Cyclosporine ophthalmic

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What is the most important information I should know about cycloSPORINE ophthalmic?

Do not touch the dropper to any surface, including the eyes or hands. The dropper is sterile. If it becomes contaminated, it could cause an infection in the eye(s).

Do not use cyclosporine ophthalmic while wearing contact lenses. Contact lenses may be reinserted 15 minutes following administration of cyclosporine ophthalmic, unless otherwise directed by your doctor.

Warning

Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.

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What is cycloSPORINE ophthalmic?

Cyclosporine is an immunosuppressive agent. Cyclosporine ophthalmic may reduce inflammation in the eye(s).

Cyclosporine ophthalmic is used to treat chronic dry eye that may be caused by inflammation.

Cyclosporine ophthalmic may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.

Precautions

Do not use cyclosporine ophthalmic if you have any type of infection in the eye(s).

Cyclosporine ophthalmic is in the FDA pregnancy category C. This means that it is not known whether it will be harmful to an unborn baby. Do not use cyclosporine ophthalmic without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnant during treatment.

It is not known whether cyclosporine ophthalmic passes into breast milk. Do not use cyclosporine ophthalmic without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

Artificial tears may be used during treatment with cyclosporine ophthalmic. Allow a 15 minute interval between application of the two products. Do not use other eye drops or medications during treatment with cyclosporine ophthalmic unless otherwise directed by your doctor.

Instructions

An overdose of this medication is unlikely to occur. If you do suspect an overdose, wash the eye with water and call an emergency room or poison control center. If the drops have been ingested, call an emergency center for advice.

Apply the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for the next regularly scheduled dose, skip the missed dose and apply the next one as directed. Do not use a double dose of the medication.

Side Effects

Serious side effects are not expected to occur during treatment with this medication.

Eye burning, redness, tearing, discharge, pain, itching, stinging, or visual blurring may occur.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Interactions

Do not use other eye drops or medications during treatment with cyclosporine ophthalmic unless otherwise directed by your doctor.

Artificial tears may be used during treatment with cyclosporine ophthalmic. Allow a 15 minute interval between application of the two products.

Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with cyclosporine ophthalmic. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines, including herbal products.

Disclaimer

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