as pain
  • reactions at the application site such as discomfort
  • reactions at the application site such as pruritus (itching)
  • persistent epithelial defect (persistent loss of the outer corneal layer after injury)
  • toxicity to various agents
  • need for corneal transplant

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 package leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the national reporting system listed in Appendix V. By reporting side effects, you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.

5. Storage of AKANTIOR

Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.

Do not use this medicine after the expiry date stated on the packaging after EXP. The expiry date is the last day of the month shown on the unopened product.

This medicine does not require any special storage conditions.

After opening the pouch, the single-dose containers must be used within 28 days. After this period, unused single-dose containers should be discarded.

The contents of the single-dose container should be used immediately after opening the container, and any remaining contents should be discarded.

Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. This will help protect the environment.

6. Contents of the pack and further information

Composition of AKANTIOR

  • The active substance is polyhexanide. Each milliliter of solution contains 0.8 mg of polyhexanide.
  • The other ingredients are sodium dihydrogen phosphate monohydrate, disodium phosphate dodecahydrate, sodium chloride, and purified water.

AKANTIOR contains phosphates (see section 2).

Appearance and packaging of the product

AKANTIOR eye drops, solution in single-dose container (eye drops) is a clear, colorless solution in a single-dose container.

The single-dose containers are packaged in sealed strips of 5 units, which are included in a polyester/aluminum/polyethylene pouch and packaged in a box.

Container sizes:

  • 20 single-dose containers
  • 30 single-dose containers
  • multiple container pack containing 120 (4 packs of 30) single-dose containers.

Not all pack sizes may be marketed.

Marketing authorization holder and manufacturer

SIFI S.p.A.

Via Ercole Patti, 36

95025 Aci Sant'Antonio (CT)

Italy

Date of last revision of this package leaflet:

Detailed information on this medicine is available on the European Medicines Agency website: http://www.ema.europa.eu.

You can access detailed and up-to-date information about this medicine by scanning the QR code included in the package leaflet and on the box with your smartphone or device. You can also access this information at the following internet address: https://qr.sifigroup.com/akantior/.

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Doctor
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Andrei Popov

General medicinePain medicine7 years of experience

Dr. Andrei Popov is a General Practitioner with specialized training in chronic pain. He provides online consultations for adult patients in Spain and other European countries.

Dr. Popov understands that seeking help with weight-related concerns or pain that has persisted for months can be difficult. Many patients come to him after trying different approaches without feeling truly heard. During the consultation, the doctor creates a comfortable and supportive, non-judgmental environment where the patient’s medical history can be discussed in detail, questions can be answered, and the next steps can be decided together.

Weight Management and Metabolic Health

Dr. Popov can help assess overweight, obesity, and related conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, or metabolic disorders. During the consultation, the patient’s medical history, test results, current medications, and previous treatments will be reviewed.

If you would like to learn about possible medication options or have already started treatment, the doctor can assess your situation, review the effectiveness and tolerability of the therapy, and clearly explain its benefits, potential risks, and alternatives.

Not every patient requires the same treatment. A consultation does not guarantee a prescription — it provides an objective medical assessment and a plan tailored to your individual situation.

Pain and General Medicine

You can also consult Dr. Popov regarding:

* chronic pain, migraines, neuralgia, and fibromyalgia;

* back, neck, lower back, or joint pain;

* hypertension, diabetes, and follow-up of chronic conditions;

* review of test results, medical reports, and current treatment;

* preventive medicine and a second medical opinion.

How the Consultation Works

The video consultation lasts up to 30 minutes. The doctor will listen carefully, review the information you provide, and explain the next steps in clear and understandable language.

If additional tests, an in-person consultation, or urgent medical care are required, the doctor will inform you directly.

Dr. Popov’s goal is to make sure the patient feels heard and leaves the consultation with a clear understanding of their condition and the next steps they can take.

Book a video appointment
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Yevgen Yakovenko

General medicine12 years of experience

Dr. Yevgen Yakovenko is a licensed surgeon and general practitioner in Spain and Germany. He specialises in general, paediatric, and oncological surgery, internal medicine, and pain management. He offers online consultations for adults and children, combining surgical precision with therapeutic support. Dr Yakovenko works with patients across different countries and provides care in Ukrainian, Russian, English, and Spanish.

