Cyclosporine eent

Administration

For ophthalmic use only.1 Not for injection.1 Not for subconjunctival injection or introduction directly into the anterior chamber of the eye.1 4

Ophthalmic Administration

Apply topically to the eye as an ophthalmic emulsion.1

Avoid contamination of emulsion container.1

Invert unit-dose vial a few times before use to obtain a uniform, opaque, white emulsion.1

Preservative-free emulsion is for single use only in one or both eyes; discard any unused portion immediately after administration.1

Remove contact lenses prior to administration; may reinsert lenses 15 minutes after dose.1

When used concomitantly with artificial tears, administer ophthalmic preparations at least 15 minutes apart.1

Dosage

Adults

1 drop of a 0.05% emulsion into each eye twice daily, approximately 12 hours apart.1

Storage

Ophthalmic

15–25°C.1

Safety and efficacy have not been established in patients younger than 16 years.

Consult WARNINGS section for additional precautions.

Data not available

Administration advice:
-Patients should be instructed to wash their hands before instilling this drug.
-The unit dose vial should be inverted a few times to obtain a uniform, white, opaque emulsion before using.
-The vial should be discarded immediately after use.

Patient advice:
-Patients should be instructed to use nasolacrimal occlusion and to close the eyelids for 2 minutes after instillation.

Storage requirements:
-Do not freeze.
-Protect from light