STARAZOLIN 0.5 mg/mL Drops

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Andrei Popov

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Dr. Andrei Popov is a family physician with specialized training in the management of chronic pain. He provides video consultations for adults in Spain and across Europe: whether you have been living with pain for months that no one has been able to properly explain, or you need to resolve a health issue without waiting weeks for an appointment.

His approach is clear: to listen, organize your case, and provide you with a practical roadmap based on evidence-based medicine and adapted to your medical history and personal needs.

Pain: how he can help

  • Chronic pain (more than 3 months
  • Migraine and recurrent or high-intensity headaches
  •  Neck, lower back, back and joint pain
  •  Post-traumatic pain after injuries or surgeries
  •  Pain of neurological origin: neuralgia, neuropathic pain, fibromyalgia

General medicine

  • Frequent respiratory infections (cold, flu, persistent cough)
  • Hypertension, diabetes and metabolic disorders
  • Review of laboratory tests and MRI/CT reports (explained in clear language)
  • Preventive medicine and health monitoring
  • Second opinions and treatment adjustments (when clinically appropriate)

What the consultation is like
 Each session lasts up to 30 minutes. We review symptoms, medical history, medications and any tests you provide, and you finish the consultation with a clear treatment plan, defined next steps, and criteria to understand when follow-up may be needed. If warning signs are detected, he will clearly advise whether you need in-person care or urgent medical attention.

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About the medicine

How to use Starazolin Free

Contents of the leaflet

  1. Package Leaflet: Information for the Patient
    1. Read the package leaflet carefully before using the medicine, as it contains important information for the patient.
    2. Table of Contents of the Leaflet
  2. What is Starazolin Free and what is it used for
  3. Important information before using Starazolin Free
    1. When not to use Starazolin Free
    2. Warnings and precautions
    3. Children
    4. Starazolin Free and other medicines
    5. Pregnancy and breastfeeding
    6. Driving and using machines
  4. How to use Starazolin Free
    1. Adults and adolescents over 12 years of age
    2. Children from 2 to 12 years of age
    3. Children under 2 years of age
    4. Instructions for use:
    5. Then discard at least 5 first drops before instilling the medicine into the eye for the first time. Before instilling each subsequent drop, discard at least 2 drops. If the medicine has not been used for 15 days or longer, discard 5 drops before administering the medicine to the eye.
    6. If the patient misses a dose of Starazolin Free
  5. Possible side effects
    1. Reporting side effects
  6. How to store Starazolin Free
  7. Contents of the pack and other information
    1. What Starazolin Free contains
    2. What Starazolin Free looks like and contents of the pack
    3. Marketing authorization holder
    4. Manufacturer
    5. Date of last revision of the leaflet:

Package Leaflet: Information for the Patient

Starazolin Free, 0.5 mg/ml, eye drops, solution
Tetryzoline hydrochloride

Read the package leaflet carefully before using the medicine, as it contains important information for the patient.

This medicine should always be used exactly as described in the package leaflet for the patient or as advised by a doctor or pharmacist.

  • This leaflet should be kept in case it needs to be read again.
  • If advice or additional information is needed, a pharmacist should be consulted.
  • If the patient experiences any side effects, including any not listed in this leaflet, they should inform their doctor or pharmacist. See section 4.
  • If there is no improvement or the patient feels worse after 2 days, they should contact their doctor.

Table of Contents of the Leaflet

  • 1. What is Starazolin Free and what is it used for
  • 2. Important information before using Starazolin Free
  • 3. How to use Starazolin Free
  • 4. Possible side effects
  • 5. How to store Starazolin Free
  • 6. Contents of the pack and other information

1. What is Starazolin Free and what is it used for

Starazolin Free is a sterile solution of eye drops, without a preservative. Starazolin Free contains as an active substance tetryzoline hydrochloride, which belongs to a group of medicines that narrow the blood vessels of the eye.
This medicine is used in the case of non-infectious irritation (or) redness of the eye, caused by smoke, wind, chlorinated water, or light, as well as in the case of allergic conjunctivitis (e.g., hay fever, pollen allergy).
Local application of this medicine to the conjunctiva of the eye leads to constriction of the capillaries (narrowing of the blood vessels) within a few minutes, lasting for 4 to 8 hours.
This medicine can only be used in the case of mild eye irritation.
Irritation or redness of the eye is often a symptom of a serious eye condition (see section 2. Important information before using Starazolin Free). In case of doubt, the patient should consult a doctor before taking this medicine.
If there is no improvement or the patient feels worse after 2 days, they should consult a doctor.