Areas of medical expertise:

  • Acute and chronic pain: headaches, muscle and joint pain, back pain, abdominal pain, postoperative pain. Identifying the cause, selecting treatment, and creating a care plan.
  • Internal medicine: heart, lungs, gastrointestinal tract, urinary system. Management of chronic conditions, symptom control, second opinions.
  • Pre- and postoperative care: risk assessment, decision-making support, follow-up after surgery, rehabilitation strategies.
  • General and paediatric surgery: hernias, appendicitis, congenital conditions, both planned and urgent surgeries.
  • Injuries and trauma: bruises, fractures, sprains, soft tissue damage, wound care, dressing, referral when in-person care is required.
  • Oncological surgery: diagnosis review, treatment planning, and long-term follow-up.
  • Obesity treatment and weight management: a medical approach to weight loss, including assessment of underlying causes, evaluation of comorbidities, development of a personalised plan (nutrition, physical activity, pharmacotherapy if needed), and ongoing progress monitoring.
  • Imaging interpretation: analysis of ultrasound, CT, MRI, and X-ray results, surgical planning based on imaging data.
  • Second opinions and medical navigation: clarifying diagnoses, reviewing current treatment plans, helping patients choose the best course of action.

Experience and qualifications:

  • 12+ years of clinical experience in university hospitals in Germany and Spain.
  • International education: Ukraine – Germany – Spain.
  • Member of the German Society of Surgeons (BDC).
  • Certified in radiological diagnostics and robotic surgery.
  • Active participant in international medical conferences and research.

Dr Yakovenko explains complex topics in a clear, accessible way. He works collaboratively with patients to analyse health issues and make evidence-based decisions. His approach is grounded in clinical excellence, scientific accuracy, and respect for each individual.

If you are unsure about a diagnosis, preparing for surgery, or want to discuss your test results – Dr Yakovenko will help you evaluate your options and move forward with confidence.

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Lina Travkina

General medicine13 years of experience

Dr. Lina Travkina is a licensed family and preventive medicine doctor based in Italy. She provides online consultations for adults and children, supporting patients across all stages of care – from acute symptom management to long-term health monitoring and prevention.Areas of medical care include:

  • Respiratory conditions: colds, flu, acute and chronic bronchitis, mild to moderate pneumonia, bronchial asthma.

  • ENT and eye conditions: sinusitis, tonsillitis, pharyngitis, otitis, infectious and allergic conjunctivitis.

  • Digestive issues: gastritis, acid reflux (GERD), IBS, dyspepsia, bloating, constipation, diarrhoea, functional bowel symptoms, intestinal infections.

  • Urological and infectious diseases: acute and recurrent cystitis, bladder and kidney infections, prevention of recurrent UTIs, asymptomatic bacteriuria.

  • Chronic conditions: hypertension, diabetes, hypercholesterolemia, metabolic syndrome, thyroid disorders, excess weight.

  • Neurological and general symptoms: headache, migraine, dizziness, fatigue, sleep disturbances, reduced concentration, anxiety, asthenia.

  • Chronic pain support: back, neck, joint, and muscle pain, tension syndromes, pain associated with osteochondrosis and chronic conditions.

Additional care areas:

  • Preventive consultations and check-up planning.

  • Medical advice and follow-up consultations.

  • Test interpretation and diagnostic guidance.

  • Structured support for undiagnosed complaints.

  • Second opinion on diagnoses and treatment plans.

  • Nutritional and lifestyle support for vitamin deficiencies, anaemia, metabolic issues.

  • Post-operative recovery support and pain management.

  • Preconception counselling and postpartum support.

  • Immunity support and strategies to reduce frequency of infections.

Dr. Travkina combines evidence-based medicine with an attentive, personalised approach. Her consultations focus not only on treatment, but also on prevention, recovery, and long-term wellbeing.If during the consultation it becomes clear that your case requires in-person assessment or specialised care outside of her scope, the session will be terminated and the payment fully refunded.

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Nuno Tavares Lopes

General medicine18 years of experience

Dr. Nuno Tavares Lopes is a licensed physician in Portugal with 17 years of experience in emergency medicine, family and general practice, and public health. He is the Director of Medical and Public Health Services at an international healthcare network and serves as an external consultant for the WHO and ECDC.

  • Emergency care: infections, fever, chest/abdominal pain, minor injuries, paediatric emergencies

  • Family medicine: hypertension, diabetes, cholesterol, chronic disease management

  • Travel medicine: pre-travel advice, vaccinations, fit-to-fly certificates, travel-related illnesses

  • Sexual and reproductive health: PrEP, STD prevention, counselling, treatment

  • Weight management and wellness: personalised weight loss programmes, lifestyle guidance

  • Skin and ENT issues: acne, eczema, allergies, rashes, sore throat, sinusitis

  • Pain management: acute and chronic pain, post-surgical care

  • Public health: prevention, health screenings, long-term monitoring

  • Sick leave (Baixa médica) connected to Segurança Social in Portugal

  • IMT medical certificates for driving licence exchange

Dr. Nuno Tavares Lopes provides medical support for patients using GLP-1 medications (Mounjaro, Wegovy, Ozempic, Rybelsus) as part of a weight loss strategy. He offers individualised treatment planning, regular follow-up, dose adjustment, and advice on combining medication with sustainable lifestyle changes. Consultations follow the medical standards accepted in Europe.Dr. Lopes also provides interpretation of medical tests, follow-up care for complex patients, and multilingual support. Whether for urgent concerns or long-term care, he helps patients act with clarity and confidence.

