Riboflavin 5-phosphate Ophthalmic

Name: Riboflavin 5-phosphate Ophthalmic

Commonly used brand name(s)

In the U.S.

  • Photrexa
  • Photrexa Viscous

Available Dosage Forms:

  • Solution

Therapeutic Class: Ophthalmologic Agent

Pharmacologic Class: Riboflavin

Proper Use of riboflavin 5-phosphate

A nurse or other trained health professional will give you riboflavin 5-phosphate. riboflavin 5-phosphate is given as eye drops and must be used with the KXL® System only. Your doctor will perform an eye procedure after you receive riboflavin 5-phosphate.

Do not rub your eyes for the first 5 days after your eye procedure.

If the bandage contact lens that was placed on your eye falls out or becomes dislodged, do not replace it and call your doctor right away.

Precautions While Using riboflavin 5-phosphate

Your doctor will check your progress closely while you are receiving riboflavin 5-phosphate. This will allow your doctor to see if the medicine is working properly and to check for unwanted effects.

Contact your doctor right away if you have severe eye pain or if you notice any sudden change in your vision after receiving riboflavin 5-phosphate.

riboflavin 5-phosphate may cause your eyes to become more sensitive to light than they are normally. Wearing sunglasses and avoiding too much exposure to bright light may help lessen the discomfort.

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