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2. Important information before using Starazolin Free

When not to use Starazolin Free

  • if the patient is allergic to tetryzoline hydrochloride or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6);
  • if the patient has narrow-angle glaucoma;
  • if the patient has severe heart or blood vessel disease (e.g., coronary heart disease or hypertension);
  • if the patient has a pheochromocytoma;
  • if the patient has metabolic disorders: hyperthyroidism, porphyria, or diabetes;
  • if the patient is taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs), tricyclic antidepressants, or other medicines that may increase blood pressure (see also "When not to use Starazolin Free");
  • if the patient has benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlargement of the prostate gland);
  • in children under 2 years of age.

Warnings and precautions

Before starting to use Starazolin Free, the patient should discuss it with their doctor or pharmacist:

  • if the patient has dry conjunctivitis, keratitis, or conjunctivitis;
  • if the patient has increased intraocular pressure (glaucoma).

This medicine is contraindicated in case of contact hypersensitivity to silver.
In case of severe eye pain, headache, vision loss, appearance of "floating" spots in the visual field, severe, sharp, or one-sided redness of the eye, pain when exposed to light, or double vision, the patient should immediately consult a doctor.
If the irritation or redness of the eye is due to a serious eye condition, such as an infection, the presence of a foreign body, or chemical damage to the cornea, the patient should immediately consult a doctor.
Prolonged and improper use of this medicine, especially in doses higher than recommended, may reduce its effectiveness and lead to conjunctival redness and persistent nasal congestion.
Long-term use should be avoided, especially in children.

Children

Starazolin Free is contraindicated for use in infants and children under 2 years of age.
The patient should always consult a doctor before using this medicine in children.

Starazolin Free and other medicines

Concomitant use of the following medicines may enhance the vasoconstrictive effect and increase blood pressure (see also "When not to use Starazolin Free"):

  • MAOIs used in the treatment of Parkinson's disease or depression, e.g., selegiline, rasagiline, moclobemide, tranylcypromine,
  • tricyclic antidepressants, e.g., amitriptyline and maprotiline,
  • other medicines that may increase blood pressure.

The patient should tell their doctor or pharmacist about all medicines they are currently taking or have recently taken, as well as any medicines they plan to take, including those available without a prescription.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

If the patient is pregnant or breastfeeding, thinks they may be pregnant, or plans to have a child, they should consult their doctor or pharmacist before using this medicine.
There are no available data on the possibility of tetryzoline hydrochloride passing through the placenta and into breast milk.
This medicine should not be used in pregnant or breastfeeding women.

Driving and using machines

After instillation of this medicine, there may be pupil dilation, photophobia, or blurred vision, which may limit the ability to drive vehicles and operate machines.
Before driving vehicles or operating machines, the patient should check how they react to the medicine.

3. How to use Starazolin Free

This medicine should always be used exactly as described in this package leaflet for the patient or as advised by a doctor or pharmacist. In case of doubt, the patient should consult a doctor or pharmacist.
Dosage

Adults and adolescents over 12 years of age

Unless otherwise prescribed, instill one drop into each irritated eye 2 to 3 times a day.

Children from 2 to 12 years of age

The use of this medicine is not recommended in children from 2 to 12 years of age without prior consultation with a doctor.

Children under 2 years of age

Starazolin Free is contraindicated for use in infants and children under 2 years of age.
The patient should always consult a doctor before using this medicine in children.
Duration of use
If there is no improvement or the irritation and redness of the eye persist or worsen after 2 days of treatment, the patient should immediately stop using the medicine and consult a doctor. It is possible that the patient has an eye disease that requires different treatment.
The use of this medicine for more than 3 days is allowed only under medical supervision.
Method of administration
For ophthalmic use only.
Do not swallow.
Information for contact lens wearers
Contact lenses should not be worn in case of eye disease. In special cases, when it is allowed to wear contact lenses, they should be removed before using this medicine. After instillation of the medicine, the patient should wait 15 minutes before reinserting the contact lenses.