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Hocine Lokchiri

General medicine21 years of experience

Dr. Hocine Lokchiri is a French consultant with over 20 years of experience in General and Emergency Medicine. He works with adults and children, helping patients with urgent symptoms, infections, sudden health changes and everyday medical concerns that require timely evaluation. His background includes clinical practice in France, Switzerland and the United Arab Emirates, which allows him to navigate different healthcare systems and manage a wide range of conditions with confidence. Patients value his calm, structured approach, clear explanations and evidence-based decision-making.

Online consultations with Dr. Lokchiri are suitable for many situations when someone needs quick medical guidance, reassurance or a clear next step. Common reasons for booking include:

  • fever, chills, fatigue and viral symptoms
  • cough, sore throat, nasal congestion, breathing discomfort
  • bronchitis and mild asthma flare-ups
  • nausea, diarrhoea, abdominal pain, digestive infections
  • rashes, allergic reactions, redness, insect bites
  • muscle or joint pain, mild injuries, sprains
  • headache, dizziness, migraine symptoms
  • stress-related symptoms, sleep disturbances
  • questions about test results and treatment plans
  • management of chronic conditions in stable phases
Many patients reach out when symptoms appear suddenly and cause concern, when a child becomes unwell unexpectedly, when a rash changes or spreads, or when it’s unclear whether an in-person examination is necessary. His emergency medicine background is particularly valuable online, helping patients understand risk levels, identify warning signs and choose safe next steps.

Some situations are not suitable for online care. If a patient has loss of consciousness, severe chest pain, uncontrolled bleeding, seizures, major trauma or symptoms suggesting a stroke or heart attack, he will advise seeking immediate local emergency services. This improves safety and ensures patients receive the right level of care.

Dr. Lokchiri’s professional training includes:

  • Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)
  • Basic and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (BLS/ACLS)
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
  • Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS)
  • eFAST and critical care transthoracic echocardiography
  • aviation medicine
He is an active member of several professional organisations, including the French Society of Emergency Medicine (SFMU), the French Association for Emergency Physicians (AMUF) and the Swiss Society of Emergency and Rescue Medicine (SGNOR). In consultations, he works with clarity and precision, helping patients understand their symptoms, possible risks and the safest treatment options.
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Frequently Asked Questions

AKANTIOR 0.8 mg/ml EYE DROPS IN SINGLE-DOSE CONTAINERS requires a prescription in Spain. You can check with a doctor online whether this medicine may be appropriate for your situation.

The active ingredient in AKANTIOR 0.8 mg/ml EYE DROPS IN SINGLE-DOSE CONTAINERS is polihexanide. This information helps identify medicines with the same composition but different brand names.

AKANTIOR 0.8 mg/ml EYE DROPS IN SINGLE-DOSE CONTAINERS is manufactured by Sifi S.P.A.. Pharmacy brands and packaging may differ depending on the distributor.

Doctors such as Family doctors, Psychiatrists, Dermatologists, Cardiologists, Endocrinologists, Gastroenterologists, Pulmonologists, Nephrologists, Rheumatologists, Hematologists, Infectious disease physicians, Allergists, Geriatricians, Paediatricians, Oncologists may assess whether AKANTIOR 0.8 mg/ml EYE DROPS IN SINGLE-DOSE CONTAINERS is appropriate, depending on your situation and local regulations. You can book an online consultation to discuss your symptoms and possible next steps.

Spain has a well-developed healthcare infrastructure across major cities such as Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, and Seville. Pharmacies are widely available and operate under strict regulations, ensuring access to prescribed medications.

You can buy AKANTIOR 0.8 mg/ml EYE DROPS IN SINGLE-DOSE CONTAINERS in Madrid, Barcelona, Seville, or Valencia at any local pharmacy with a valid prescription.

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Other medicines with the same active substance (polihexanide) include OFTASTERIL 50 mg/ml EYE DROPS SOLUTION, POSIFORLID 20 MG/G OPHTHALMIC OINTMENT, ABIMOX 5 mg/ml EYE DROPS SOLUTION. These may have different brand names or formulations but contain the same therapeutic ingredient. Always consult a doctor before switching or starting a new medicine.

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