Instructions for use:

Sequence of four illustrations showing a hand holding a bottle with a pump, with arrows indicating the direction of action
  • 1. Wash your hands.
  • 2. Remove the protective cap from the bottle (figure 1).
  • 3. Hold the bottle in your hand (figure 2).
  • 4. Turn the bottle upside down and press the pump until the first drop appears (figure 3).

Then discard at least 5 first drops before instilling the medicine into the eye for the first time. Before instilling each subsequent drop, discard at least 2 drops. If the medicine has not been used for 15 days or longer, discard 5 drops before administering the medicine to the eye.

If the patient misses a dose of Starazolin Free

The patient should not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose.
In case of any further doubts about using this medicine, the patient should consult a 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.
Common(occurring in less than 1 in 10 patients)

  • increased swelling of the conjunctiva (reactive hyperemia), burning or dryness of the conjunctiva, palpitations, headache, tremor, weakness, sweating, increased blood pressure, rapid heart rate.

Uncommon(occurring in less than 1 in 100 patients)

  • pupil dilation.

Rare(occurring in less than 1 in 10,000 patients)

  • keratinization (cornification) of the conjunctival surface, leading to closure of the tear ducts and tearing due to disorders of tear outflow after prolonged use of this medicine.

Frequency not known(frequency cannot be estimated from the available data)

  • stinging in the eye or its surroundings, redness, swelling, pain, itching, blurred vision, conjunctival irritation.

Reporting side effects

If the patient experiences any side effects, including any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet, they should inform their doctor or pharmacist. Side effects can be reported directly to the Department of Drug Safety Monitoring of the Office for Registration of Medicinal Products, Medical Devices, and Biocidal Products
Al. Jerozolimskie 181C
02-222 Warsaw
Phone: +48 22 49 21 301
Fax: +48 22 49 21 309
Website: https://smz.ezdrowie.gov.pl
Side effects can also be reported to the marketing authorization holder.
By reporting side effects, it is possible to gather more information on the safety of this medicine.

5. How to store Starazolin Free

The medicine should be stored out of sight and reach of children.
Store in a temperature below 30°C.
After first opening the bottle, the shelf life is 28 days. Store after first opening in a temperature below 30°C.
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date stated on the packaging after "EXP".
The expiry date refers to the last day of the given month.
Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. The patient should ask their pharmacist how to dispose of medicines that are no longer needed. This will help protect the environment.

6. Contents of the pack and other information

What Starazolin Free contains

  • The active substance of the medicine is tetryzoline hydrochloride. One ml of eye drops contains 0.5 mg of tetryzoline hydrochloride.
  • The other ingredients are: sodium chloride, boric acid, borax, purified water.

What Starazolin Free looks like and contents of the pack

Clear, colorless solution. Does not contain preservatives.
10 ml solution in a white plastic bottle with a dosing pump, protective cap, and red applicator, in a cardboard box.

Marketing authorization holder

Zakłady Farmaceutyczne POLPHARMA S.A.
ul. Pelplińska 19
83-200 Starogard Gdański
phone: +48 22 364 61 01

Manufacturer

JADRAN-GALENSKI LABORATORIJ d.d.
Svilno 20, 51000 Rijeka, Croatia

Date of last revision of the leaflet:

Online doctors for Starazolin Free

Discuss questions about Starazolin Free, including use, safety considerations and prescription review, subject to medical assessment and local regulations.

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Andrei Popov

General medicinePain medicine7 years of experience

Dr. Andrei Popov is a family physician with specialized training in the management of chronic pain. He provides video consultations for adults in Spain and across Europe: whether you have been living with pain for months that no one has been able to properly explain, or you need to resolve a health issue without waiting weeks for an appointment.

His approach is clear: to listen, organize your case, and provide you with a practical roadmap based on evidence-based medicine and adapted to your medical history and personal needs.

Pain: how he can help

  • Chronic pain (more than 3 months
  • Migraine and recurrent or high-intensity headaches
  •  Neck, lower back, back and joint pain
  •  Post-traumatic pain after injuries or surgeries
  •  Pain of neurological origin: neuralgia, neuropathic pain, fibromyalgia

General medicine

  • Frequent respiratory infections (cold, flu, persistent cough)
  • Hypertension, diabetes and metabolic disorders
  • Review of laboratory tests and MRI/CT reports (explained in clear language)
  • Preventive medicine and health monitoring
  • Second opinions and treatment adjustments (when clinically appropriate)

What the consultation is like
 Each session lasts up to 30 minutes. We review symptoms, medical history, medications and any tests you provide, and you finish the consultation with a clear treatment plan, defined next steps, and criteria to understand when follow-up may be needed. If warning signs are detected, he will clearly advise whether you need in-person care or urgent medical attention.

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Nuno Tavares Lopes

Family medicineGeneral 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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Muhammad Tayyab Altaf

General medicine3 years of experience

Dr. Muhammad Tayyab Altaf is a primary care physician with extensive international experience, offering online consultations for adults and children. His background includes clinical practice in Policlinico San Matteo Hospital Pavia in Italy, Mount Sinai Hospital in New York, United States and other healthcare settings, allowing him to manage a wide range of acute and chronic medical conditions with confidence and clarity.

His clinical expertise spans multi-system conditions, preventive care and long-term management of chronic diseases. Dr. Altaf combines hands-on experience with a strong research background in both medical and surgical fields, enabling him to provide accurate assessments and structured, evidence-based treatment plans. Patients value his ability to explain diagnoses clearly, outline next steps and support them in making informed healthcare decisions.

Online consultations with Dr. Altaf are suitable for many everyday and acute situations where a timely medical opinion can help determine the safest next steps. He evaluates and treats conditions affecting the cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, neurological, haematological and endocrine systems. Common examples include:

  • hypertension and other blood pressure issues
  • ischaemic heart disease and angina
  • asthma, COPD and emphysema
  • pneumonia and lung fibrosis
  • gastroenteritis and digestive infections
  • liver conditions, including alcohol-related disease
  • epilepsy, seizures and post-stroke symptoms
  • dementia and cognitive decline
  • anaemia and other haematological changes
  • diabetes, thyroid disorders and pituitary disease
Many patients reach out when they experience new or worsening symptoms, fluctuations in blood pressure, non-severe chest discomfort, breathing symptoms, digestive issues, suspected infections, chronic fatigue or concerns that affect daily life. He also helps patients understand test results, adjust existing treatment plans and navigate long-term health strategies safely and effectively.

When clinically appropriate, Dr. Altaf can also provide health and fitness certificates, including documentation required for physical activity, sports participation or gym use, based on the patient’s health status and medical indications.

Some conditions are not suitable for online care. Severe chest pain, loss of consciousness, uncontrolled bleeding, seizures, major trauma or symptoms suggesting a stroke or heart attack require immediate attention from local emergency services. Dr. Altaf prioritises patient safety and will guide you accordingly if your situation needs urgent in-person care.

In all consultations, Dr. Muhammad Tayyab Altaf focuses on clear communication, accurate diagnosis and patient-centred decision-making. His approach ensures that individuals and families feel informed, supported and confident in their next steps, no matter where they are.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is a prescription required for Starazolin Free?

Starazolin Free does not require a prescription in Poland. You can check with a doctor online whether this medicine may be appropriate for your situation.

What is the active substance in Starazolin Free?

The active ingredient in Starazolin Free is tetryzoline. This information helps identify medicines with the same composition but different brand names.

Who manufactures Starazolin Free?

Starazolin Free is manufactured by Jadran-Galenski laboratorij d.d.. Pharmacy brands and packaging may differ depending on the distributor.

Which doctors can assess the use of Starazolin Free online?

Doctors such as Family doctors, Psychiatrists, Dermatologists, Cardiologists, Endocrinologists, Gastroenterologists, Pulmonologists, Nephrologists, Rheumatologists, Hematologists, Infectious disease physicians, Allergists, Geriatricians, Paediatricians, Oncologists may assess whether Starazolin Free is appropriate, depending on your situation and local regulations. You can book an online consultation to discuss your symptoms and possible next steps.

How to buy Starazolin Free in Spain?

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 Starazolin Free in Madrid, Barcelona, Seville, or Valencia at any local pharmacy with a valid prescription.

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What are the alternatives to Starazolin Free?

Other medicines with the same active substance (tetryzoline) include Starazolin redfree, Starazolin, Visine Classic. 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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